Apr 15, 2023 23:00:00

'PWABuilder' tool that converts PWA web applications into a format that can be distributed in stores such as Google Play and App Store in one shot

PWA (Progressive Web App) is a technology that allows web applications to perform common operations in mobile applications, such as displaying icons on the home screen, offline use, and sending push notifications. One of the strengths of PWA is that it can be distributed via a browser, but there is still a strong perception that ``apps should be put in from the app store''. ' PWABuilder ' is a convenient tool that converts to a format that can be uploaded to app stores such as Google Play and App Store in one shot, so I immediately tried its usability.

PWABuilder

https://www.pwabuilder.com/

If you have already created a PWA web application, just enter the URL of the application on the official website and click 'Start'.

Then the application information will be loaded automatically. Click 'Package for Stores' on the right ... ...

It says that your data is ready to upload to the store. I haven't done anything yet, but I'm done! ? I was surprised. Try clicking 'Generate Package' in Windows.

Before downloading the Package, it is necessary to enter information such as Package ID. I didn't know how to get this information, so I clicked 'Packaging Instructions' at the bottom.

Then, a manual appears that explains in detail how to operate with a red frame in the image. Anyone can upload their own PWA apps to the Microsoft Store by following this manual. Nonetheless, in order to upload an application to the Microsoft Store, you need to pay a fee of $ 19 (about 2500 yen) and acquire a Microsoft developer account.

Similarly, it explains how to distribute on the Google Play Store, how to distribute to other Android devices, how to distribute VR headsets to 'Meta Quest', and how to distribute on the iOS App Store.

When distributing on the Google Play Store, it is necessary to pay $ 25 (about 3300 yen) and acquire a Google developer account, and although there is no cost for distributing to Meta Quest, it is necessary to own Meta Quest itself. It is said that there is When distributing on the iOS App Store, you need a device with macOS after participating in the developer program of $ 99 (about 13,000 yen) per year.