Digital Experience & Growth
Progressive Web Applications
Progressive web applications that install to phone home screens, load fast, work offline or on weak networks, send push notifications and reach users without app store downloads.
Capability overview
What progressive web applications involves
Native apps are powerful, but many users will not download another app, especially on phones with limited storage. Progressive web applications combine the reach of the web with app-like capabilities: installation to the home screen, fast repeat loading, offline access to key screens and push notifications on supported platforms.
PWAs work well for field data collection, sales order apps, customer self-service, content platforms, loyalty programmes and internal tools where users need quick access but a full native app would be costly to build and maintain for Android and iOS separately. Service workers, web app manifests and local storage provide offline behaviour and caching.
Capabilities differ across platforms, particularly on iOS, so we confirm which device features and notification behaviours your users need before choosing a PWA over a native or cross-platform app.
What is included
PWA capabilities
Installable experience
Web app manifest, icons, splash screens and install prompts so users can add the app to home screens.
Offline and weak-network support
Service worker caching, offline pages, local data capture and background synchronisation when connectivity returns.
Push notifications
Web push notifications for reminders, updates and alerts, with user consent and preference controls.
Device features
Camera, geolocation, file access, sharing and barcode scanning where supported by browsers.
Performance optimisation
Fast first load, cached repeat visits and lightweight code for mid-range devices.
How we work
How we deliver progressive web applications
Capability assessment
Required device features and offline scenarios compared with browser support.
Offline data design
What data is cached, captured offline and synchronised, including conflict handling.
Build
Web application, service worker, manifest and notification services developed.
Device testing
Installation, offline, notification and performance behaviour tested on Android and iOS devices.
Release and measurement
Install rate, engagement, offline usage and notification response tracked after launch.
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Questions & answers
Questions about Progressive Web Applications
Cannot find what you need? Our team responds to technical and commercial questions within one business day.
Ask a questionFor many business and content use cases, yes. Native apps remain better for advanced device integrations, heavy graphics, background processing or when app store presence is strategically important.
Yes, with some platform limitations. Installation, offline caching and web push are supported in modern iOS versions under specific conditions, which must be tested for your use case.
Google Play supports packaging PWAs through Trusted Web Activities. Apple App Store listing generally requires a native wrapper and must meet review guidelines.
Based on application features, offline synchronisation complexity, device capabilities and platform testing requirements.
Next step
Discuss progressive web applications with Acmez
Share what you need to change, build, integrate or support. We will map the practical next step.