Progressive Web App to develop?

If you a have an app developed you can choose between a (Progressive) Web App, native app and a hybrid app. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are becoming increasingly popular. A PWA is actually a mix between a website and a native mobile app. It works on any device with a browser. Want to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of a Progressive Web App? Then read on below.

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Progressive Web App to develop?

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What is a Progressive Web App (PWA)?

If you want to summarize a PWA in one sentence, you can say that it is a website that is built with web technology and behaves like an app. Because the Progressive Web Apps fill the entire screen and can also be used offline, they are super user-friendly.

Major tech companies such as Twitter, Spotify, and Uber are already using PWAs and have here convincing results achieved with. A simple example of a PWA is: PWA Notepad.

Benefits of a Progressive Web App

A PWA offers the experience of a real app with the features of a Progressive Web App. In addition, the PWA is available on any device, so that the user does not have to perform a download before the PWA can be used. Because no installation is required, the performance of the application can be monitored by Google. The fact that a PWA can be used both online and offline is another big advantage. As a result, the user does not always need internet to use the application.

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Cons of a Progressive Web App

Because a Progressive Web App is a relatively new concept, some functions do not yet perform optimally. This is more common with iOS devices, which means that the user has limited functions at his disposal. PWAs are becoming more and more popular so there is a good chance that Apple will go along with this one trends. Our app developers are aware of all Apple guidelines, so that we can often prevent this.

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Convinced that a Progressive Web App is the development for your business? As an experienced PWA developer, we like to think along from the start. Our technical knowledge is extensive, from CRM system to elearning platform, all developed as PWA. The advantage of a PWA is that you do not have to build a separate mobile application, but you do offer the consumer the optimal app experience.

At Coffee IT, we prefer to develop PWAs with a clear goal: making an impact with the end user. We prefer to translate complex problems into intuitive solutions that make an impact.

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The app 'Range' that we developed already had thousands of installations on the first day of launch. A few days later, they took first place in the stores charts. Range owed this all to the smart app marketing and promotion that they deployed even before the app went live in the stores.

Op On this page you can read more about Range's successful app launch.

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PWA vs native app

A native app resembles a Progressive Web App. The difference is that a native app is specially developed for iOS or Android and a PWA works directly on both platforms. In addition, a PWA is not a real app, but it does give a unique app feeling. This allows anyone to use the app without downloading it first.

In addition to the difference between platforms and installations, a native app also requires more maintenance. As soon as there is an iOS or Android update, the native app must be updated, while a PWA continues to work as long as the website is okay. The performance of a native app is a lot higher than the performance of a Progressive Web App.

All the unique benefits of one Progressive Web App in a row

Saves time in development
Can be used on mobile and desktop
No installation is required from a store
Is indexed by Google's search engine

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All the unique benefits of one native apps in a row

Is very user-friendly
Are safer to use than web apps
The app fits perfectly with the operating system
Makes optimal use of the device's functionalities

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Questions about one Progressive Web App

Is a PWA suitable for my organization?

In the short term, a PWA can be very interesting. Developing a PWA is cost efficient, readily available for both smartphones and desktop. Do you want to add (complex) features at a later stage? Then the investment in a native app is more interesting in the long term.

How is a PWA made

At Coffee IT we always use a fixed development process. Do you want to know how we make your PWA? Then click on the link: PWA development process.

What does a PWA cost?

A PWA is a custom app. The Costs the development of this often depends on two factors: the complexity of the app and the technology used. This is because both the complexity and the techniques used influence the number of development hours required. The number of functionalities that the app must have determines the costs. The price can therefore vary from several thousand euros to as much as one million euros.

How does a PWA work?

A PWA is a web application with the functionality of an app but is loaded in a browser. The user therefore does not need to install the application and in some cases can use it offline.