Difference between Program and Application

1. Program :
Program, as name suggest, are simply set of instructions that are developed to work in single platform and usually written by computer programmer in programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, etc.

2. Application :
Application, as name suggests, are simply apps that are designed for end user to perform specific task and achieve their purpose as well as can manipulate text, numbers, graphics, audio, and combination of these elements, etc.

Difference between Program and Application :

Program	Application
Programs are collection of instructions executed by computer.	Application are programs designed for end users.
It is used to provide ability to computer and user to perform specific tasks on computer.	It is used to allow user to perform various coordinated activities, functions, operations.
Programs are important for computer because without programs, computer will not be able to do anything else other than just operating system software.	Applications are important because it allows customer to interact with services and product through app.
All programs are not apps.	All Apps or applications are program.
Programs are designed to support or help computer execute or perform particular task for benefit of user.	Applications are designed to help user to perform activity.
Programs usually requires installer that contain essential files for it to get installed on computer.	App does not require any installer, user can download it from internet and then can install on their device.
Programs are developed to run on single platform or specific platform for which it is designed.	Applications are develop to run on more than single platform such as mobile device, pc, other electronic device, etc.
Programs do not require app to operate.	App requires programs to operate.
Features of programs include portability, cost effectiveness, efficient, maintainability, etc.	Features of application includes simplicity, security, speed, search options, etc.