PWA Development

Progressive Web App Development in Australia

Skip the App Store gauntlet. A Progressive Web App installs straight from the browser, works offline, supports push notifications and ships updates instantly — built on the same modern stack as our web apps.

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5.0

Google Rating

ASAP

Turnaround

100+

Websites Built

10+ Yrs

Experience

Trusted by Local Businesses

Custom Progressive Web App (PWA) Development

10+

Years

100+

Sites Built

ASAP

Turnaround

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are the sweet spot between a website and a native mobile app. Users tap an 'Install' button in their browser, get an icon on their home screen, and from then on it behaves like a native app — full screen, offline-capable, push notifications, biometrics — without the App Store review process, $99/yr developer fees or 15–30% commission on in-app purchases.

We build PWAs in TypeScript + React with a service worker layer for offline caching, IndexedDB for local storage, Web Push for notifications and a Web App Manifest tuned for both iOS and Android. They share the same Supabase backend as the rest of your stack, so you ship one product instead of three (website + iOS + Android).

Pairs naturally with our web app builds when you want app-like behaviour without committing to a native iOS / Android build.

Why PWAs Beat Native for Most Business Apps

App Store-free, instantly updateable, one codebase for every device.

No App Store or Google Play approval — ship updates the same day

No 15–30% platform commission on payments or subscriptions

One codebase serves desktop, mobile web and installed app

Works offline with smart caching of pages, assets and data

Push notifications on Android and iOS (16.4+) supported

Installed in 2 taps — no 80MB download from a store

What a Production PWA Includes

The technical building blocks behind a real, installable PWA.

Offline-First Service Worker

Smart cache strategies (cache-first for shell, stale-while-revalidate for content, network-first for forms) so users keep working with no connection — common-sense fallbacks instead of an offline error page.

Installable Manifest

Web App Manifest tuned for iOS and Android — proper icons, splash screens, standalone display mode, custom theme colour, share targets and shortcuts. Installs in 2 taps from Safari, Chrome or Edge.

Web Push Notifications

Native-style push on Android, Windows, macOS and (since iOS 16.4) iPhone. Segmented audiences, scheduled sends and click-through tracking handled in your admin panel.

Core Web Vitals Tuned

Built to pass LCP, INP and CLS thresholds on real-world mobile networks — because a PWA that feels slow gets uninstalled in the same week. Same speed work as our <a href='/website-speed-optimisation-australia' class='text-primary hover:underline'>speed optimisation</a> service.

Our Services

Web Design & Marketing Services for PWA Development

Everything pwa development need to launch, grow and rank online — designed, built and managed in-house.

Custom Web Design

Hand-coded, conversion-focused pwa development websites built to win local searches and turn visitors into enquiries.

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E-Commerce Stores

100% custom online stores for pwa development who want full control over design, performance and data — no Shopify, no Woo.

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Web Apps & Booking Systems

Custom client portals, booking systems and dashboards built around the way pwa development actually work.

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SEO Services

Rank locally on Google with on-page, technical and local SEO tuned for pwa development.

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Google Ads Management

Get on Google's first page today with high-converting Search, Performance Max and Call/Lead-Form ads for pwa development.

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PWA Use Cases We Build

Where PWAs deliver the most lift over a plain website or a native app.

Field & On-Site ToolsInternal Staff AppsMembership PortalsBooking AppsOrder & Quoting ToolsLoyalty ProgramsContent / Reading AppsReal-Time DashboardsEvent AppsTradie Job AppsCustomer Self-ServiceB2B Account Portals

Why Aussie Businesses Pick PWAs

PWAs are the most underrated piece of modern web tech in Australia. They give you 90% of what a native app offers — installable, offline, push-enabled, full-screen, biometrics — without the App Store review cycle, the developer accounts, the platform fees, or the dual codebase. For internal tools, member portals, tradie apps and most SaaS, that's the whole game.

We've shipped PWAs that replaced existing native apps and dropped maintenance costs by 60%, and built greenfield PWAs that go from idea to home-screen icon in 6–10 weeks. Same senior engineer end-to-end, same modern stack (React, TypeScript, Supabase, Stripe), and the same fixed-price quoting model.

Book a free scoping call to see whether a PWA fits your use case — we'll tell you honestly when native is the better call.

What's Included

Every Site Ships With

100% custom React build
No WordPress, no page builders, no bloat.
Local SEO foundations
Schema, suburb pages and Google Business alignment.
Mobile-first & blazing fast
Core Web Vitals tuned for conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a PWA and a native app?

A PWA lives on the web — installable from a browser, no app store, instantly updateable. A native app is downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, takes more storage, needs store approval for every update, and pays Apple/Google a cut of in-app purchases. For most business apps (bookings, portals, dashboards, tradie tools), a PWA delivers 90% of the experience at 40% of the cost.

How much does a PWA cost in Australia?

Most PWAs land between $4,000 and $25,000 depending on scope — a single-purpose tool (member portal, internal app) is on the lower end, a full SaaS PWA with offline-first sync, payments and multi-tenant admin is on the higher end. Always fixed-price after a free scoping call.

Does a PWA work on iPhone?

Yes. Modern Safari (iOS 16.4+) supports installation to the home screen, web push notifications, badges, share targets and most service worker features. We test on the latest two iOS versions plus the previous one to keep older devices covered.

Can a PWA work offline?

Yes — that's the headline feature. We use a service worker plus IndexedDB to cache pages, assets and data so the app keeps working with no connection, then quietly syncs changes back to the server once you're online again. Perfect for field workers, tradies and anyone on patchy mobile coverage.

Can a PWA accept payments?

Yes — we use Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay) directly in the browser, with no Apple or Google commission. That's one of the biggest reasons subscription businesses choose a PWA over a native iOS app.

Can I upgrade a PWA to a native app later?

Yes — and we plan for it. The React + TypeScript codebase shares ~80% of its logic with a React Native build, so when the time comes (usually if you need very heavy native integrations or a presence in the App Store for marketing), the jump is realistic — not a rewrite.

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