Progressive Web Apps That Replace Your Native App and Your App Store Fees

Google reports that PWAs see a 68% increase in mobile traffic, 15x faster load times, and engagement comparable to native apps. We build progressive web apps with service workers, offline support, push notifications, and installability that give your users a native app experience through their browser -- without the $99/year developer accounts or 30% app store commission.

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68%
increase in mobile traffic for PWAs
Google, 2020
3x
higher conversion for 1-second sites vs 5-second sites
Portent, 2022
7%
conversion loss per 100ms of additional latency
Akamai, 2017

Native App Features Without Native App Costs

Google reports that progressive web apps see a 68% increase in mobile traffic, 15x faster load times, and engagement comparable to native applications. We build PWAs with service workers, offline support, push notifications, and installability that deliver native app experiences through the browser. Twitter Lite saw 65% more pages per session. Pinterest increased ad revenue 60%. Trivago saw 150% more engagement. The results come from eliminating the download barrier: users engage instantly through a URL instead of navigating an app store.
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"Progressive web apps see a 68% increase in mobile traffic, 15x faster load times compared to traditional mobile web, and engagement metrics comparable to native applications"
Google

Across companies including Twitter Lite (65% increase in pages per session), Trivago (150% increase in engagement), and Pinterest (60% increase in ad revenue after PWA launch)

Our Services

Eight specialized PWA services covering every aspect of progressive web app development, from service worker implementation and offline-first architecture to push notifications, installability, performance optimization, and migration from existing web applications.

Progressive Web Apps That Users Install, Use Offline, and Return to Daily

End-to-end progressive web app development with service workers, offline support, and installability. PWAs see 68% more mobile traffic than traditional web.

Service Workers That Make Your App Load in Under 100ms on Repeat Visits

Service workers with cache-first, network-first, and stale-while-revalidate strategies. Repeat visits load in under 100ms from cache.

Offline-First Architecture That Treats the Network as an Enhancement, Not a Requirement

Offline-first architecture that treats the network as an enhancement, not a requirement. Your app works reliably on any connection or no connection.

Web Push Notifications That Bring Users Back Without an App Store Download

Web push notifications that re-engage users even when your app is closed. Higher opt-in rates than native apps because no download is required first.

App Manifest Configuration That Makes Your PWA Indistinguishable From Native

Web app manifest configuration for installable PWAs with splash screens, themed status bars, and standalone display.

PWA Performance That Achieves Sub-Second Loading on 3G Connections

PWA performance optimization with service worker caching, code splitting, and lazy loading. Sub-second TTI on 3G with 100ms repeat loads from cache.

Installable Web Apps That Launch From the Home Screen Like Native Apps

Installable web apps that launch from the home screen, run in standalone mode, and behave like native apps. No app store required, no platform fees.

Migrate Your Existing Website to a PWA Without Rebuilding From Scratch

Migrate your existing website or native app to a progressive web app.

Why Choose YourWebTeam for Progressive Web Apps

Service worker architecture that actually works offline

Most PWA implementations cache a shell and call it done. We design caching strategies per resource type: cache-first for static assets, network-first for API data, stale-while-revalidate for semi-dynamic content. Your app works reliably on flaky connections, not just offline demos.

Installability that drives home screen adoption

We configure web app manifests, install prompts, and standalone display modes that make your PWA indistinguishable from a native app once installed. Splash screens, themed status bars, and app-like navigation create the experience users expect.

Push notifications that re-engage without annoying

We implement web push with permission strategies that maximize opt-in rates, segmentation that targets relevant users, and delivery timing that respects user attention. Background sync ensures data submitted offline reaches your servers when connectivity returns.

Performance that beats native on first load

Service worker precaching, code splitting, lazy loading, and CDN deployment make PWAs load faster than native apps on first visit and near-instantly on repeat visits. We target sub-second Time to Interactive on 3G connections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a progressive web app and how is it different from a native app?

A PWA is a web application that uses service workers, web app manifests, and modern browser APIs to deliver native app features: installability, offline access, push notifications, and background sync. The difference is distribution. Native apps require app store submission, separate iOS and Android codebases, and give up 15 to 30 percent of revenue to platform fees. PWAs are deployed like websites, work on every device with a browser, and update instantly without app store review. Google found that PWAs see 68 percent more mobile traffic because there is no download barrier.

Can a PWA replace our native mobile app?

For most business applications, yes. PWAs support push notifications, offline access, camera access, geolocation, background sync, and home screen installation. The gaps are narrowing: web Bluetooth, web NFC, and file system access are now available. If your native app primarily displays content, handles transactions, or manages workflows, a PWA can replace it. If you need deep hardware integration like ARKit, HealthKit, or Siri, native is still necessary for those specific features.

How long does PWA development take?

Adding PWA features to an existing web application takes 4 to 8 weeks depending on the complexity of offline requirements and caching strategies. Building a new PWA from scratch takes 8 to 16 weeks. Migration from a native app to a PWA takes 6 to 12 weeks. Service worker implementation alone takes 2 to 4 weeks for a robust caching and offline strategy.

Do PWAs work on iOS?

Yes, with some differences. iOS Safari supports service workers, offline caching, home screen installation, and standalone display mode. Push notifications are supported on iOS 16.4 and later. The main limitation is that iOS clears service worker caches after a few weeks of inactivity, which we handle with re-caching strategies on launch. We build PWAs that work well on both Android and iOS.

Progressive Web Apps That Work Everywhere

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