Comparison

InstantPWA vs GoNative

App-store shell, or a same-day install prompt?

By The InstantPWA team — Product & engineering·Last updated August 1, 2026

GoNative packages your website in a WebView-based native shell so it can be distributed via app stores, complete with push and native UI chrome. InstantPWA adds an install button directly to your existing site — no store submission, no review wait, updates ship the moment you deploy.

In-browser install popup
InstantPWA
Yes
GoNative
No
App Store / Play Store packaging
InstantPWA
No
GoNative
Yes
Store review required
InstantPWA
No
GoNative
Yes
Instant updates (no re-review)
InstantPWA
Yes
GoNative
No
Install analytics
InstantPWA
Yes
GoNative
Basic
Free plan
InstantPWA
Generous
GoNative
No

When to pick which

Use GoNative if App Store discoverability and native chrome matter for your audience. Use InstantPWA when you want to start converting visitors into installed users this week, or want a zero-review companion to an existing native app.