PWA Development

Progressive Web App (PWA) Development Services in Melbourne & Sydney

OpenMalo builds Progressive Web Apps that install on the home screen, work offline, and deliver push notifications — all without an App Store. Our Melbourne PWA team has delivered 40+ production PWAs for Australian businesses seeking the reach of the web combined with a native app experience, at a fraction of native development cost.

40+PWAs Built
13+Years Experience
90+Avg Lighthouse Score
60%Avg Cost Saving vs Native
9:41 Dashboard Good morning, OpenMalo AU Projects 300+ Clients 180+ Rating 4.9 Weekly Activity Active Projects iOS Banking App AI Dashboard Tech Stack React Flutter AI Node.js Python Swift Kotlin Client Satisfaction 99% 🚀 On-time Delivery 13+ yrs exp 🔒 NDA Protected Your IP is safe always ✓
Offline-First Architecture
Web Push on iOS & Android
Lighthouse Score 90+

What You Get With Our PWA Development Services

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Can a PWA really be installed on the home screen like a native app?

Yes — modern PWAs using Web App Manifest display an "Add to Home Screen" prompt on Android Chrome and iOS Safari. On Android, installed PWAs appear in the app drawer, receive push notifications, and open in a standalone window that looks and feels indistinguishable from a native app.

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How does a PWA work offline without an internet connection?

Service Workers cache static assets, API responses, and application shells using Cache API and IndexedDB. Users can browse cached content, complete forms, and queue data-entry actions that sync automatically when connectivity returns — critical for regional Australian users.

Will the PWA load fast enough to match native app speed?

We target a 90+ Google Lighthouse performance score on every PWA. Code splitting, lazy loading, CDN edge delivery, and service worker precaching combine to deliver sub-2-second first contentful paint and near-instant repeat visits for returning users.

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Can we send push notifications through a PWA?

Yes — Web Push API via the browser Push Service supports native-style notifications on Android Chrome and desktop. On iOS, Web Push is supported from iOS 16.4 onwards for installed PWAs — making it viable across the full Australian mobile market today.

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How does a PWA compare to a native app for Google SEO?

PWAs are fully crawlable and indexable by Google — a major advantage over native apps. Built with server-side rendering (Next.js or Nuxt), proper semantic HTML, and Core Web Vitals optimisation, a PWA can rank for commercial keywords and drive organic traffic directly to the experience.

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Can a PWA accept payments without App Store fees?

Yes — Payment Request API and Stripe.js handle card payments natively in the browser without App Store billing rules or 30% commission. Apple Pay and Google Pay are both supported via the Web Payments API in compatible browsers on iOS and Android.

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Is a PWA secure enough for authenticated user data?

PWAs must be served over HTTPS. We implement Content Security Policy headers, Subresource Integrity checks, secure cookie handling with HttpOnly and SameSite=Strict flags, and full OWASP Top 10 protections on every PWA build.

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How do we track PWA performance and user behaviour?

Google Analytics 4 with custom event tracking, Web Vitals API reporting to GA4, and Workbox service worker analytics provide complete visibility into performance, install rates, push notification opt-in rates, and offline usage patterns.

Australia's Trusted Progressive Web App Developers

OpenMalo has been building Progressive Web Apps since service workers landed in Chrome Stable in 2015 — we have tracked every advancement in the spec and been early adopters of Web Push on iOS, the Badging API, the File System Access API, and the Web Share Target API. Our Melbourne PWA team has delivered 40+ production PWAs for Australian retailers, media companies, government digital services, and SaaS products — consistently achieving Lighthouse scores of 90+ across all four audited categories.

We build PWAs with Next.js 14 (React) or Nuxt 3 (Vue) as our primary frameworks, using Workbox 7 for service worker management and TypeScript throughout. Every PWA is deployed to edge infrastructure — Cloudflare Workers or Vercel Edge Functions — for sub-100ms response times from Australian data centres. Post-launch support starts from AUD $600/month covering dependency updates, Lighthouse score maintenance, and Core Web Vitals monitoring.

