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PWA development for app-like experiences in the browser

A progressive web app gives users an app-like experience straight from your website: installable, fast and usable offline. Our PWA development team builds PWAs that reach every device from one codebase, without app store approval.

At a glance

  • Installable from the browser
  • Works offline
  • Push notifications
  • One codebase for every device

What is PWA development?

PWA development is building progressive web apps: websites that behave like native apps. A PWA can be added to a phone's home screen, load quickly, work offline using service workers, and send push notifications, all from a single web codebase.

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What we build

Every progressive web app we build is fast, secure and works on any screen.

New PWAs

App-like web apps built with React, Next.js or Vue.

Website to PWA upgrades

Add installability, offline support and notifications to your current site.

Offline features

Service workers and local storage, so key features work without a connection.

Push notifications

Re-engage users on Android, desktop and iOS where supported.

Ecommerce PWAs

Fast mobile shopping experiences on top of your store.

App store packaging

Publish your PWA to Google Play when you want store presence too.

Is it right for you?

When a PWA is a good choice

  • You want an app-like experience without app store approval
  • Most of your traffic comes from mobile web
  • Users need key features with poor or no connection
  • You'd rather maintain one codebase than three

Compare

PWA vs native app

PWAs cover a lot of ground for less effort.

PWA vs native app
CompareProgressive web appNative app
InstallFrom the browser, no store neededFrom the App Store or Google Play
UpdatesInstant for every userThrough store releases
Device featuresCamera, location, notifications and moreFull hardware access
Best forContent, shopping and business toolsHardware-heavy or graphics-heavy apps

How we work

Our process, step by step

Discover

We learn what your users need, on which devices.

Plan

Offline needs, features and integrations are agreed.

Design

Mobile-first screens that feel like an app.

Build and test

Tested across browsers, devices and poor connections.

Launch and support

Launch, monitor and keep improving.

Technology

Tools and technologies we use

Frontend

ReactNext.jsVueAngular

PWA

Service workersWorkboxWeb App ManifestIndexedDB

Hosting

VercelNetlifyCloudflareAWS

Why Kedra Digi

Why work with us

One in-house team

Designers, developers and testers work together in-house. Your project is never passed to a subcontractor.

A clear proposal first

Before any work starts you get an itemised proposal that explains what we'll build and how.

You own everything

Source code, designs, documentation and accounts are handed over to you. There's no lock-in.

Support after launch

We monitor, maintain and improve what we build for as long as you need us.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned software development company. See our recent projects.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Do PWAs work on iPhone?
Yes. iPhone users can add a PWA to their home screen, and recent iOS versions support push notifications for installed web apps. Some features are still more limited than on Android.
How much does PWA development cost?
It depends on your requirements: features, offline needs and whether we're upgrading an existing site. After a free discovery call you get an itemised proposal.
Can my existing website become a PWA?
Often, yes. If your site is modern and responsive, we can add a manifest, service worker and offline features.
Are PWAs good for SEO?
Yes. Unlike native apps, PWAs are websites, so search engines can index their content.
Can a PWA go in the app stores?
It can be packaged for Google Play. Apple's App Store is stricter, so a native or cross-platform app is usually better there.
PWA or native app?
If your app is mainly content, forms or shopping, a PWA is often enough. If you need deep hardware access, go native or cross-platform.

Free discovery call

Want an app without the app store?

Tell us what your users need to do. We'll reply within one business day with honest advice on whether a PWA fits.

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