Progressive Web App Development That Performs Like a Native App
You are here because you want progressive web app development that gives your users a proper app experience without the cost and complexity of building two separate native applications. Maybe you want to build a progressive web app from scratch. Maybe you need to hire a PWA developer to upgrade an existing site. Either way, you are in the right place. Our progressive web app development company delivers PWA development services that load instantly, work offline, and install directly from the browser on any device. We work with businesses of every size, including progressive web app development for small business clients who need serious performance without a six figure mobile budget. Request a progressive web app development quote and you will hear back the same day. Progressive web apps built to perform from the first load.
Progressive web app development is the process of building a web application that behaves like a native mobile app. A PWA loads instantly, works without an internet connection, sends push notifications, and can be installed on a device without an app store. It is built with standard web technologies but delivers an app experience across every platform and device.
Core Capabilities and Features
The Engine Behind the Experience
A service worker is a script that runs in the background of a browser, separate from the web page itself. It is what allows a progressive web app to load instantly on repeat visits, work without an internet connection, and deliver push notifications even when the browser is closed.
- Core assets are cached on the first visit and every subsequent visit pulls from that cache rather than making a network request
- Load time feels immediate, even on a slow mobile connection
- This is one of the biggest reasons businesses invest in PWA development services: their existing website is losing users to slow load times, and a PWA fixes that structurally
Making Your Application Installable
The web app manifest is a JSON file that tells the browser how to display the application when it is installed on a device. It defines the app name, icon, splash screen, and display mode. When a user visits a PWA on a supported browser, they see a prompt to add it to their home screen. No app store. No download page. No friction.
- Once installed, the PWA appears on the device like any other app with full screen and no browser UI
- Launches from the home screen and is indistinguishable from a native app to the user
- No separate codebases or app store approval processes required
The Features That Define a Real PWA
Offline mode means the application continues to function when there is no internet connection or when the connection is poor. Push notifications are one of the key differentiators between a PWA and a standard website. Users can receive notifications even when the browser is closed.
- For content PWAs, previously visited pages load instantly from cache even with no connection
- For transactional PWAs, user actions sync automatically when connectivity is restored
- Full web push notification support on Android via Chrome and on iOS 16.4 and later for installed PWAs
Why It Matters
If you have a mobile website that loads in more than three seconds, you are losing more than half your mobile visitors before they ever see what you offer. If you do not have an installable experience, you are relying entirely on users remembering to come back through a browser bookmark they probably never made. And if you are running a separate native app on iOS and Android, you are paying twice for development, twice for maintenance, and dealing with two separate release cycles every time you want to update a feature. Progressive web app development solves all three of those problems with a single build. It is not a compromise. It is the modern standard for delivering an app experience on the web.
By the Numbers
36%
Average increase in conversion rates reported by businesses after launching a progressive web app. PWAs remove the install friction of native apps while keeping the performance advantages.
Source: Google Web.dev Case Studies, 2024
50%
Lower development and maintenance costs on average when businesses build a PWA instead of separate native apps for iOS and Android. One codebase. One team. Two platforms covered.
Source: Gartner Digital Markets, 2024
67%
Of users are more likely to make a purchase on a mobile site that loads in under three seconds. PWAs use service workers and intelligent caching to hit load times that standard websites and most native apps cannot match on poor connections.
Source: Google Consumer Insights, 2024
4x
Higher engagement rates on PWAs compared to standard mobile websites, measured by time on site, pages per session, and return visit frequency. The installed, app style experience changes how users relate to the product.
Source: Think With Google, 2023
$1.6T
Projected value of mobile commerce by 2027. Businesses without a fast, installable mobile experience are not just leaving conversions on the table today. They are building structural disadvantage into their future.
Source: eMarketer, 2024
"A progressive web app gives your users the experience they expect from a native app without asking them to go to an app store, download anything, or give up storage space. That reduction in friction is where the conversion improvements come from. It is not magic. It is just removing the barriers that were always there."
