Progressive Web App (PWA) Development Services

What is a PWA?

PWA stands for Progressive Web App: a website built with modern web technology so it behaves like an app. Users open it in a browser, then can install it on their home screen and run it in its own window without an address bar.

Its three core parts are an HTTPS connection, a web app manifest holding the app's name, icon and colours, and a service worker that stores files and data so the app still opens offline.

PWA or native app?

• Installation. A PWA installs straight from the browser. A native app is downloaded from Google Play or the App Store.
• Updates. A PWA updates as soon as a new version is released, with no app store review and no update for users to download.
• Found on Google. PWA pages can be indexed by Google like any website.
• Cost. One codebase for every device, so development and maintenance usually cost less than separate Android and iOS apps.
• Device access. Native apps have fuller access to hardware such as Bluetooth, NFC and some sensors, especially on iPhone, which restricts some web features.
• App store presence. If your users are used to finding apps on Google Play or the App Store, a native app is easier to find.

If your app depends on hardware features or must be in the app stores, see our Android and iOS app development service. For the full trade-off, read do you really need a mobile app.

What we do

• UI/UX design. Flows and screens that feel right on a touch screen, tested with a prototype before development. This stage is also available on its own as our UI/UX design service.
• Installable. Manifest, icons and a splash screen so the PWA installs on Android, iOS and desktop.
• Offline mode. Service worker caching for the pages and data used most often.
• Push notifications. Notifications for orders, reminders or promotions.
• Backend and admin panel. Built with Laravel or Go, with a React or Vue front end.
• Performance and SEO. Lightweight pages that open fast and can still be indexed by Google.

What is a PWA good for?

A PWA suits apps that are opened often but need no special hardware: online stores and ordering, product catalogues for sales teams, membership and loyalty apps, reporting tools for field teams who often work with weak signal, and internal dashboards. An existing website can also be upgraded into a PWA, depending on the technology behind it.

How much does a PWA cost?

Prices start from Rp10,000,000 per project. The final cost depends on the number of screens and features, how much has to work offline, push notification needs, the backend and admin panel, and integration with systems you already use. Server or cloud bills, domains and third-party services are paid separately.

Frequently asked questions

Can a PWA be installed on an iPhone?

Yes. On iPhone and iPad, users open the PWA in Safari and choose Add to Home Screen. Push notifications on iPhone only work once the PWA is installed this way.

Can an existing website become a PWA?

Often, yes, including Laravel websites. We review the technology and structure of the website before giving an estimate.

Are PWAs secure?

A PWA must run over HTTPS, so data between the user and the server is encrypted. Login and data security are still handled in the backend, as with any website or app.

How long does a PWA take to build?

It depends on the features and integrations. We share the schedule together with the quote.

Ready to build a PWA? Send us your goals, users and feature list through our contact page. Our other services are on the website and application development page.