Installed from the browser
Your users add the app to their home screen in one gesture, without going through a store.
Progressive Web Apps
An installable app, without going through the stores.
A PWA installs from the browser, on mobile and on desktop. It works offline, sends notifications and updates instantly. One build, no store commission.
- 2 to 4 weeks to convert an existing app
- iPhone, Android and desktop
- No App Store
Book a 30-minute call from $4,000 (€3,500)excl. VAT
In short
A PWA (Progressive Web App) is a web application that installs on the home screen from the browser, works offline and sends notifications, without going through the App Store or Google Play. I build custom PWAs from $4,000 (€3,500)excl. VAT, in 2 to 4 weeks when we start from an existing website or app.
What a PWA gives you
Offline mode
The app stays usable without a connection, then syncs as soon as the network is back.
Notifications
Reminders, alerts, news: you stay in touch with your users.
Instant updates
No store review and no forced updates: everyone has the latest version.
Who is it for?
Shops and clubs building loyalty
Membership card, bookings, loyalty points, notifications: an app your customers actually install.
Field teams
Technicians, salespeople, home-visit staff: an app that works even without a network, synced when they get back.
Projects that need to ship fast
A single codebase for iPhone, Android and desktop: cheaper and faster than two native apps.
Websites that want to become an app
Your existing website or web tool can often be turned into a PWA without starting over.
What’s included
Included
- Audit of the existing website or app
- Home screen installation (manifest, icons, splash screen)
- Offline mode and smart caching
- Notifications (Android, desktop, iPhone since iOS 16.4)
- Speed and Core Web Vitals optimization
- Go-live and handover
Optional or not included
- Publishing on the App Store and Google Play (possible as an option)
- Advanced hardware features not available on the web (augmented reality, Bluetooth on iPhone)
- Maintenance after go-live
Technologies: React · TypeScript · Service Workers · Web Push · Supabase
Real example
O’GYM
O’GYM’s member app is a PWA: QR code membership card, challenges, shop and GymCoins, installed on the phone without going through a store.
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How we work
- 011 to 2 days
PWA audit
Analysis of your existing app or website and its PWA potential.
- 022 to 4 weeks
Development
Conversion to a PWA: installation, service workers, offline mode.
- 031 week
Optimization
Performance, caching and notifications.
- 042 to 3 days
Deployment
Go-live and handover to your team.
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
How much does a PWA cost?
From $4,000 (€3,500)excl. VAT to convert an existing website or app. A PWA built from scratch with user accounts, payment or a back office is priced like a business app. The estimator gives you a range in one minute.
PWA or native app: which should I choose?
A PWA suits the vast majority of business and customer uses, for a much lower cost and lead time than two native iOS and Android apps. Native still makes sense if you need deep access to the phone hardware or a mandatory presence in the stores.
Do PWAs work on iPhone?
Yes. On iPhone, the app installs from Safari with "Add to Home Screen". Notifications are supported for installed PWAs since iOS 16.4.
Can a PWA be published on the stores?
Yes, a PWA can be packaged for Google Play and, with a few adjustments, for the App Store. It is an option, useful if your market requires it.
Can I turn my current website into a PWA?
Often, yes: that is what the initial audit is for. It shows what can be kept as is and what needs to be adapted.
Does a PWA rank well on Google?
Yes. Unlike a native app, a PWA is still a website: its pages can be indexed by Google and shared with a simple link.
Let’s talk about your project.
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