Progressive Web App (PWA) Development: When & Why to Build One

Progressive Web Apps bridge the gap between websites and native apps. They offer offline support, push notifications, and home screen installation — all without the friction of app store distribution.

When to Choose a PWA

• Content-heavy apps (news, e-commerce catalogs)
• Markets with low app install rates
• When SEO discoverability is critical
• Budget constraints that prevent native development

When to Go Native Instead

• Heavy use of device hardware (camera, Bluetooth, sensors)
• Complex animations and graphics
• Background processing requirements
• App Store presence is a business requirement