Technologies
Our Tech Stack
Our Process
How we turn ideas into reality.
Discovery & Requirements
Your current web presence, user base, the devices and connection speeds they are using, and the performance benchmarks the application needs to hit are mapped.
Architecture & Technical Design
Which pages and assets to cache, how the offline experience will behave, which notifications to implement, and how the application will sync data when a connection is restored. These decisions are documented and agreed before development begins.
Sprint Development
Development runs in sprints with working software at the end of each cycle. Performance is measured continuously against Lighthouse benchmarks, not just at the end of the build. A PWA that scores below 90 on Lighthouse is not finished.
Device Testing & Launch
Testing covers every device category: budget Android, mid range iOS, older browsers, and poor network conditions. Most agencies test on flagship devices with fast connections. That is not where your users are.
Pricing
Investment Overview
Basic PWA (Content Site With Offline Support)
A fast, installable experience with offline caching for content sites. Service workers cache your core assets on the first visit. Every subsequent visit pulls from that cache rather than making a network request.
Business PWA (Portal, Dashboard, Booking)
Internal tools, field service applications, sales dashboards, and customer portals that need to work reliably regardless of where the user is or what connection they have.
Commerce PWA (Catalogue, Cart, Checkout)
A fast, installable shopping experience that loads instantly on any device and works even when the connection drops. Commerce PWAs consistently outperform standard mobile sites on conversion rate.
Everything we do at Techneth is built around making data move reliably between the systems that matter. If you want to understand our approach before committing, you can read more about our team and how we work. Or explore the full range of digital product and development services we offer, like progressive web apps. And if you already know what you need, get in touch directly and we will find time to talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this service.
- What is a progressive web app and how is it different from a normal website?
- A standard website displays information and requires a network connection to load. A progressive web app does everything a website does, but adds installability, offline capability, and push notifications. It uses service workers to cache content, a web app manifest to define the installed experience, and HTTPS for security. The result is a web experience that behaves like a native app, loading instantly from the home screen regardless of connection quality.
- Do progressive web apps work on iPhone and iOS?
- Yes, with some limitations. Safari on iOS supports the core PWA features including service workers, offline caching, and home screen installation. Apple added web push notification support for installed PWAs on iOS 16.4 and later. For most businesses, iOS PWA support is now sufficient for a production deployment.
- How long does progressive web app development take?
- A basic PWA with offline support and installability typically takes five to ten weeks from brief to launch. A business or commerce PWA with custom workflows, integrations, and a full offline data synchronisation layer takes ten to twenty eight weeks. A firm schedule is agreed in writing before development begins.
- How much does it cost to build a progressive web app?
- A basic PWA starts at around $8,000. A business or commerce PWA with integrations and full offline capability typically ranges from $25,000 to $120,000 depending on complexity. Enterprise PWAs with complex workflow logic and multiple system integrations start from $80,000.
- Can an existing website be converted into a progressive web app?
- Yes. Converting an existing site to a PWA involves adding a service worker, a web app manifest, and ensuring HTTPS is properly configured. If the existing site is already well structured and performant, the conversion can be relatively straightforward. If the site has performance issues or poor code architecture, a rebuild is often the more honest recommendation. Every conversion project starts with a technical audit.
- Will a progressive web app improve my Google rankings?
- Indirectly, yes. Google uses page speed, Core Web Vitals, and mobile usability as ranking factors. PWAs are built to score well on all three. The performance improvements that come with a proper PWA build, faster load times, better interactivity, reduced layout shift, directly improve the signals Google uses to rank pages.
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Tell us what you are building and we will put together a scoped proposal within 3 business days. Here is what happens when you reach out:
- 1You fill in the short project brief form (takes 5 minutes).
- 2We review it and come back with initial thoughts within 24 hours.
- 3We schedule a 30 minute call to align on scope, timeline, and budget.
- 4You receive a written proposal with fixed price options.
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