WebView app development – display web content in your app
As an app agency, we specialize in integrating existing responsive web content such as SaaS dashboards, e-commerce shops, news articles, and internal sales or customer service tools into a powerful app that feels like a native app to users.
WebView development: Faster releases and good budget control
The decision to develop a mobile app from scratch or to rely on a WebView strategy that accesses existing web content is often a question of efficiency. A separate app has many advantages and allows for maximum flexibility, but it also takes more time and involves higher costs. If you have already built your digital infrastructure on the web and most of the user experience is information- or transaction-based, a WebView-based development strategy is a good approach. Advantages of WebView app development include:
Good cost efficiency
The native or hybrid development of a separate app is usually associated with higher costs than the development of a WebView app. Since we use most of your existing web assets, the development costs are significantly lower.
Easy maintenance
There are also advantages in terms of maintenance, as only one code base needs to be maintained (that of your website). Every update, every bug fix, every new feature on your website also appears immediately in your app. This saves time and money.
Quick launch
As we all know, time is money. Instead of waiting 6 to 9 months for a complete native development, WebView integrations into an app often only take a few weeks, depending on the complexity.
WebView is not the same as a website: the technological implementation
Modern WebView applications go beyond simply projecting web content “in a frame” in an app. A modern WebView app is a sophisticated hybrid solution in which the boundaries between web and native user experiences are blurred by a so-called JavaScript bridge.
Mobile phone hardware access thanks to Native Bridge
The use of JavaScript Bridge technology allows the web app (running in the WebView container) to seamlessly access the phone's hardware. This allows the following features to be integrated into the app:
Sending push notifications
Improve customer loyalty and reactivate users through direct messages.
Use of camera & microphone
In addition to snapshots, practical functions such as scanning barcodes, documents, or even video recordings can be performed directly via the web application.
The use of geolocation (GPS)
Location-based services or optimized logistics functions can be easily integrated.
Biometric login
This feature is particularly important for business apps. Increase the security and user-friendliness of your app with Face ID or fingerprint authentication.
Audio and video content
The content can be seamlessly integrated into Webview apps by delivering it via the native player functions, enabling stable performance and a consistent user experience.
Native widgets
Widgets extend Webview apps with real system functions, making them easier to use.
App Store compliance for WebView apps
A major challenge in WebView app development is complying with strict app store guidelines. Apple and Google generally reject apps that merely “embed” a website and do not offer sufficient added value. As an experienced WebView app agency, we know which features to integrate so that there are no unpleasant surprises when your app launches.
Clear added value: We integrate mandatory native functions (such as push notifications), thereby ensuring an app-typical user experience that clearly distinguishes itself from simply “embedding” a website.
Performance optimization: We optimize the loading speed and caching of the WebView container. This minimizes latency and guarantees a good user experience.
Clean submission: We support you in submitting your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play. From creating metadata to communicating with the review teams. This minimizes the risk of rejection.
Ready for your WebView app? Get a free consultation now
You have the web content and we have the expertise to make it available to your mobile users. Contact us today for a free consultation, including an analysis of your existing website content. We will work with you to determine the savings and acceleration potential that the WebView strategy offers for your specific project.
25+ Heroes
Our growing team consists of experts for design, development, project management and app operations.
100+ App Launches
We have realised over 100 apps for iOS, Android, Web and Windows for our clients. We always focus on long-term customer relationships and the highest quality in conception and development.
50+ satisfied B2B clients
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Both in our internal processes and in the cooperation with our more than 50 satisfied clients. Regular check-ins and test versions ensure transparency and a real "we-feeling".
10+ years of experience
Since 2015, we have successfully implemented over 100 apps for corporations, medium-sized companies, start-ups and research institutions.
No outsourcing or offshoring
Our mantra is: if it says Hybrid Heroes on it, it's only Hybrid Heroes inside.
Long-term client relationships
Over many years, we have gained the trust of numerous clients and maintain long-term, trusting partnerships.
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