Progressive Web App
We turn a website into a Progressive Web App (PWA): it installs to the home screen, works offline, can send notifications — without publishing in app stores and their commissions. A good 'middle path' between a website and an app, faster and cheaper than native. Honestly upfront: a PWA is a strong solution but NOT a full replacement for a native app: on iOS there are notable limitations (push/background tasks historically restricted, some APIs unavailable), by default a PWA is not in the App Store/Google Play, and for heavy native features its capabilities are not enough.
Progressive Web App — overview
A Progressive Web App is a web app that behaves like a mobile one: it installs to the home screen, opens in full-screen mode without an address bar, works offline (via caching), can send push notifications and loads fast. It is built on the basis of your website/web, without separate store publishing. Honestly about savings: it is noticeably cheaper and faster than native development, developer accounts and store install commissions are not needed, updates ship instantly (like a website). Honestly about limitations, this is key: a PWA is NOT a full replacement for a native app. (1) iOS: Apple historically restricts PWAs more than Android — push and background tasks are limited, some devices/APIs are unavailable, installation is less obvious to the user. (2) By default a PWA is NOT in the App Store/Google Play — meaning no store storefront and their acquisition channel (though there are wrapping methods for store publishing — separate). (3) Heavy native capabilities (complex graphics, deep system integration) a PWA cannot handle — there native (833/834) or cross-platform (835/836) is needed. Honestly about the scope: a PWA suits well when you need an 'app' for content/service with quick access and basic offline, without store costs; but if you need stores and heavy features, we will honestly advise another path. Honestly about offline: cached things work, but not everything (real-time needs the network) — offline capabilities in detail are 841. Honestly about the effect: convenience and accessibility, but not a growth guarantee. Honestly about access: access to the site/code is needed. An important boundary: this is a PWA; native/cross-platform are 833-838, install optimization is 840, offline is 841, push in a PWA is 843. Picture this: instead of 'either a website or an expensive app' — an installable web app without stores. The base price starts from 120,000 ₽ (depends on functionality).
Problems we solve
- You need an 'app', but native is expensive and slow.
- You do not want to pay commissions and go through store review.
- The site is inconvenient to open as an app, no offline.
- Native app updates take a long time through review.
What's included in the Progressive Web App service
- Turning the site/web into an installable PWA
- Home-screen install, full-screen mode
- Basic offline via caching (in detail — 841)
- Instant updates (without store review)
- An honest statement of limitations (especially iOS; not in stores by default)
- An assessment: whether a PWA is enough or native/cross-platform is needed
- Testing on iOS and Android
- Handover and review with you
What you get
- An installable web app without stores and commissions
- Quick access, basic offline, instant updates
- Savings vs native development
- A strong 'middle path' (not a full native replacement; iOS limits)
How the work goes: steps
- We clarify the task and check whether a PWA is enough; collect access
- We implement install, offline cache, manifest; test on iOS/Android
- We honestly show the limitations, review next steps with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Will a PWA replace a native app?
Not fully, and that is honest. A PWA is a strong 'middle path': install, offline, push, without stores and commissions. But on iOS there are notable limitations (push/background restricted, some APIs unavailable), by default a PWA is not in the App Store/Google Play, and heavy native features are beyond it. If you need stores and complex capabilities — we will honestly advise native (833/834) or cross-platform (835/836).
Why is a PWA cheaper than an app?
Because it is essentially your web brought up to an 'app': no separate native development for two platforms, no developer accounts and store install commissions, and updates ship instantly like a website (without review). It is real savings — but with limitations we honestly warn about.
Will the PWA be in the App Store and Google Play?
By default — no: a PWA installs straight from the browser, bypassing the stores. This is a plus (no commissions/review) and a minus (no store storefront as an acquisition channel). There are ways to 'wrap' a PWA for store publishing — a separate task; we will honestly say whether you need it.
About the provider
The «Progressive Web App» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.