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Mobile Apps
PWA
PWA Development

App experience. No app store required.

Progressive Web Apps install from the browser, work offline and send push notifications — no store, no download friction, no 30% platform cut. We build PWAs that feel like apps and reach everyone with a link.

PWA development
PWA
Overview

Why PWA?

A PWA is a website with app superpowers: users add it to their home screen straight from the browser, it launches full-screen like any app, keeps working offline, and can send push notifications. For many products — commerce, booking, content, internal tools — it delivers most of the native app experience at a fraction of the cost, with zero install friction. Sharing your app is literally sharing a link.

And because a PWA is still the web, Google can index it — your “app” ranks in search, something no native app can do. Modern support is broad: Android treats PWAs almost as first-class apps and they can even be listed on Google Play, while iOS has supported installed PWAs with push notifications since 16.4. There are limits, and we'll be straight with you about them.

Best for

E-commerce & ContentBooking & Ordering ToolsInternal Business AppsEmerging-market AudiencesMVP Validation

0%

store fees — keep all your revenue

1 build

phones, tablets and desktop covered

Offline

service workers keep it working anywhere

Instant

updates ship without store review

What we build

PWA solutions we deliver.

Installable PWA Builds

Web app manifest, home-screen install and a full-screen app experience, done properly.

Offline & Caching Strategy

Service workers engineered per feature — what works offline, what syncs, what queues.

Web Push Notifications

Re-engagement without an app store — on Android, desktop and modern iOS.

App-shell Performance

Instant-loading architecture tuned to Lighthouse PWA and Core Web Vitals standards.

Web Payments

Stripe or Razorpay checkout with no platform commission — the web's biggest pricing advantage.

Play Store Listing (TWA)

Your PWA wrapped as a Trusted Web Activity and listed on Google Play for discoverability.

The advantages

Why teams choose PWA.

01

Radically lower cost

One web codebase replaces two native builds — and it doubles as your website, so the saving compounds.

02

Zero install friction

A link is the install. Turning a visitor into an app user takes one tap, with no detour through a store.

03

No platform tax

Payments run on the open web, so there's no 15–30% store commission taken out of your revenue.

04

Instant updates

Ship fixes and features the moment they're ready — no review queues, and every user is always current.

05

Google can find it

PWAs are indexable, so your app benefits from SEO in a way native apps simply never can.

06

A clean upgrade path

Start as a PWA, validate, then go native later if you outgrow it — the backend and design carry straight over.

Tech stack

The tools we pair
with PWA.

We pick the right stack for your project — not the one we're most comfortable with.

Core

Next.js
Next.js
React
React
TypeScript
TypeScript

PWA Layer

Workbox
Workbox
Web Push
Web Push
Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS

Commerce & Delivery

Stripe
Stripe
Vercel
Vercel
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Running costs

What it costs to run a Progressive Web App.

A PWA runs on ordinary web infrastructure, which is exactly why it's so economical. Here's the typical stack — click any provider for current live pricing. We deploy and configure everything for you.

Hosting for most PWAs starts near-free and scales with traffic, and the only fixed fee is the optional $25 Play listing. It's the lowest total cost of ownership of any app approach — and we'll show you the projected run-rate before we start.

FAQ

Common questions,
honest answers.

Everything people usually ask about PWA before starting a project. Still unsure which platform fits your goals? Ask us — we'll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.

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What is a PWA in simple terms?

A website that installs like an app: an icon on the home screen, full-screen launch, offline support and push notifications. Users get an app experience, and you build and maintain one codebase that's also your website.

PWA vs native app — how do I choose?

PWA when reach, cost and iteration speed matter most — commerce, booking, content and internal tools. Native when you need deep hardware access, heavy graphics or a flagship-quality consumer experience. We build both, so you'll get the honest answer for your case.

Do PWAs work on iPhone?

Yes — installed PWAs run full-screen and, since iOS 16.4, can send push notifications. Limits remain: install happens through Safari's Share menu and some APIs are restricted. We design around them, and for most business apps the iPhone experience is genuinely good.

Can a PWA be in the app stores?

On Google Play, yes — as a Trusted Web Activity, which we set up routinely. The Apple App Store doesn't accept pure PWAs; if App Store presence is essential we'll wrap the core or recommend a native or cross-platform path instead.

How much offline capability is realistic?

Browsing, reading and forms that queue and sync are all standard. Anything needing live data — payments, real-time inventory — waits for a connection by design. We map exactly what works offline before we build.

Do push notifications really work?

Yes — on Android and desktop they're first-class, and modern iOS supports them for installed PWAs. Opt-in rates are often better than native, because the permission is asked in context rather than at first launch.

How much does a PWA cost?

Typically 40–60% less than a comparable native app — and if you also needed a website, the saving compounds because this is both. Fixed quote after a free scoping call.

Is a PWA good for SEO?

Excellent — it's a website, so every screen can rank on Google. We build PWAs on Next.js with server rendering, so performance and SEO are first-class rather than trade-offs.

When is a PWA the wrong choice?

Heavy 3D or gaming, deep Bluetooth or hardware needs, background-intensive features, or when App Store presence itself is strategic. In those cases we'll point you to native or cross-platform — honestly, even though it costs more.

Can we upgrade to a native app later?

Yes — the backend, design system and business logic all carry over. Many clients validate with a PWA, then invest in native for the platforms where the numbers justify it.

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