Progressive Web Apps are web applications with enhanced features and modern APIs. We can also say that it is a mixture of mobile apps and web apps.

•        Progressive PWAs –

Progressive apps are progressive because it works for every user regardless of browser. One can use these apps all around the world. Progressive web apps work well because they build with progressive enhancement.

•        Fit To Screen or Responsive –

Progressive web apps are responsive. The responsive app means it fits every screen size whether it is mobile, tablets, laptop, or any other device.

•        No Connectivity dependency –

PWAs don’t depend upon the connectivity. These apps work on services, workers, and lower networks or offline.

•        Mobile Apps like Feel –

Apps built in PWAs looks like mobile apps. Their navigation and other features feel like an app instead of a web app.

•        High Security –

These apps serve on HTTPS, so no one can access the app without proper authorization.

•        Easily Discoverable –

Service worker register scope allows search engines to find PWA apps easily.

•        Customer Engagement –

Feature of Push notification makes these apps engage with users easily. Also, PWAs can be shared via URL and no complex installation is required.

Differentiate between Native Apps, Traditional Apps, and PWA Apps

1.      Native Apps –

Native mobile apps are coded in programming languages like Objective C or java for the respective operating system.

Features of Native apps:

• Most reliable and fast performance

• Device hardware’s complete access

• It modifies system settings

• It can use device’s features like camera, address book and many more

• Updates go through the store regulations and then send to the users

2.      Traditional Apps –

Features of traditional apps:

• These apps build using stands like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Web apps delivery depends upon the speed of internet

• Traditional apps have limited access to the device’s feature

• Web apps depend upon the internet connectivity

• Web apps can never be installed on your device

3.      PWA Apps –

Features of Progressive Web Apps:

• Updates are instant.

• PWAs have limited access to device’s features just like traditional apps

• Major disadvantage of PWAs is no IOS support yet