Comparative Performance and User Experience Analysis of Progressive Web and Native Mobile Applications

This study investigates the rise of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and their impact on the landscape of web applications. PWAs, built on standard web technologies, bridge the gap between traditional websites and native mobile apps by offering features like offline functionality, push notifications, and app-like user experiences. This research delves into the core functionalities of PWAs, exploring how they address the limitations of web apps and provide an enhanced user experience.The study aims to Analyze the key characteristics and capabilities of PWAs, Evaluate the impact of PWAs on user engagement and accessibility, Explore the potential benefits and challenges associated with PWA development and adoption for businesses and discuss the future potential of PWAs in shaping the evolution of web applications. By examining PWAs through these lenses, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of their potential to revolutionize user experiences and redefine the way we interact with web applications. Progressive online Apps (PWAs), which bridge the gap between conventional webpages and native mobile applications, represent a paradigm shift in online technology. This study intends to explore the complex world of PWAs, examining their features, benefits, history, and consequences for the digital environment.The paper starts with a thorough investigation of the fundamental ideas that guide PWAs. It outlines the fundamental characteristics that set these apps apart, including their solid security procedures, responsiveness on many devices, dependability under erratic network situations, and interaction through app-like experiences. These qualities serve as PWAs' cornerstones, allowing them to leverage the adaptability of web technologies to deliver immersive user experiences that compete with native applications.In addition, this research carefully analyzes the intrinsic benefits of PWAs. It clarifies their accessibility, removing the obstacles related to app downloads and guaranteeing their general availability via web browsers. One important factor that stands out is cost-effectiveness: PWAs eliminate the need for separate platform development initiatives, which reduces overhead and compatibility difficulties. Additionally, they are more visible in search results and load faster, which adds to their allure and increases user engagement and retention. Additionally, the study looks at how PWAs are changing a variety of businesses and use cases. Case studies from well-known companies like Flipkart, Starbucks, and Twitter Lite demonstrate the effectiveness of PWAs in providing customers with quicker, more interesting, and more accessible experiences. These practical applications highlight the observable advantages of PWAs and demonstrate how they may transform social networking, e-commerce, and service-oriented applications. The study also explores the technical foundations that support PWAs, highlighting the function of caching methods, HTTPS protocols, and service workers in guaranteeing robust security measures, faster loading times, and offline capability. It clarifies the best practices for development and architecture that make it possible to create PWAs, promoting a better comprehension of the technical aspects supporting these apps. This study concludes by promoting PWAs' transformational potential in transforming the digital landscape. It emphasizes their function as a driving force behind providing exceptional user experiences that combine the finest aspects of mobile and online applications. PWAs are positioned to change web development standards as they continue to develop and gain popularity. They provide organizations and users with an attractive alternative that puts accessibility, engagement, and efficiency first.

Progressive web App is a web-based application development that includes the application of the latest technology from a browser that can be accessed quickly into one application without having to install. Progressive web applications can run like mobile applications in general, and the user interface is like using native applications. Progressive web app was invented in 1990. Progressive web App uses the latest Technology to produce web apps that provide a better User Experience and User Interface than mobile native. Progressive web app that is supported by a system called Service Worker, where the technology provides Offline Functionality, Notifications, Content Updates, Connectivity Changes and others. So that in a slow connection or an unstable connection you can access websites quickly and have the same appearance as the last time you opened the application via a Web Browser. This progressive web app can optimize web app performance to allow users to have an accessible experience with quickly and easily through browsers such as notebooks, personal computers or through mobile devices. This progressive web app is a service worker that allows a web app that can be run through all existing browsers and has a fairly simple and transparent process. So that the page that is opened, on the service worker site which is a proxy client that can be written in javascript, as well as being able to cache the assets needed for offline support which can determine certain events to activate the service worker such as push notifications, camera, and background sync. Keywords : Progressive Web Apps, Web, User Interface, Native Apps, User Experience

This article analyzes and contrasts the use cases, Cultivation Methods, Tools, and User Experiences of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and Mobile Native Applications. It notes that since 2015, the use of PWAs has surged as a result of faster download times, offline usability, lower development costs, and enhanced engagement. Key PWAs For the Building of PWAs includes Service Workers, Web App Manifests and Responsive Web Design; the article showcases practical code examples for registering service workers, and handling notifications, as well as caching resources for a seamless user experience. Popular frameworks for PWA development includes Angular, React and Vue.js. For the user interface, Framework7, React Native, Ionic and Onsen UI provide a native user interface and feature design and offer enhanced usability. To empower PWAs, best practices include notifications and caching for heightened user reliability. Exercises in the article include tables showing the advantages and disadvantages of methods, tools sticks, and practices which outline the best routes for the developers. In essence, the article states that PWAs provide high-performance levels, are scalable, secure, and user-engaging, thus going through the same competition as native applications besides maintaining development and maintenance costs to their lowest. As the browser capabilities advance, it will become an ever-important chair for modern web development.

