Progressive Web App Development
A progressive web app runs in the browser but can be installed on a phone's home screen, work offline, and send notifications. It's often the quickest route to an app-like product.
At a glance
- Timeline
- Most PWAs take 6 to 12 weeks.
- You get
- Installable web app with manifest and icons
- Service worker caching and offline support
- Push notifications where supported
- Tools
- Next.js or React, Workbox, IndexedDB, Web Push
- Price
- A fixed, written quote. Free to ask.
Page reviewed October 2026
What this covers
PWAs sit between a website and a native app. They're built with web technology, so one codebase runs everywhere and updates instantly without app store review. Users can add them to their home screen, and they can work with a poor or missing connection by caching what they need.
They're a strong fit for internal tools, field service apps, ordering systems, and customer portals where people return regularly but don't need deep device integration. iOS has supported web push notifications for installed web apps since iOS 16.4, which closed one of the biggest gaps.
We'll be upfront about the limits. If you need a listing in the App Store for discovery, or device features browsers don't expose, a native or cross-platform app is the better choice.
Is this right for you?
You'll get the most out of it if any of these sound familiar:
- You want an app-like tool without app store approval and fees.
- Users have unreliable connections, such as staff in the field or in warehouses.
- You need one product for desktop, tablet, and phone.
- Your mobile site is slow and you want it to feel like an app.
What you get
Included in a typical engagement:
- Installable web app with manifest and icons
- Service worker caching and offline support
- Push notifications where supported
- Responsive interface for every screen size
- Background sync for offline actions
- Performance tuning for mid-range phones
How it works
Most PWAs take 6 to 12 weeks.
Scope
We confirm a PWA can meet your needs and decide what must work offline.
Design
Mobile-first interface designed for touch and small screens.
Build
App shell, caching strategy, and sync logic, tested on real devices.
Launch
Deployment, install prompts, and monitoring.
What affects the price
Every quote is fixed and written down before work starts. These are the things that move it:
- How much needs to work offline
- Push notification requirements
- Data sync complexity
- Backend and integrations
Mistakes we plan around
The problems we see most often when this work is rushed:
- Caching too aggressively so users see stale data.
- Assuming every iOS feature works the same as on Android.
- Treating it as a website and skipping offline testing.
Progressive Web App Development questions
What's the difference between a PWA and a native app?
A PWA runs in the browser and installs without an app store. A native app is downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and has deeper access to the device. PWAs are cheaper to build and update; native apps are more discoverable in the stores.
Do PWAs work on iPhones?
Yes. iPhones support installing web apps to the home screen, and web push notifications have worked for installed web apps since iOS 16.4.
Can a PWA work offline?
Yes, for the content and actions we design for it. Actions taken offline can be queued and synced when the connection returns.
Can a PWA be listed in app stores?
Google Play accepts PWAs packaged as Trusted Web Activities. The Apple App Store generally doesn't accept apps that are only a wrapped website.
Often paired with
Services clients commonly combine with this one.
- Web App Development
Browser-based applications for customers or staff, from first version to production.
- Mobile App Development
iOS and Android apps built with React Native or Flutter, from design to App Store approval.
- Website Speed Optimization
Core Web Vitals fixes that make your site load faster on real phones.
- UI/UX Design
Interface design for websites and apps, grounded in research and tested with real users.
Want a quote for this?
A few sentences is enough. We'll reply within one business day with questions or a suggested next step, and a fixed quote once the scope is clear.
What you can count on
- A fixed, written quote before any work starts
- Code, domain, hosting, and analytics in your name
- A progress update every week during projects
- Monthly plans that run month to month
- A reply within one business day