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PWA or Android app?

Choose an app format around your customers and the features they need.

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Begin with the customer’s task

Write down what a customer needs to do: browse products, place an order, manage a booking, or use a particular device feature. The best format follows the task, your budget, and how people will find the experience.

What a PWA offers

A Progressive Web App extends a website with an app-like experience. Supported browsers can let users add it to their home screen. It can be a practical fit for an online store because customers can visit a web link and use the same underlying service. Installation and feature support vary by device and browser.

What to discuss for an Android app

A custom Android app may be suitable when you need a more tailored mobile experience or device-specific capabilities. Discuss account access, APIs, testing, updates, and distribution before choosing this route. Packaging a website into an APK is different from building a fully native application.

App-store publication is a separate step

An app package is not the same thing as a published store listing. Developer accounts, store policies, submission review, and ongoing maintenance need to be considered. Do not assume that a free PWA includes Play Store or App Store publication.

Choose around your first release

Start with the essential tasks and agree on the first version. Digi Biz ecommerce plans include a PWA. Native apps, web-to-app conversion, integrations, and broader mobile development can be scoped separately when your requirements call for them.

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