An app experience without the app store
A PWA opens from a link, can be added to the home screen and works on any phone. One build for iPhone, Android and desktop, and easier to update.
- Add to home screen
- Works on any phone
- Fast loading
- No app store
- One build
Progressive Web App
An app, without the app store
A Progressive Web App (PWA) opens from a link, can be added to the home screen and looks and feels like an app. One build works on iPhone, Android and computers.
It is usually quicker and lower in cost than building separate iOS and Android apps, and updates reach every user straight away. We build it and connects it to your business system.
- Add to the home screen
- Works on any phone
- One build, easy to update
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App or PWA, explained simply
Not sure whether you need a mobile app or a Progressive Web App? Kenji explains the difference, and how an app connects to your business system.
Kenji explains mobile apps and PWAs, in about a minute.
What a PWA can do
Opens from a link
Share it by WhatsApp, QR code or your website. No download from an app store.
Sits on the home screen
Users tap an icon to open it, just like a normal app.
Loads quickly
Pages are saved on the phone, so it opens fast even on a slow connection.
Works with weak signal
Selected pages can still be viewed when the connection drops.
Sends notifications
Reminders and updates can be sent to users who allow them.
Updates straight away
Changes go live for everyone without waiting for app store approval.
Where a PWA works well
Best when customers or staff use it often, without paying for two native apps.
PWA or native app?
When a native app is the better choice
A PWA covers what most businesses need. A native app from the App Store and Google Play is better when you need deep phone features, such as Bluetooth devices, heavy offline use or background tracking, or when being listed in the app stores matters to you. We build both, so we will tell you which suits you. See Mobile App Development.
A PWA makes sense when
- You want something live sooner
- Budget is a concern
- Your users are on many types of phones
- You update content often
- You do not need special phone hardware
How we build it
Plan
We agree what users must be able to do.
Design
We design phone-first screens with you.
Build
We develop the PWA and set up the home screen icon.
Connect
We link it to your ERP, CRM or online store.
Launch
You share the link and users add it to their phones.
Thinking about an app?
Tell us what your customers or staff need to do. We will tell you honestly whether a PWA is enough.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is a Progressive Web App (PWA)?
It is a website built to work like an app. Users open it from a link, add it to their home screen and use it like a normal app, without downloading it from an app store.
2. Does a PWA work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. One PWA works on iPhone, Android, tablets and computers.
3. Is a PWA cheaper than a native app?
Usually, yes. You only need one build instead of separate iOS and Android apps, and updates do not need app store approval.
4. Can a PWA send notifications?
Yes. It can send notifications to users who allow them, on Android and on recent versions of iPhone.
5. Can a PWA connect to my business system?
Yes. We connect PWAs to EasyERP, EasyCRM, online stores, payment gateways and other systems.
6. Should I choose a PWA or a native app?
A PWA suits most ordering, booking, member and internal apps. A native app is better if you need special phone features or want to be listed in the app stores. We will advise you after hearing what you need.