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Mobile Apps/Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Mobile Technologies

Sometimes the best mobile app
is the one that never needs an App Store approval at all.

Give your customers an app experience straight from the browser, without paying for App Store approvals.

What this is

You want an app for your business, but you know the reality. Building separate apps for iOS and Android costs a fortune, takes months of waiting for developer approvals, and turns every minor update into a headache.

A Progressive Web App gives you the speed and feel of a native mobile app directly through the browser. Customers add it to their home screen in one tap, get push notifications, and can even use it offline.

In South Africa, where data costs matter and customers use everything from high-end iPhones to budget Android devices, a reliable mobile experience needs to work everywhere without draining your budget.

Why it matters

You skip the App Store and Google Play approval queues entirely, which means you can launch updates in minutes instead of weeks.

You maintain a single codebase instead of paying developers to build and maintain separate apps for iOS and Android.

Your customers do not need to download a heavy file from an app store, which removes friction and drives higher adoption rates.

How it actually works: We build your platform as a modern website equipped with the features that make it feel like an app. It caches data for offline use, sends push notifications, and installs directly to home screens across any device your customers use.

How we approach it

You see exactly what is happening at every stage.

01

Fit assessment

We assess honestly whether a PWA serves your specific need, or whether native capability is actually required.

02

App-like capability build

We build home screen installability, offline caching, and push notification support into the underlying website.

03

Performance optimisation

We optimise for fast loading and smooth interaction, since a sluggish PWA undermines the app-like experience it is meant to deliver.

04

Cross-device testing

We test across the range of devices and browsers your users actually have, since PWA capability support varies somewhat by platform.

05

Offline capability

We build appropriate offline functionality for the specific content or features that benefit from it.

06

Ongoing maintenance

We maintain the PWA as browser capabilities and standards evolve, since this is an actively developing area of web technology.

What's technically involved

  • Home screen installability without App Store approval
  • Offline caching for appropriate content and features
  • Push notification support
  • One codebase working across devices and platforms
  • Performance optimisation for a app-like feel
  • Cross-device and cross-browser testing
How this fits together

How this fits with the rest of your technology.

Choose a Progressive Web App if you want faster delivery and lower costs without paying for separate mobile apps. Choose native development only if your project requires heavy device hardware integration like advanced Bluetooth or complex background processing.

Common questions, honest answers

Can a PWA really replace a native app?

Yes, for most business use cases. If you need customer portals, booking systems, or ordering tools, a PWA delivers the exact same experience without the app store tax.

Does a PWA appear in the App Store or Google Play?

No, because users install it directly from their mobile browser with a single tap straight to their home screen, saving you from app store gatekeepers.

Can a PWA work offline?

Yes. It caches essential pages and data so your customers can keep working or browsing even when their mobile connection drops.

Can a PWA send push notifications?

Yes, you can send direct alerts and updates straight to your customers' lock screens just like a traditional app.

Is a PWA cheaper to build than a native app?

Significantly cheaper. You build one version that works on every phone, tablet, and desktop browser, instead of paying for two or three separate native apps.

Progressive Web Apps (PWA) works best alongside a strong technical foundation: Websites, Mobile Apps. Explore the wider Technology Partner Knowledge Centre for more.

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