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What is a webapp?

WebApps are applications in which the application logic runs via the cloud or on a server and the data is displayed in the browser of any end device. Thanks to caching, Progressive WebApps (short: PWA) can now also be used offline and are less and less inferior to native apps in terms of usage.
Logic and data storage is (mainly) executed on a server

Server/Cloud

Logic and data storage is (mainly) executed on a server

Presentation typically on the device in the web browser

Webbrowser

Presentation typically on the device in the web browser

Webapp vs. Native App

Advantages of a Progressive Webapp

Apps found their way into our digital everyday lives primarily via smartphones and tablets. Until recently, users regarded native apps as the 'standard' or 'normal case' of an app. Recently, however, more and more Web apps have been appearing whose technical developments and applications are growing rapidly. More and more well-known brands - e.g. Twitter, Sportschau, YouTube, GoogleMaps, GoogleTranslate, Giropay, DAZN, Eventim (just a small excerpt) - are also providing their services in a Progresive WebApp.

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<i class='small'>Exclusively for one operating system</i><br/>Native Apps

Exclusively for one operating system
Native Apps

Native apps are developed for specific operating systems such as iOS or Android. They can be used on both mobile and desktop operating systems. What they have in common, however, is that they only run on the system for which they were programmed. This exclusivity is already indicated by the English term 'native', which translates to 'at home'.

For the development of native apps and the broadest possible market coverage, this means that a native app must be developed, maintained and maintained for each operating system.

<i class='small'>Independent of operating system</i><br/>WebApps

Independent of operating system
WebApps

In comparison to native apps, Web apps (=Web applications) are called directly via the browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari or Firefox, and are thus independent of the operating system. Rather, they can be operated on any device on which such a browser is installed. Progressive WebApps thus combine many features of native apps with the practical properties of websites.

Although Progressive WebApp development is a relatively recent phenomenon, cross-browser development can already ensure that the basic functions of a Webapp work on any common browser. Exceptions are new WebApp functions, if they are not yet supported by a corresponding browser. Then, however, the PWA behaves simply like a conventional website.

From Instant ready to high performance
Advantages For users

Progressive WebApps can be operated on all Internet-enabled end devices that are equipped with a web browser. This makes them independent of operating systems.

Independent of operating system

Progressive WebApps can be operated on all Internet-enabled end devices that are equipped with a web browser. This makes them independent of operating systems.

No matter whether new functionalities are added or you have adapted your design: Users always download their latest version. Updates are therefore only required on the server.

No updates required

No matter whether new functionalities are added or you have adapted your design: Users always download their latest version. Updates are therefore only required on the server.

Via 'Add to Homescreen', PWAs can be saved as usual with an icon on the start screen of the end devices and started with a click. As with native apps, Web apps can also access native functions such as push notifications, camera or geolocation.

Top User Experience

Via 'Add to Homescreen', PWAs can be saved as usual with an icon on the start screen of the end devices and started with a click. As with native apps, Web apps can also access native functions such as push notifications, camera or geolocation.

Once called online, the Progressive WebApp or page can also be used in offline mode the next time you visit it. Technically, this works by loading the content from the cache.

offline functionality

Once called online, the Progressive WebApp or page can also be used in offline mode the next time you visit it. Technically, this works by loading the content from the cache.

Immediate reaction to interactions with users and fast loading times through caching and optimized browser performance.

High Speed & Performance

Immediate reaction to interactions with users and fast loading times through caching and optimized browser performance.

No download and no installation necessary - you simply start the PWA from your browser and do not need any additional storage space on your end device.

Instant Ready

No download and no installation necessary - you simply start the PWA from your browser and do not need any additional storage space on your end device.

Encrypted HTTPS communication ensures that when you are using Progressive WebApps, you are always in a secure environment.

High security by default

Encrypted HTTPS communication ensures that when you are using Progressive WebApps, you are always in a secure environment.

Affordable and flexible
Advantages For operators

WepApps do not have to be developed independently for different operating systems. Together with an efficient and in comparison to native apps often cheaper programming you can save considerable costs in development and maintenance.

Cross-operating system development

WepApps do not have to be developed independently for different operating systems. Together with an efficient and in comparison to native apps often cheaper programming you can save considerable costs in development and maintenance.

With a PWA you get a fast and performance-oriented website in addition to an 'App'. In addition to different apps for Android and Apple devices, you don't have to program a website that is best ranked in Google Search and draws the attention of interested users to your app.

3 in 1

With a PWA you get a fast and performance-oriented website in addition to an 'App'. In addition to different apps for Android and Apple devices, you don't have to program a website that is best ranked in Google Search and draws the attention of interested users to your app.

As the operator of a Progressive WebApp, you do not need a paid App Store Membership, e.g. in the Google Play and/or Apple App Store, nor do you have to share your revenue (usually 30%) with the stores. You are also free to list the WebApp in a store at all.

Independence from App Stores

As the operator of a Progressive WebApp, you do not need a paid App Store Membership, e.g. in the Google Play and/or Apple App Store, nor do you have to share your revenue (usually 30%) with the stores. You are also free to list the WebApp in a store at all.

You are independent of iOS or Android updates and therefore do not have to adapt your WebApp at the same time as the operating systems are updated. This also saves you the cost of installing your own updates in the AppStore.

Independence from updates

You are independent of iOS or Android updates and therefore do not have to adapt your WebApp at the same time as the operating systems are updated. This also saves you the cost of installing your own updates in the AppStore.

Updates of a WebApp can go live immediately and are immediately available for all users. In addition, changes to the code (software) or content do not need to be reviewed by an app store before you implement them.

Time-saving & responsive

Updates of a WebApp can go live immediately and are immediately available for all users. In addition, changes to the code (software) or content do not need to be reviewed by an app store before you implement them.

Since PWAs are called up de facto like a web page over a URL, they can also appear in the Google search results and they can advertise them like a normal web page e.g. with AdWords or over Social Media. You don't have to deal with different acquisition costs for Android or iOS users either.

Affordable marketing

Since PWAs are called up de facto like a web page over a URL, they can also appear in the Google search results and they can advertise them like a normal web page e.g. with AdWords or over Social Media. You don't have to deal with different acquisition costs for Android or iOS users either.

Publishing a mobile application to an App Store is not enough to ensure that users install your app. With a native app, you need to direct traffic to your app within each app store. These additional costs for the application in the App Store are eliminated with a WebApp or can be used more efficiently across products.

Efficient Marketing

Publishing a mobile application to an App Store is not enough to ensure that users install your app. With a native app, you need to direct traffic to your app within each app store. These additional costs for the application in the App Store are eliminated with a WebApp or can be used more efficiently across products.

For the development of Progressive WebApps we exclusively use common Open Source technology. This makes you permanently independent of individual developers and you always have access to a large developer community.

Large developer community

For the development of Progressive WebApps we exclusively use common Open Source technology. This makes you permanently independent of individual developers and you always have access to a large developer community.

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Friedrich Stoller

Friedrich Stoller

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