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Website • PWA • Native — Explained

Most people know what a website is. A PWA is less familiar — it's a website that can behave like an app. Here's how website, PWA, and native compare.

We build websites, PWAs, and native apps from one codebase, and you own the code and database from Day 1. Start small, upgrade without rebuilding.

Level 1 • $500

Website

Custom site you own. 3-5 pages, login/auth, lead capture to YOUR database, admin dashboard to edit from phone, domain + SSL + SEO + 95+ speed. GitHub repo Day 1.

Best for: You need a professional site and want to own everything.
Level 2 • $750 - $2.5k • Most Popular

PWA — Progressive Web App

Your website that can behave like an app. Installable to home screen, works offline, push notifications, fast. No App Store. Same URL.

Best for: Most local businesses who want app-like experience without native cost.
Level 3 • $5k+ • Full Power

Native App

Real App Store + Play Store. iOS + Android from one codebase. Camera, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, Face ID, background tracking. We handle submission.

Best for: Delivery, gyms, anything needing Bluetooth/NFC/background tracking.

Website — how ours differs from builders

You Own The Code

Not renting from Wix/Squarespace. You get GitHub repo Day 1. Host anywhere, hire anyone.

No lock-in

Real SEO + Speed

95+ PageSpeed, real domain, SSL, sitemap. Google can actually find you.

Better than most builders

Your Data, Your DB

Leads go to YOUR MongoDB, not their dashboard. Export anytime. Admin can edit prices/hours from phone.

You own the customers

PWA — why many businesses haven't heard of it

PWAs don't get much advertising — App Stores earn 30% on native apps, 0% on PWAs. So many businesses default to native when a PWA would cover their needs for less.

Lives on Home Screen

Not lost in browser tabs. One tap to open, like an app icon.

Easier repeat visits

Fast

Loads in <1 sec on good connection, works well on slower networks. Speed helps SEO.

Lower bounce rate

Push Notifications

Optional channel for updates — new menu, deal, event — direct to phone if they opt in.

Free re-engagement

Works Offline

Core info — menu, prices, hours, contact — cached and available without signal.

Works with bad service

No App Store Required

No 30% cut, no approval wait for PWA. When you do need native, we can ship that too.

Lower cost vs native

One Codebase, Everywhere

iOS, Android, Desktop from one build. No double dev cost.

One build, all platforms

Website vs PWA vs Native — Breakdown

Start at Level 1, upgrade without rebuilding. Same codebase, same database.

FeatureWebsite $500PWA $750-$2.5k ★Native $5k+
What is it?Custom site you own. Lives in browser.Website that acts like an app. Lives on home screen.Real app in phone. Lives in App Store.
InstallVisit URL.Add to Home Screen, no storeApp Store download
OfflineNoYes — cached core pagesYes — full
PushNoYes — if opted inYes
SpeedFast — 95+ scoreVery fastFastest — 60fps
Phone FeaturesBasicCamera, GPS, mic, tap-to-call, shareAll — Bluetooth, NFC, Face ID, background
You Own Code?Yes — GitHub + DB Day 1YesYes
Monthly FeesHosting ~$5/moHosting ~$5/mo$99/yr Apple + store fees
Upgrade Path→ PWA → Native, same code→ Native, data carries overTop level
Best ForProfessional presence, own everythingMost businesses wanting app-like feelHardware features or store presence

FAQ — what owners actually ask

3-5 pages (Home, Services/Menu, About, Contact), login/auth, lead capture to YOUR MongoDB, admin dashboard to change hours/prices/photos from your phone, custom domain + SSL, SEO + 95+ speed, and GitHub repo Day 1. Real code you own and can upgrade to PWA or Native later.