We have push notifications for PWAs on iOS since 16.4 Personally I think it's the way of the future, most apps are basically websites wrapped in Cordova anyway. I think its only going to get better especially as the EU puts pressure on Apple. Answer from xisonc on reddit.com
Brainhub
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PWA on iOS - Current Status & Limitations for Users [2025]
Leveraging iPad features: Developers should consider how to best use iPad-specific features like the Apple Pencil or trackpad support to enhance the functionality and appeal of their PWAs. With updates like the "Add To Dock" button on desktop Safari and the "Add To Home Screen" button in in-app browsers using Safari View Controller, Apple has made installing and accessing PWAs more straightforward and user-friendly. These updates are part of a broader effort to improve the overall usability and appeal of PWAs on iOS platforms
Mobiloud
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Do PWAs Work on iPhone? (Progressive Web Apps for iOS)
The big news regarding iOS PWAs is Apple’s stance on PWAs for EU iOS users. In February 2024, news came out that Apple had removed support for Progressive Web Apps in the EU.
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Reddit
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r/PWA on Reddit: is it worth building a pwa in 2024?
June 2, 2024 -
does it still work well on iOS? last time i used it there were issues
is there still pushback against "Add to home screen" dialogue that pops up? I've read lot of users don't like it when websites ask for permissions (even for myself i only add a pwa to home screen since i know what it is but for most ppl they dont know what PWA is)
has anything changed significantly since 2017 (last time i used it).
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We have push notifications for PWAs on iOS since 16.4 Personally I think it's the way of the future, most apps are basically websites wrapped in Cordova anyway. I think its only going to get better especially as the EU puts pressure on Apple.
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is it worth building a pwa in 2024? It always is, even if you decide to have a native app as well. They are progressive web apps... It's like asking "is it worth building a website in ${CURRENT_YEAR}?" is there still pushback against "Add to home screen" dialogue that pops up? IDK. Because that can be easily avoided and you can give a better UX for it. We can and should have a custom install flow using beforeinstallprompt events. has anything changed significantly since 2017 (last time i used it). They've gotten a bit better on iOS, but Apple still makes it intuitive for the install part. But I want to emphasize... PWAs are not just the "add to home screen" part. They're a whole collection of technologies that make the web more app-like. Things like service workers and all kinds of APIs. From the perspective of a user though, maybe it's different, and there are pros and cons. PWAs really can't eg run in the background or access your files without your permissions, so some social network app can't track your location all the time. On the other hand, the team that works on the PWA probably doesn't get the best and highest paid engineers (largely because PWAs aren't very widely used), so things might be less polished.
Boundlessscreen
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Progressive Web Apps iOS: The Ultimate Guide to Apple's PWA Support in 2024 - boundlessscreen.com
February 23, 2025 - The platform supports: ... Installing Progressive Web Apps on iOS devices requires Safari browser as the platform’s default web engine. The installation process differs from Android devices due to Apple’s specific implementation requirements. Safari browser serves as the exclusive gateway for PWA installation on iOS devices.
LinkedIn
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PWA vs Native in 2024: Where iOS and Android Apps Will Never Be Needed Again
January 4, 2024 - As of iOS 17.4, PWA’s will no longer be supported by Apple..
Reddit
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r/reactjs on Reddit: PWA on iOS
March 18, 2024 -
Hey all, I'm considering going fully on React and use PWA for both iOS and Android.
It seems Android makes it a bit easier, do you happen to know by any chance the pitfalls of using PWA on iOS? Specifically in these areas:
- User installation.
- Notifications.
- Geolocation.
Any insight is appreciated
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Well, for Angular you can use Ionic to make a real app. I'm sure there's something similar to just build it as a regular app someone can install from a store or side load.
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Just my two cents: People are not using PWA apps enough that it‘s worth implementing one. The most average users don‘t even know what a PWA is. „Huh? Why should I bookmark my Website to my Homescreen. Naaah, I won‘t do this.“ would be the most frequent use case, at least on iOS. For notifications I guess there are many guides to implement it. Since iOS 16 PWAs can send push notifications to iPhones. Here is a developer guide from Apple: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/usernotifications/sending-web-push-notifications-in-web-apps-and-browsers Can‘t give you insights on geolocations.
Codewave
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Limitations and Status of Progressive Web Apps on iOS
October 16, 2024 - This technology allows developers to use different programming languages to create apps, making progressive web apps on iOS even more powerful. Just imagine apps that run almost as smoothly as native ones! With faster and better browsers, you’ll likely experience a smoother and more enjoyable app experience. Apple is starting to show more support for progressive web apps. In the last year, they’ve rolled out updates to Safari that enhance how PWAs operate, such as better caching and service worker support.
