About PWABuilder
PWABuilder helps web developers package a progressive web app for app stores. It is an open source project on GitHub and is aimed at publishing an existing web app rather than building one from scratch.
What it does
A progressive web app is a website that can be installed and used like an app. PWABuilder works with a web app that already has a manifest and a service worker, and it helps turn it into store packages. The tool is meant to shorten the path from a working website to a listing in an app store.
Key features
- Packages an existing progressive web app
- Produces packages for app store submission
- Source code is open on GitHub
- Documentation on preparing a web app for stores
Who it's for
PWABuilder suits web developers who already have a progressive web app and want it listed in app stores. It is also useful for product teams that want an app store presence without building a separate native version.
Pricing and good to know
The source code is on GitHub. Store accounts have their own developer fees, set by each store, so budget for those separately. Your web app still needs a valid manifest and a working service worker, so check those first. Test the packaged app on each target store before you submit it.
Highlights
- Package an existing progressive web app
- Create store-ready packages for app submission
- Read the documentation on preparing a web app
- Review the open source code on GitHub