Next.js 14 App Router & Nuxt 3 PWA development
Workbox 7 service worker with offline-first caching
Web Push API: Android Chrome + iOS 16.4+ support
Google Lighthouse 90+ score guarantee on every build
Cloudflare & Vercel edge deployment in Australian region
Core Web Vitals & CrUX field data monitoring included

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Tell us about your project and we'll respond within 24 hours.

Full-Spectrum Progressive Web App Development Services

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PWA Development with Next.js (React)

Full-stack PWAs built with Next.js 14 App Router — server-side rendered, fully SEO-indexed, and optimised for Core Web Vitals with Workbox service workers for robust offline support.

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PWA Development with Nuxt 3 (Vue)

Vue 3-powered PWAs using Nuxt 3 with server-side rendering, Australian edge deployment, and @vite-pwa/nuxt for robust offline caching and Web Push notification support.

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Existing Website to PWA Conversion

Convert your current website into a Progressive Web App with offline support, home screen install, and Web Push notifications — often deliverable in 4–8 weeks without a full rebuild.

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PWA Performance & Lighthouse Optimisation

Audit and fix an existing PWA to achieve Lighthouse 90+ scores — addressing Core Web Vitals regressions, service worker caching strategy, JavaScript bundle size, and image delivery.

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Web Push Notification Integration

Add Web Push to your existing web application — server-side push service setup, browser subscription management, user segmentation, A/B testing, and analytics integration.

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PWA Maintenance & Lighthouse Monitoring

Ongoing Next.js, Nuxt, and Workbox updates, Lighthouse score monitoring, Core Web Vitals tracking, security patch management, and feature additions from AUD $600/month.

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Technologies We Use

Industry-leading tools and frameworks chosen for performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

Frameworks
Next.js 14 Nuxt 3 SvelteKit
Service Workers
Workbox 7 vite-plugin-pwa next-pwa
Push
Web Push API Firebase FCM OneSignal
Offline Data
IndexedDB Cache API Background Sync
Deployment
Cloudflare Workers Vercel Edge AWS CloudFront
Testing
Lighthouse CI Playwright WebPageTest

Our PWA Development Process

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PWA Feasibility & Service Worker Strategy

We assess your required PWA capabilities (offline mode, push, install, background sync), define the service worker caching strategy for each asset type, and determine whether SSR (Next.js/Nuxt) or a SPA approach best fits your SEO and performance goals.

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Performance-First Design & Architecture

UI is designed with Core Web Vitals budgets built in from day one — image format selection, font loading strategy, above-the-fold content prioritisation, and layout shift prevention in the first Figma frame, not retrofitted later.

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Development & Lighthouse CI on Every PR

Two-week sprints deliver staging builds with Lighthouse CI scores tracked on every pull request. Service worker caching, offline mode, and Web Push notifications are tested on real Android and iOS devices each sprint.

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Edge Launch & Real User Monitoring

PWA is deployed to Cloudflare or Vercel edge infrastructure for fast TTFB across Australia. Lighthouse Lab monitoring, Core Web Vitals CrUX field data, and Real User Monitoring (RUM) are all active from the day of launch.

Why We're the Right Partner for PWA Development

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Proven Track Record

Consistently rated as a top technology company in Australia — backed by verified client reviews on Clutch and GoodFirms.

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NDA & IP Protection

We sign an NDA before any discussion. All IP belongs to you — no shared code, no reuse on completion.

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Full Transparency

Access to project management tools, weekly progress reports, and live sprint demos throughout delivery.

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Australian Based

Melbourne and Sydney offices with real people you can meet in your time zone. Invoiced in AUD.

Fast Delivery

Agile delivery with fortnightly demos so you see progress, give feedback, and stay in control at every sprint.

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Long-Term Partnership

We don't just deliver and disappear. Structured post-launch support and ongoing development partnerships available.

What Our Clients Say

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"OpenMalo delivered exactly what we needed — on time, on budget, and with a level of quality that exceeded our expectations. The team communicated brilliantly throughout."

