As it is very obvious that not all the users have a good internet connection, several countries are still using 2G networks, and with that network, it becomes very difficult to use any normal application.
It takes more than a minute to load one picture, and it is almost impossible to make a video call with such connectivity. So, we often lose interest even before we get to see the content.
So, if you are not using any latest, tech-advanced smartphones or if you are facing low internet connectivity, lite version of the apps turns out to be the savior for both low connectivity and low data plans.