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What is a progressive web app and does Creuto build them?

Short answer

A progressive web app (PWA) is a website that installs and behaves like an app, with offline support, home screen icons and push notifications on supported devices. Creuto builds PWAs for businesses that want an app-like experience without, or before, committing to separate app store releases.

The full answer

PWAs run in the browser, so a single codebase serves desktop and mobile users and updates go live without app store review. Users can add the app to their home screen, and service workers cache key screens so the app keeps working on slow or patchy connections.

They are a good fit for ordering, booking, field service, content and internal tools, especially where users visit often but may not want to download another app. They are also a cost-conscious way to validate demand before investing in native apps.

There are limits. Some device features and background behaviours are restricted, particularly on iOS, and app store visibility is not the same as a listed native app. Creuto explains these trade-offs during discovery so you know whether a PWA, a native app or both is the right path.

Many teams start with a PWA and later add a Flutter or React Native app that shares the same backend and APIs, which Creuto plans for from the beginning.

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