InstantPWA on iOS
iOS treats installed websites as first-class apps: full-screen chrome, home-screen icon, and web push from 16.4 onwards. InstantPWA renders a share-sheet walkthrough so visitors know exactly what to tap.
16.4+ push. Requires user to add-to-home-screen once.
How to set it up
- 1
Copy the one-line snippet
Sign in, open your widget, and copy the <script> tag from the Install tab. It's under 15 KB gzipped and loads asynchronously.
- 2
Paste it before </body>
Drop it into your site template. No build step, no framework wiring — it works with any HTML page served over HTTPS.
- 3
Publish and verify
Reload the site, open the widget on any device, and check the analytics tab. Installs and dismissals appear in real time.
FAQ
Do I need to submit to the App Store?+
No — the App Store review process is bypassed entirely. Updates ship the moment you publish your site.
Does Apple approve of this?+
Yes, it uses the public web platform APIs Apple ships in Safari.