ABSTRAK Penggunaan teknologi AMP dan PWA semakin meningkat, namun dalam laporan Emergent Research, hanya sekitar 20% dari 100% responden yang sudah atau berencana untuk mengimplementasikan salah satu dari kedua teknologi tersebut pada website yang akan dikembangkan. Hal ini menunjukkan masih tingginya keraguan para pengembang dalam menerapkan teknologi tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji secara mendalam kinerja AMP dan PWA, dengan harapan dapat memberikan pandangan yang netral terhadap kedua teknologi tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, dengan menganalisis data sekunder tentang dampak PWA dan AMP secara menyeluruh, termasuk pengalaman pengguna, kecepatan memuat, kemampuan akses offline, biaya pengembangan, dukungan perangkat, keamanan, distribusi, penggunaan sumber daya, pemeliharaan dan pembaruan, fungsi-fitur, dan kepuasan pengguna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kedua teknologi efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja dan pengalaman pengguna, dengan peningkatan performa berkisar 26%-94% dibandingkan dengan web aplikasi tanpa kedua teknologi tersebut. AMP dan PWA memiliki karakteristik dan keunggulan yang berbeda, sehingga dapat digunakan bersamaan untuk memperkaya aplikasi web. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kedua terknologi tersebut tidak saling bertentangan, melainkan dapat saling melengkapi. Kata kunci: Accelerate Mobile Page, Progessive Web Application, User Experience, Web Performance, Web Technology ABSTRACT The utilization of AMP and PWA technologies is increasing; however, only approximately 20% of the 100% of respondents who have already implemented or plan to implement one of these technologies on their upcoming websites, as indicated in the Emergent Research report. This shows that there is still considerable uncertainty among developers when it comes to adopting these technologies. The objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive of the performance of AMP and PWA technologies, with the hope of providing an impartial perspective on both technologies. This study employs a methodology that combines literature review and ethnographic analysis to comprehensively assess the impact of PWA and AMP, including user experience, loading speed, offline access capabilities, development costs, device support, security, distribution, resource utilization, maintenance and updates, feature functionalities, and user satisfaction. The research results show that both technologies are effective in improving performance and user experience, with performance increases ranging from 26% -94% compared to web applications without these two technologies. An intriguing finding is that AMP and PWA can be used simultaneously in one application, which shows that these two technologies are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary. Keywords: Accelerate Mobile Page, Progressive Web Application, User Experience, Web Performance, Web Technology

Context. Mobile web apps represent a large share of the Internet today. However, they still lag behind native apps in terms of user experience. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a new technology introduced by Google that aims at bridging this gap, with a set of APIs known as service workers at its core. Goal. In this paper, we present an empirical study that evaluates the impact of service workers on the energy efficiency of PWAs, when operating in different network conditions on two different generations of mobile devices. Method. We designed an empirical experiment with two main factors: the use of service workers and the type of network available (2G or WiFi). We performed the experiment by running a total of 7 PWAs on two devices (an LG G2 and a Nexus 6P) that we evaluated as blocking factor. Our response variable is the energy consumption of the devices. Results. Our results show that service workers do not have a significant impact over the energy consumption of the two devices, regardless of the network conditions. Also, no interaction was detected between the two factors. However, some patterns in the data show different behaviors among PWAs. Conclusions. This paper represents a first empirical investigation on PWAs. Our results show that the PWA and service workers technology is promising in terms of energy efficiency.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have emerged as a transformative technology, redefining the landscape of web development by combining the best features of web applications and native mobile apps [1]. This comprehensive literature review paper provides an indepth exploration of the PWA ecosystem, tracing its historical evolution and examining the key advancements that have shaped its trajectory. The paper delves into the core capabilities of PWAs, highlighting how they leverage modern web technologies, such as service workers, web app manifests, and responsive design principles [2], to deliver an engaging and seamless user experience. Through an analysis of existing research, the review explores the performance benefits of PWAs, demonstrating how they can outperform traditional web apps and even native mobile applications in terms of loading speeds [3], offline accessibility [4], and overall responsiveness. Furthermore, the paper examines the cross-platform compatibility of PWAs, revealing their ability to provide a consistent user experience across a wide range of devices, from desktops to smartphones and tablets [5]. The review also delves into the challenges and best practices surrounding the successful adoption and deployment of PWAs, addressing security, privacy, and integration concerns [6]. By synthesizing the findings from various studies, this literature review offers valuable insights into the current state of PWA adoption and the emerging trends that are shaping the future of web development. The paper concludes by discussing the broader implications of PWAs, exploring their potential to revolutionize user engagement [7], improve accessibility [8], and drive innovation in the technology landscape [9].

