Progressive web apps: The future of mobile
Why spend $100k on separate iOS and Android apps when you can build one PWA that works everywhere? Get native app features at web app prices.
Build one PWA instead of three separate apps (iOS, Android, Web). Same features, fraction of the cost.
PWA vs native app
| Feature | Native App | PWA |
|---|---|---|
| pwa.comparison.feature.developmentCost | $50k-$150k | $15k-$40k |
| pwa.comparison.feature.timeToMarket | 6-12 months | 2-4 months |
| pwa.comparison.feature.appStoreApproval | Required (2-7 days) | Not needed |
| pwa.comparison.feature.updates | User must download | Instant, automatic |
| pwa.comparison.feature.offlineAccess | ||
| pwa.comparison.feature.pushNotifications | ||
| Offline Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
Works Offline
Users can access your app even without internet
Installable
Add to home screen like a native app
Lightning Fast
Cached resources load instantly
App-Like Feel
Full-screen, no browser UI
Real World Success
Twitter Lite (PWA) reduced data usage by 70%, increased pages per session by 65%, and saw a 75% increase in tweets sent. Starbucks PWA is 99.84% smaller than their iOS app and doubled daily active users.
I build PWAs using Next.js, service workers, and modern web APIs. Your users get an app-like experience with offline support, push notifications, and home screen installation - all through their browser. No app store, no approval process, no separate codebases.