How to convert website to mobile app?

Use WebsiteToApp.app to convert any website to iOS & Android app in 5 minutes. Simply enter your website URL, customize your app icon and colors, select features like push notifications and offline mode, then download your APK or AAB file. No coding skills required.

Can I create an app without coding?

Yes! WebsiteToApp.app allows you to convert your website into a professional Android and iOS app without writing any code. Our platform automatically generates your app with native features like push notifications, biometric authentication, and offline mode.

How much does it cost to turn website into app?

WebsiteToApp.app offers flexible pricing starting with a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Pro features, $19.99/month for Business features, or a one-time payment of $35. All plans include app generation, customization, and download of APK/AAB files.

How long does it take to build an app from website?

With WebsiteToApp.app, you can convert your website into a mobile app in just 5-10 minutes. After customization and payment, our automated build system generates your Android or Windows app, ready for download or Google Play Store submission.

Can I publish my converted app to Google Play Store?

Yes! Apps created with WebsiteToApp.app can be published to Google Play Store. We provide AAB (Android App Bundle) files required by Google Play, along with all necessary configurations. You'll need a Google Play Developer account ($25 one-time fee) to publish.

What features can I add to my converted app?

WebsiteToApp.app offers 15+ native features including push notifications, biometric authentication (fingerprint/face unlock), offline mode, AdMob monetization, QR code scanner, deep linking, custom splash screens, bottom navigation, and more. Features vary by plan.

Will my app work offline?

Yes, when you enable offline mode in WebsiteToApp.app, your app caches visited pages so users can access them without internet. This is ideal for content-heavy sites like blogs, catalogs, documentation, and menus.

Convert Website to iOS App — Options, Costs & What to Expect (2026)

Can you convert a website to an iOS App Store app? Yes — here are the options, real costs, Apple Review process, and the fastest path to iOS in 2026.

Can You Convert a Website to an iOS App?

Yes — you can convert a website to an iOS app. Apple's iOS platform includes WKWebView, a high-performance browser engine based on WebKit, which powers Safari. Any website that runs in Safari will run inside a WKWebView-based app with identical fidelity.

The resulting app is a native iOS binary (.ipa file) that wraps your website URL. Users download it from the App Store, tap your icon, and see your website — full screen, branded, with native push notifications and other native features layered on top.

Apple is more strict than Google Play about what qualifies as a legitimate app, but WebView apps are absolutely allowed when they follow Apple's guidelines. Millions of WebView-based apps are live in the App Store right now.

iOS WebView App vs Android WebView App

The core concept is the same on both platforms, but there are important differences in Apple's review policies:

Android (Google Play): Google's review process is relatively permissive. A well-configured WebView app with real content is approved quickly, typically within 24-48 hours.

iOS (App Store): Apple's guidelines require that apps provide functionality beyond what a mobile website offers. Specifically, Apple will reject an app that is "simply a web clipping, content aggregation service, or collection of links." To pass review, your WebView app should include at least one native enhancement such as:

Push notifications via APNs (Apple Push Notification Service)
Offline mode or cached content
Home screen widget
Native share sheet integration
Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID)

If your app has push notifications enabled, it almost always passes review, because that is meaningful functionality a mobile Safari tab cannot provide.

Options for Converting Website to iOS App

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For the majority of small businesses, content publishers, and ecommerce stores, a WebView converter is the only realistic option given budget and timeline constraints. Native Swift development is reserved for apps with complex platform-specific features.

Apple App Store Requirements for WebView Apps

Apple's App Store Review Guidelines (section 4.2) state that apps should not be "simple websites bundled as apps." To ensure approval, your iOS app should:

Include push notifications — This is the single most effective way to demonstrate native functionality.
Have a proper app icon, splash screen, and native UI chrome — Generic browser-like presentations raise flags.
Provide real content — Your website must have genuine utility. A landing page with one paragraph of text is not enough; a real business site, store, or service is fine.
Not replicate Safari's UI — No visible browser address bar, no generic browser navigation. The app should feel like an app, not a wrapped browser tab.

Most legitimate business websites — ecommerce stores, service businesses, content publishers, SaaS tools — pass App Store review without issues.

Cost to Convert Website to iOS App

Here is a realistic breakdown of what iOS app development costs in 2026:

Native Swift developer: $5,000 minimum for a basic app; $20,000-$50,000+ for a full-featured app. Plus $99/year Apple Developer Program fee.
React Native agency: $3,000-$20,000 depending on complexity and scope.
Capacitor / Ionic: Cheaper if you have a web developer on staff, but still requires coding setup, provisioning profiles, and deployment expertise.
WebToApp: $10 one-time for a fully configured, signed app with push notifications. Plus $99/year Apple Developer Program fee (required by Apple for all App Store submissions).
PWA: Free to build, but no App Store listing and no push notifications on iOS.

The $99 Apple Developer Program fee is unavoidable — Apple requires it for any App Store submission regardless of which tool you use to build the app.

Step by Step — Converting to iOS with WebToApp

iOS support is coming soon to WebToApp. Android is fully available today, and iOS support is in active development. Join the waitlist at /register to be notified when iOS launches — waitlist members get early access and a discounted launch price.

Here is what the iOS conversion process will look like:

1. Create your account at /register and enter your website URL.

2. Configure your iOS app — app name, icon (1024x1024 px), splash screen, accent color.

3. Enable push notifications — configure APNs certificate for App Store approval.

4. Download your .ipa and submit to App Store Connect using Xcode or Transporter.

5. Submit for review — Apple reviews typically take 1-3 business days.

Android is available right now. Start there, build your user base, and be ready when iOS launches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can WebView apps get approved on the App Store?

Yes, routinely. The key is to include at least one native feature — push notifications being the most important. Thousands of WebView-based apps are approved on the App Store every week.

How long does App Store review take?

Apple's review process typically takes 1-3 business days for standard submissions. First submissions can take slightly longer. Rejections come with detailed notes explaining what needs to change, and resubmission is usually reviewed within 24 hours.

Do I need a Mac to build iOS apps?

Traditionally yes — Xcode, Apple's development tool, only runs on macOS. However, cloud-based build services (including WebToApp's infrastructure) handle the build process on Mac servers, so you do not need your own Mac to generate the .ipa file.

What is the Apple Developer Program fee?

Apple charges $99 per year (USD) for an individual or company Apple Developer account. This is required to distribute any app on the App Store. It is separate from WebToApp's fee. For enterprise distribution (internal apps only), the fee is $299/year.

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Join the iOS waitlist and get early access when iOS launches. Android is available today — start building your app now.

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