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Progressive Web Apps

We make your website feel like a phone app right in the browser, with no app store needed. It's like getting all the perks of an app without standing in line to download it.

Starting at
$14,997
★ 5.0 Rating (62+ Reviews) ✓ BBB A+ Accredited ✓ 29 Years in Business ✓ 23,762+ Projects ✓ 9,536+ Clients Served

The Challenge

You need mobile app functionality but cannot justify the expense of building and maintaining separate iOS and Android apps. App store approval processes and fees add barriers you would rather avoid.

Our Solution

AppWT develops progressive web apps delivering mobile experiences through browsers. Get app functionality without app store hassles, approval delays, or maintaining multiple native codebases.

About Our Progressive Web Apps Services

Progressive Web Apps provide mobile app experiences through web browsers, avoiding app store approval processes and installation friction. We develop PWAs that work offline, send push notifications, install to home screens, and feel like native apps. These apps update instantly without user downloads and work across all devices from single codebases. Southfield software companies and Troy service businesses deliver app functionality without maintaining separate iOS and Android versions. PWAs load instantly even on slow connections through intelligent caching, provide offline functionality for critical features, and sync data when connectivity returns. Users add PWAs to home screens without visiting app stores, eliminating installation barriers. Development uses modern web technologies that deliver performance approaching native apps. PWAs work for e-commerce, business tools, content platforms, and service delivery. You avoid app store fees, approval delays, and the expense of maintaining multiple native codebases.

What's Included

✓ Offline functionality, Push notifications, App-like interface, Fast loading, Installable on devices, No app store required

Pricing

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Under promise, over deliver.

Launch

$14,997
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$7,997
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$19,997
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$49,997
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Technical Details

Progressive Web App development in 2025 implements the W3C Web Application Manifest specification and Service Worker API to deliver installable, offline-capable web experiences with native-like functionality. The core architecture comprises a Web App Manifest (manifest.json) defining application metadata including name, icons (192px and 512px minimum), start_url, display mode (standalone/fullscreen/minimal-ui), and theme colors; plus Service Workers"”background scripts that intercept network requests, implement caching strategies, and enable push notifications. Service Worker lifecycle management handles installation, activation, and fetch events, with caching strategies including Cache-First (for static assets), Network-First (for dynamic content), Stale-While-Revalidate (for balanced performance), and Cache-Only/Network-Only for specific use cases. Modern PWA development leverages Workbox library for simplified service worker implementation, providing precaching, runtime caching, and background sync capabilities. Technical requirements mandate HTTPS serving (except localhost for development), responsive design implementation, and progressive enhancement patterns ensuring functionality degradation on unsupported platforms. The App Shell architecture separates core UI framework (HTML, CSS, JavaScript skeleton) from dynamic content, enabling instant loading through cached shell delivery with content populated via API requests. Push Notification implementation utilizes the Push API with VAPID (Voluntary Application Server Identification) authentication, storing subscription endpoints in backend databases for targeted message delivery. Background Sync API enables deferred action completion when connectivity returns, while the Background Fetch API handles large file downloads persisting beyond page lifecycle. The Periodic Background Sync API (where supported) enables scheduled content updates. Browser support varies, with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox providing comprehensive implementations, while Safari/iOS maintains partial support with ongoing enhancements. PWA deployment typically targets 90+ Lighthouse scores across Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO categories, with Core Web Vitals compliance (LCP < 2.5s, INP < 200ms, CLS < 0.1) essential for optimal user experience and search visibility.

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What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from verified clients across Google, Clutch, and more.

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Lifesaver for me and the business

"AppWT has been a lifer saver for me and the business. They have spent time training me how to do things on the Internet, assisting with website improvements, social media, video development and more."

Oscar Green
Inspired Crystal Awards
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*****

Very competitive pricing and innovative thinking

"The project was successful and was handled in a timely manner. Communication levels were very high. They were very responsive. Very competitive pricing and innovative thinking."

James Harris
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Clutch
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Service Area

Progressive Web Apps Across Metro Detroit & Beyond

Our headquarters sits at Five Mile and Farmington in Livonia. We have served Michigan businesses since 1997 — 29+ years from one home base, now reaching clients across 21 states and 5 countries.

Livonia Home Base

Five Mile & Farmington Rd, near Madonna University, Greenmead Historical Park, and the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. We host trainings here.

Wayne County Corridor

Westland, Garden City, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Redford, Dearborn, and Detroit proper. Schoolcraft College sits on our weekly Haggerty route.

Oakland County

Farmington Hills, Novi, Southfield, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, and Troy. Twelve Oaks Mall and the Somerset Collection corridor.

Beyond Metro Detroit

Flint (our original 1997 home), Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and statewide Michigan. National clients across 21 states.

Not in Metro Detroit? We work remotely with clients nationwide. Reach out for a free consult.

Frequently Asked Questions

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