Progressive Web App Development vs. Native Mobile Apps for Startups
In 2026, the strategic calculation for a startup’s mobile presence has fundamentally changed. We are no longer in the era where “Native is the only way to feel like an app.” The technological gap that once separated the mobile web from the App Store has been bridged by WebAssembly (Wasm), enhanced Service Worker capabilities, and—most crucially—Apple’s comprehensive adoption of open web standards for iOS.
For a startup founder, the decision between a Progressive Web App (PWA) and a Native Mobile App is no longer just a technical choice; it is a financial and distribution strategy that can determine your “runway” and your “Time to Product-Market Fit.”
The “App Store Barrier” and the 2026 Shift
Historically, startups flocked to Native apps because they wanted two things: Push Notifications and a presence on the user’s Home Screen. For a decade, Apple restricted these features to Native apps only.
However, as …
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