Progressive
Web App
Development
App-like experience directly in the browser — offline support, push notifications, and home screen installation without App Store or Play Store. Lighthouse PWA score of 100 guaranteed.
PWA vs Native App vs Regular Website
PWAs occupy a unique position — the distribution reach of the web combined with the experience quality of a native app. Here is an honest comparison.
| Factor | Progressive Web App | Native App (iOS+Android) | Regular Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Direct browser install — no stores | App Store / Play Store | Browser only |
| Offline Support | Full offline via Service Workers | Full native offline | None (requires internet) |
| Push Notifications | Yes (Android full, iOS 16.4+) | Full native support | No |
| Home Screen Icon | Yes — installable from browser | Yes — via app stores | No |
| Update Process | Instant (browser-managed) | Store review (days) | Instant |
| Development Cost | 1x (one codebase) | 2x (iOS + Android) | 1x but no offline/install |
| Store Fees | None | 15–30% Apple/Google cut | None |
| App Store Discoverability | Limited (Google indexes PWAs) | Full store listing | SEO only |
| Hardware API Access | Good (camera, GPS, BT, NFC) | Full access | Good but no install UX |
When to choose PWA: Your audience needs to discover you before committing to an install, you want one codebase with no App Store fees, or your core use case is content, e-commerce, or dashboards. Choose native when you need App Store presence, deep hardware access, or background audio.
What Modern PWAs Can Do
Browser APIs have caught up fast. Here is what we can build into your PWA today — no App Store required.
8-Phase PWA Development Process
From Lighthouse audit to a production PWA scoring 100 on all metrics.
We start with a PWA feasibility audit of your existing site or product. We score Lighthouse, identify which pages need offline support, plan the caching strategy, and define the install prompt UX.
We create the Web App Manifest with all required fields, generate icon sets for every resolution (from 48px to 512px maskable icons), configure splash screens, and set display mode and theme colours.
Using Workbox.js (Google's SW library), we implement caching strategies per resource type, set up precaching for the app shell, configure background sync for offline form submissions, and handle SW lifecycle events cleanly.
We design and build a branded offline page shown when the user has no connection and no cached version. For data-driven apps, we implement IndexedDB for offline data storage and sync, ensuring the core user journey works without internet.
We implement the Web Push API with a subscription flow, a permission request that explains the value before asking, server-side push via VAPID keys, and notification action buttons. We also set up a notification preference centre in the app.
We implement a custom "Add to Home Screen" prompt that appears at the right moment (after the user has demonstrated intent), with a branded install card showing a preview of the installed app. The prompt is suppressed after dismissal and re-shown strategically.
We run Lighthouse and WebPageTest audits, target 90+ on all PWA scores, optimise Core Web Vitals, implement route-based code splitting, lazy load below-the-fold content, and ensure sub-3 second Time to Interactive on 3G connections.
We deploy to Vercel or Cloudflare Pages with edge caching, set up SW update notifications so users know when a new version is available, configure error monitoring (Sentry), and track installation events in Google Analytics 4.
The Right Caching Strategy for Every Resource
Not all content should be cached the same way. We select the right strategy per resource type to balance speed and freshness.
Serve from cache immediately. Fetch network in background to update cache. User always gets instant load.
We Tick Every Box on the PWA Checklist
Google's Lighthouse defines exactly what qualifies as a Progressive Web App. We guarantee all of these pass on delivery.
Where PWAs Deliver the Most Impact
PWAs work best when your users value instant load times, repeat visits, and offline access more than deep hardware integration.
Readers open news offline on commutes. PWA caches last 20 articles. Push notifications re-engage readers for breaking news.
Browse products offline, cart persists, checkout when connection returns. No app store friction means higher conversion for first-time buyers.
Users install the dashboard like a native app. Offline data access, push notification alerts for critical metrics, without maintaining separate iOS/Android apps.
Cache itineraries, boarding passes, and maps for offline access in airports and poor signal areas. Push notifications for flight status changes.
Students in low-connectivity areas access course content offline. Background sync uploads assignment submissions when connection is restored.
Near-instant menu load, offline menu browsing, push notifications for order status, and home screen icon for repeat orders.
Our PWA Technology Stack
We build on Next.js with Serwist (the modern TypeScript-first Service Worker framework) and Workbox.js for advanced caching. Every PWA ships to Vercel or Cloudflare Pages for globally-distributed edge serving.
Every PWA We Build Includes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Services That Complement Your PWA
A PWA works best as part of a complete web strategy.
Custom Website Design
The Next.js frontend your PWA is built on — pixel-perfect design with 95+ Lighthouse scores.
CMS Development
Headless CMS to power your PWA content — update articles, products, and pages without code.
SEO Optimisation
PWAs are indexable by Google. We combine PWA performance with SEO to rank and retain.
Android App Development
If your use case needs deep hardware access or Play Store presence alongside the PWA.