Progressive web app development services for app-like experiences on the web
Our progressive web app development services build web apps people can install on their home screen, use offline and receive notifications from — without app store approvals or two native codebases.
A PWA is often the fastest, lowest-cost way to give customers or staff an app-like tool. We will tell you when a native app is still the better choice.
When a progressive web app is the right choice
Progressive web apps run in the browser but behave like apps: they install to the home screen, open full screen, work offline and load almost instantly on repeat visits. One codebase serves desktop, Android and iOS.
PWAs suit field tools, customer portals, booking and ordering apps, and internal dashboards — anything where reach, quick updates and low cost matter more than deep device features.
We are upfront about the limits. iOS supports PWAs with some restrictions, and features like advanced Bluetooth or background processing may still need a native app.
Why businesses choose progressive web apps
One codebase
Desktop, Android and iOS from the same web app.
No store gatekeeping
Updates go live immediately, with no review wait or store fees.
Works offline
Service workers cache data so the app keeps working on poor connections.
What our PWA development services include
UX & UI design
App-like flows designed for touch and small screens.
Front-end build
React or Next.js app with a web app manifest and service worker.
Offline & sync
Local storage, background sync and conflict handling.
Push notifications
Web push on supported browsers and devices.
Backend & APIs
Secure APIs and authentication for the app.
Performance
Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals targets met at launch.
Our PWA development process
Four stages, weekly demos, no black box.
Discovery & scope
A 30-minute call, then a written scope and a fixed quote per phase within 48 hours.
Design & prototype
Wireframes and a clickable prototype, so you approve the experience before production code is written.
Build & test
Two-week sprints with a working demo every Friday and automated tests on the paths that matter.
Launch & support
Deployment, monitoring and handover of code and accounts, with the same engineers on support afterwards.
Our progressive web app stack
Chosen per project, not per habit. Pick a category to see what we reach for.
Industries we work with
Professional Services
Credibility-led sites with strong lead capture.
Real Estate
Listing search, map views and agent portals.
Healthcare
Accessible, compliant sites with appointment booking.
Education
Programme catalogues and application flows.
SaaS
Marketing sites, docs and pricing pages that convert trials.
Why choose API Pilot for progressive web app development
Senior engineers only
The people on your discovery call are the people writing your code — no hand-off to a junior bench.
Fixed price per phase
A written scope and a fixed quote before each phase starts, so the budget never moves without your sign-off.
Weekly working demos
Something you can click every Friday, so problems surface while they are still cheap to fix.
You own everything
Source code, infrastructure and accounts transfer to you at handover. Nothing is licensed back to you.
Web and app case studies
Streamlining Vendor and Employee Collaboration
One web application replacing the spreadsheets and email threads between vendors and internal teams.
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Property Listings Management System
Scalable listing management for a leading agency: property data, automated lead gen, faster search.
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Mobile App Development for Brocali Restaurant
A restaurant app for menu browsing, ordering and real-time delivery tracking.
View case study →Choose a PWA when reach, cost and fast updates matter most and the app does not need deep device features. Choose native when you need advanced hardware access or a strong App Store presence.
Yes. iOS supports installing PWAs and web push notifications for installed apps, with some limits compared with Android. We design around those limits.
Google Play accepts PWAs packaged as trusted web activities. Apple's App Store generally requires a native wrapper with real native value.
A PWA is a website, so its pages can be indexed. We use server rendering for public pages so they rank.
A focused first version is typically 6–12 weeks depending on features and integrations.
Let's scope your PWA.
A 30-minute call, a written scope, and a fixed quote within 48 hours. No obligation, no sales deck.