Dynabrains
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Apple drops PWA support on iOS for EU users – Dyna Brains
It is expected that these changes will take effect starting Thursday, March 7, 2024, ... Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) are one of the means used to develop mobile applications on Neptune DXP. The significant advantage of PWAs lies in their ability not to be installed on the device.
Mashable
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Apple reverses decision to kill home screen web apps in the EU | Mashable
March 1, 2024 - ... announced decision to no longer support home screen web apps, also known as Progressive Web Apps (PWA), on the iPhone. As of Friday, March 1, 2024, EU users will continue to be able to install and use home screen web apps on iOS going forward.
5MS
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Apple PWA: What iOS 18.1 Means for Progressive Web Apps
November 15, 2024 - November 18, 2024 · 8:00 am · Apple PWA (Progressive Web App) support has taken a major step forward with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces enhanced PWA functionality for iOS users and developers.
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Reddit
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r/PWA on Reddit: current status of PWA's on Ios
October 12, 2023 -
Does anyone have the answer on the current status of PWA's on Ios and the viability of being added to the app store?
I looked at this quite a while back and at that time it wasn't possible.
i read this page https://www.koombea.com/blog/progressive-web-apps-for-ios/ which mentioned there are restrictions on features.
What are the requirments for getting a PWA in the app store?
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Why would you think that article isn't factual anymore? IF apple changed this, it would be big news!
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Yes it's possible to get a PWA in the app store, they're just stricter about it https://docs.pwabuilder.com/#/builder/app-store I haven't done it yet but my understanding is that you would submit, possibly get rejected, fix whatever they said the problem is, then resubmit - do this until it works. If they're really not letting you in for some reason, you can always try packaging your code with capacitor or Cordova. Apple finally added support for push notifications in PWAs this year, which indicates they are warming up to PWAs
MagicBell
magicbell.com › blog › best-practices-for-ios-pwa-push-notifications
4 Best Practices for iOS PWA Push Notifications
“Apple claims that this could result in malicious web apps gaining access to users' devices, so the company has opted to remove PWA-support entirely.” · Users in the EU can still open Home Screen web apps, but they’ll have to open them ...
LaRomierre
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PWAs on iOS: Current state and solutions
February 4, 2025 - As a direct consequence, Apple removed the support of the PWA in the beta of iOS, and confirmed that this wasn’t an issue, but an intentional choice they made in order to comply to the Digital Marketing Act (cf this article).
Median
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Apple ceases support for EU PWAs: Will it affect your app?
The website within the PWA will ... this decision, and will be offering support for PWAs in the EU after all (as of Mar 1, 2024)....
Monterail
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PWAs Are Now Available for Apple Devices with iOS 12.2 (and 13 beta) | Monterail
Progressive Web Apps are no longer limited to Android users, but can be easily accessed by iPhone and iPad owners with the iOS starting from 11.3 to 12.2, plus the soon-to-come 13 (currently in beta).
Netguru
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6 Tips To Make Your iOS PWA Feel Like a Native App
December 31, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024 • 13 min read · On March 30, the long-awaited iOS 11.3 update was released, with support for basic PWA features on iPhones and iPads, such as service workers and app manifest files.
Firt
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iOS PWA Compatibility － firt.dev
This is a compatibility list of supported features on Safari on iOS and iPadOS vs. what's available in the most used PWA browser in current market share for similar mobile devices: Google Chrome on Android.
SoluteLabs
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PWAs: From Niche to Norm? Exploring the 2025 Growth Explosion
July 31, 2024 - Android, Chrome OS, and Windows ... and Apple announced support for PWA technology with the release of "Support Workers" in 2018. The journey of PWAs has seen significant evolution since their inception. In 2024, advancements in web technologies ...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/apple › with ios 17.4 beta in the eu, no browser can install pwa apps, even safari
r/apple on Reddit: With iOS 17.4 beta in the EU, no browser can install PWA apps, even Safari
December 28, 2023 -
From twitter post:
“Finally, iOS treats all browsers equally when it comes to PWAs. Previously, only Safari was able to install and run PWA apps. With iOS 17.4 beta in the EU, no browser can install PWA apps, even Safari. It seems PWAs have been disabled entirely.
Oh yes, when you set a third-party browser as the default browser and then you delete it, iOS sets Safari as the default browser.”