How to install your web apps as PWAs on iPhone, Android and desktop.
Apps you build with AppBlips and host on any HTTPS address can be installed as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on supported devices. Follow these quick steps to put a hosted app straight onto your Home Screen in seconds.
Zero Configuration Required
Once your app is deployed to an HTTPS URL, you can install it from your browser or device home screen.
Introduction
What is a progressive web app?
A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a web application built using modern web standards that delivers the exact experience of a native smartphone app. Instead of being trapped inside a mobile browser with URL bars, back buttons, and tab switchers, a PWA installs directly onto your phone and runs in its own dedicated, fullscreen window.
Home Screen Presence
Installs alongside your other native apps with a custom home screen icon and splash screen. Opens in one tap without opening a browser first.
Standalone Fullscreen
No browser address bars, reload buttons, or tab bars taking up screen real estate. The entire display is dedicated to your application's user interface.
Instant Zero-Friction Updates
No waiting days for App Store review approvals. Every time you push an update, users receive the latest version automatically upon re-opening the app.
No App Store Tax or Gates
Zero $99/year developer accounts, no 30% revenue cuts, and no arbitrary store rejections. Distribute directly to your users anywhere in the world via URL.
Installation Instructions
Install to your mobile device.
Assumes you have exported your application and deployed it to an HTTPS web address on a host you control.
Open Deployed App in SafariRequired Browser
Launch the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad and navigate to your deployed app's URL.
*Note: Apple requires Safari (or iOS 16.4+ WebKit) for adding web apps directly to the Home Screen.
Tap the Share Button Share Icon
In the bottom navigation toolbar of Safari (or top right on iPad), tap the Share button — represented by a square icon with an arrow pointing upward.
Select "Add to Home Screen" Add to Home Screen
In the iOS share sheet modal that slides up, scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen" (indicated by a plus symbol inside a square).
Confirm Title and Tap "Add"
A preview screen appears showing your app's icon and default name. You can edit the title if desired, then tap "Add" in the top-right corner.
Ready! Launch from Your Home Screen
Your app icon is now on your iPhone Home Screen. Tap it anytime to launch your app in clean, standalone fullscreen mode without Safari address bars.
At A Glance
PWA vs. Traditional App Store
| Feature | AppBlips PWA | Traditional Native Store |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Friction | 1 tap from browser URL | Search store, authenticate, wait for 100MB+ download |
| Store Fees & Commissions | 0% fee (Free forever) | 15% to 30% cut on all digital revenue |
| Developer Accounts | None required | $99/yr (Apple) + $25 (Google) |
| Update Turnaround | Instant on next reload | 24-72 hours review queue |
| Fullscreen Window | Yes (No browser chrome) | Yes |
| Storage Footprint | Typically < 5 MB | 50 MB – 250 MB+ |
Common Questions
PWA Frequently Asked Questions
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