Mobile Apps
PWA vs Native App: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Progressive web app or native app? A plain-English comparison of cost, features, installation, app stores and maintenance to help you choose the right option.
Mobile App & PWA Development
Installable progressive web apps and mobile apps that run smoothly on Android, iPhone and desktop from a single codebase.
Mobile & PWA Apps
An app your customers can install, without the usual cost
A progressive web app (PWA) is a website that behaves like an app. Customers can add it to their home screen, it opens full-screen, loads fast and can work with a weak connection. One build works on Android, iPhone and desktop.
For many businesses, a PWA delivers most of the benefits of a native app at a fraction of the cost and with no app-store approval delays. When you do need store listings or device features, we can package the app for the Play Store and App Store.
We build apps for bookings, ordering, customer portals, field teams and internal tools, connected to your website and back-office systems.
What's included
- App planning and screen design
- Installable PWA (Android, iPhone, desktop)
- Offline support and caching
- User login and accounts
- Admin panel and dashboard
- API and database development
- Push notifications where supported
- Play Store / App Store packaging on request
Why Garwyn
What you get
One codebase
A single app for every device keeps development and maintenance costs down.
Installable
Customers add it to their home screen and open it like any other app.
Fast & reliable
Smart caching makes the app load quickly, even on slow mobile networks.
Connected
Works with your website, payments, CRM or internal systems through APIs.
Process
How it works
- Define the appUsers, key journeys, features and which devices matter most.
- Design screensClickable screen designs you can try before development starts.
- Build in sprintsWorking previews you can install and test on your own phone.
- Launch & improveRelease, gather feedback and add features in later phases.
Perfect If
Who it's for
- Businesses that want repeat customers to order or book easily
- Teams that need a simple app for staff in the field
- Startups testing an app idea before investing in native apps
- Businesses with an existing website that want an app experience
Based in Panchkula, we work with businesses across Panchkula, Chandigarh, Mohali and Zirakpur, in person by appointment, and with clients across India remotely.
Timeline
Week by week
- Week 1Users, key journeys, features and devices agreed; we confirm whether a PWA is enough or you need a store app.
- Weeks 2–3Clickable screen designs you can try on your phone before development starts.
- Following weeksBuilt in sprints, with working previews you can install and test. Most apps take 4–10 weeks in total, like other custom web applications.
- LaunchRelease on your website, Play Store packaging if needed, and a list of features for the next phase.
What affects the price
- The number of screens and types of user
- Logins, payments, push notifications and offline features
- The admin panel and reports
- Store listings: Play Store packaging, or a native build if you need the App Store
- Connections to your website or back-office systems
Every quote is fixed-scope and free. Tell us what you need and we'll reply with a price and timeline.
FAQ
Mobile & PWA Apps: common questions
What is the difference between a PWA and a native app?
A PWA runs in the browser and can be installed from your website, while a native app is downloaded from an app store. PWAs are faster and cheaper to build and update; native apps have deeper access to some device features.
Will a PWA work on iPhone?
Yes. iPhone users can add a PWA to their home screen from Safari, and recent iOS versions support push notifications for installed web apps.
Can the app be listed on the Play Store?
Yes. A PWA can be packaged for the Google Play Store, and we can advise on App Store options for your project.
How much does an app cost?
It depends on the screens, features and integrations. Share your idea and we will send a free, fixed-scope quote.
Do I need a Google Play developer account?
Yes, if the app will be on the Play Store. It should be in your business's name so the listing belongs to you. Google charges a one-time registration fee, and organisation accounts also need a D-U-N-S number. We help you set it up and publish under it.
Can a PWA send push notifications?
Yes. On Android and desktop they work in the browser; on iPhone they work once the user has added the app to their home screen (iOS 16.4 and later).
How do updates reach users?
A PWA updates itself the next time it is opened, with no app-store review. Changes go live as soon as we publish them.
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