Key Takeaways
- PWAs eliminate app store friction: users access your app instantly from the browser without downloading anything.
- Twitter's PWA reduced data usage by 70% and increased tweets sent by 75% compared to their native app.
- PWAs work offline through service worker caching, making them ideal for emerging markets with unreliable connectivity.
PWA vs Native Apps
The choice between PWA and native depends on what device capabilities you need and how you want to distribute your app:
| Capability | PWA | Native App |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | URL (instant access) | App store (download required) |
| Offline support | Yes (service workers) | Yes |
| Push notifications | Yes (except iOS Safari limitations) | Yes |
| Camera/GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth/NFC | Limited | Full access |
| Development cost | 1 codebase | 2 codebases (iOS + Android) |
iOS Limitation
Apple restricts some PWA features on iOS, including background sync and reliable push notifications. If your primary audience is iOS and these features are critical, consider a native app or React Native hybrid.
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