Comparison

Median vs GoNative

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

Median (formerly GoNative's rebrand of one product line) and GoNative are both WebView-based native app wrappers aimed at getting an existing website into the App Store and Play Store without a native rebuild.

WebView-based native wrapper
Median
Yes
GoNative
Yes
Native plugin marketplace
Median
Yes
GoNative
Yes
Push notifications
Median
Yes
GoNative
Yes
No-code dashboard
Median
Yes
GoNative
Yes
App Store / Play Store submission help
Median
Yes
GoNative
Yes

Choose Median if…

Choose Median if you prefer its current plugin ecosystem and dashboard workflow — compare live docs, since both products iterate quickly.

Choose GoNative if…

Choose GoNative if its specific plugin set or pricing tier fits your app better — the two are close enough that feature docs and a trial are worth checking directly before committing.

Where InstantPWA fits

Both are native-wrapper products, distinct from InstantPWA's approach of adding an install prompt to the website itself (a PWA, not an app-store app). Teams sometimes run a native wrapper for app-store presence and InstantPWA for organic, review-free installs from the browser.

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FAQ

Is a WebView wrapper the same as a PWA?

No — a WebView wrapper is a native app shell that loads your website inside it and is distributed via app stores. A PWA is installed directly from the browser with no app-store step.

Do these tools require ongoing app-store maintenance?

Yes — both require you to maintain a developer account and go through Apple/Google review for updates to the native shell (not for your web content, which usually updates live).

Which is cheaper?

Pricing changes over time for both — check current published pricing on median.co and gonative.io directly rather than relying on older figures.