James Mitchell
CEO, HealthTrack Australia
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"The technical quality and attention to detail from the OpenMalo team is outstanding. Our users love the end product and our business metrics improved significantly post-launch."

Sarah Robertson
Founder, Digital Ventures Melbourne
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"Fast, reliable, and professional. OpenMalo understood our requirements immediately and delivered a solution that has genuinely transformed how we operate. Highly recommended."

David Kumar
CTO, TechForward Sydney

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PWA Development FAQs

Common questions about our pwa development services.

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What is a Progressive Web App and how does it differ from a native app?
A PWA is a website that behaves like a native app — it installs to the home screen, works offline, sends push notifications, and loads instantly on repeat visits. Unlike a native app, it runs in the browser, does not require the App Store, and is fully indexed by Google. It is ideal when SEO, broad reach, and a lower development budget are priorities over deep native hardware integration.
How much does PWA development cost in Australia?
A PWA starts from AUD $12,000 for a simple offline-capable web app with home screen install support. A full-featured PWA with Web Push, complex offline data sync, and a bespoke design system typically ranges from AUD $25,000–$70,000. This is 50–70% cheaper than building equivalent native iOS and Android apps separately.
How long does it take to build a PWA in Melbourne or Sydney?
A simple website-to-PWA conversion takes 4–8 weeks. A new PWA built from scratch with offline support, Web Push, and a custom design system typically takes 8–16 weeks. Complex PWAs with real-time features, complex background sync, or multi-role user flows can take 4–6 months.
Do PWAs work properly on iPhones and iOS Safari in 2026?
Yes — iOS PWA support has improved significantly. iOS 16.4+ (released March 2023) added Web Push API for installed PWAs. iOS 17+ improved the install prompt. Offline service worker caching is fully supported. Some iOS Safari limitations remain compared to Chrome on Android, which we document clearly during project scoping.
Can a PWA send push notifications on both iOS and Android?
On Android Chrome, Web Push is fully supported with no install required. On iOS, Web Push is supported from iOS 16.4 onwards for PWAs added to the home screen — covering the vast majority of Australian iPhone users. We implement push notification opt-in flows optimised for both platforms.
Will a PWA rank on Google as well as a traditional website?
Yes — often better. PWAs built with server-side rendering (Next.js or Nuxt) are fully crawlable and indexable. Strong Core Web Vitals scores (which are confirmed Google ranking signals) mean well-optimised PWAs often rank above slower, poorly maintained traditional websites for the same keywords.
Can a PWA fully replace a native app for an Australian business?
For many businesses, yes. If your app handles content browsing, e-commerce, form submission, scheduling, or authenticated portals, a PWA covers 90% of requirements. Native apps are still preferable for AR/VR, advanced Bluetooth or NFC, background audio, App Store in-app billing, or performance-intensive 3D graphics.
Do you need to submit a PWA to the App Store or Google Play Store?
Not for the core PWA install experience — users add it directly from the browser. However, we can also package PWAs as Trusted Web Activities (TWA) using Bubblewrap for Google Play distribution, which allows your PWA to appear in Play Store search results and benefit from app store discoverability.
What Lighthouse score do OpenMalo's PWAs achieve?
We target and guarantee a Google Lighthouse score of 90+ across all four audited categories — Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO — on every PWA we build. Lighthouse CI runs automatically in our GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline on every pull request, preventing score regressions from reaching production.
What ongoing maintenance do you provide for PWAs after launch?
Post-launch maintenance plans start from AUD $600/month and cover Next.js, Nuxt, and Workbox version updates, Lighthouse score monitoring, Core Web Vitals CrUX tracking, security patch management, push notification deliverability monitoring, and agreed feature additions with monthly progress reporting.

Start Your PWA Development Project Today

Get a free PWA consultation from our Melbourne team — we respond within 24 hours with a proposal covering offline, Web Push, and install experience.

📧hello@openmalo.com
📞+61 3 9999 0000
📍Melbourne & Sydney, Australia
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm AEST

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