is it possible to make a mobile app from a single webview?
Good afternoon I have a task to make a mobile version of my saas service for android and iOS , but I myself only own web development
I came up with the idea to make a wrapper application, in which there will only be a webview call with a sewn address (url) and everything, and all the content will be downloaded from the server then I will be able to develop the application myself and will not need to adapt to different platforms (android and iOS and others) I have already tried to make such an application on hadroid, I liked the result
Now the question is:
As far as I know, such an application will not be placed in the appstore, is there any way to distribute such an application for iOS?
Thank you
2 answers
If you know the web, look at React Native (javascript that compiles to a native application) or Cordova (javascript that runs in a web view).
For the curious, why if you just upload the site to the web view, apple will not skip to the appstore:
4.2 Minimum Functionality Your app should include features, content, and UI that elevate it beyond a repackaged website. If your app is not particularly useful, unique, or "app-like," it doesn’t belong on the App Store. If your App doesn't provide some sort of lasting entertainment value, or is just plain creepy, it may not be accepted. Apps that are simply a song or movie should be submitted to the iTunes store. Apps that are simply a book or game guide should be submitted to the iBooks Store.
From personal experience, I created an application consisting of a single webView that displayed the site code partially added to the package. The main pages were then taken from the web. The app has been successfully placed in the App Store.
Another experience: an application with a little native functionality, everything else is loaded from the web. The app is also in the App Store.
Apple is afraid that you will submit one site for the review, and then substitute another one after the release. Therefore, some minimum should be sewn into the application, you can use it as a small website.