What is Web2App
Web2App is a technology and approach that allows you to transform an existing website into a fully functional mobile application for
Android and iOS. Instead of building a native app from scratch, you can wrap your website in a mobile shell and get an app that looks and feels native.
How Web2App Works
1. WebView Shell
Your site runs inside a native WebView container (WKWebView on iOS, WebView on Android) and appears as a standalone app.
2. Native Enhancements
Add features like push notifications, camera access, geolocation, offline mode, and more to enhance the user experience.
3. App Store Publishing
Package the shell as a mobile app and publish it to the App Store and Google Play like any native app.
Why Use Web2App
Faster Time to Market
Launch an app in days instead of months.
Lower Costs
Maintain only your website, not two codebases.
One Content Source
Website updates appear instantly in the app.
More Reach & Trust
Be present in official stores and build user trust.
Best Practices
- Use responsive design for mobile screens
- Optimize site performance and loading speed
- Implement push notifications via native plugins
- Add offline support with caching
- Ensure security with HTTPS and SSL validation
- Test on multiple devices and OS versions
Popular Tools
Capacitor / Cordova
Frameworks to wrap sites with access to native APIs.
Flutter WebView
Embed your website inside a Flutter app.
PWABuilder
Package your PWA for app stores.
WebViewGold
No-code templates to turn sites into apps.