Growing use of the cell phones and tablets over the computer for humans’ daily life has increased the development of mobile apps. Different paradigms have been introduced to develop a mobile app. Up till now, the major paradigms have been introduced are native apps, hybrid apps, web app and the new trend namely progressive web app (PWA). Each methodology has its pros and cons. This paper discusses about native development issues and how web app aimed to solve these problems. The hybrid apps will be discussed as a solution of cross-platform development problem of native apps. In addition, problems of web apps and the gap between web app and native apps will be introduced. PWA is supposed to bridge the gap between native apps and web apps. The main technologies –service worker- will also be discussed.

Progressive web applications are a buzzword in the world of web development because they provide a powerful set of features combining the advantages of web and mobile applications. When starting to develop an application, there is often a dilemma whether to choose a web application or a native mobile application and frequently one must develop both versions of the application to get maximum user reach. Progressive web applications are web applications that use the capabilities of modern web browsers to achieve a user experience which is very mobile application like within the classic web application, combining best of both worlds. In this paper features of progressive web applications are analyzed, why they provide great user experience and why are they on the rise. Pros and cons are also examined and on a finished example progressive web app its performance and features are tested.

Mobile software development is an emerging technology and so are the strategies to build them. This paper focuses on the budding technology i.e. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), which bridges the gap between web and native mobile apps. Service Worker is the backbone of any PWA. It enables caching of memory, offline access, and other gem features. To prove that caching memory improves the performance, tests have been performed. Taking the advantage of Google's Lighthouse (beta) tool, metrics have been calculated and solutions to improve them are suggested. We has demonstrate the service worker and its impact on cross platform approaches and compare android, iOS and PWA performance growth.

Progressive Web App (PWA) is a new approach to the development of mobile application proposed by Google in 2015. It combines technology resources of both web and native applications. The challenges of designing interfaces for different applications platforms, such as web and native Android, has been discussed in recent years. However, PWAs are a recent technology and their impact regarding user experience have been little exploited. In this paper, we present the findings of an experimental study with 8 participants that explored the aspects of user experience on three different platforms. We carried out a qualitative analysis that focused on the comparison of the user experience during the participants' interaction with PWA, web mobile and native Android applications. Two distinct perspectives were defined to support our data analysis. First, the user perspective was considered and the participants' feedback was explored. After, focusing on the human-computer interaction specialist perspective we examined the users' facial expressions with the aims of identifying which emotions they sensed during interactions with each application. We gathered evidence that an overall positive user experience can be achieved even if the user had some interaction issues. There is no bias indicating that either a specific platform or interface element offer more enjoyable interactions.

The proposed system uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Deep Learning (DL) techniques to extract voice data and translate it to text during medical consultations. Iterative model was adopted in the design of the system and the user interfaces was implemented by using NLP techniques, especially speech recognition and natural language understanding. Deep learning algorithm shows a great ability to build clinical decision support systems by extracting various information for medical diagnosis and produce result is few seconds. The result form the system testing shows that the installation size of the Progressive Web App (104 KB) is 42 times smaller than the native Android app (4.37 MB). In terms of render-speeds, the PWA rendered different results. The native app will launch the Android activity after 1408 ms after app icon tap (launch), while the progressive web app launches the application in 230 ms. The advent of cross-platform application development frame-works have made it much easier to create applications for multiple platforms for mobile devices. In spite of reduced learning effort, usually lower costs, and a faster time-to-market cross-platform methods always do not prevail in most cases. Although there are normal exclusions – like graphic-intensive games, which should to be programmed with the native software development kits (SDKS), choice between native apps, cross-platform generated ones, and Web apps can remain delicate. Whereas many diverse efforts have been made with respect to how cross-platform development frameworks ought to work, no technology is deemed unequivocally superior than the others. But a cross-platform mobile app has got an edge over native app development. It also recommends that developers adopt this technology of mobile app development due to its huge gains.

App development is a steadily growing industry. Progressive web apps (PWAs) constitute a technology inspired by native and hybrid apps; they use web technologies to create web and mobile apps. Based on a service worker, a caching mechanism, and an app shell, PWAs aim to offer web apps with features and user interfaces similar to those of native apps. Furthermore, technological development has created a greater need for accessibility. An increasing number of websites, even government ones, are overlooking the need for equal access to new technologies among people with disabilities. This article presents, in a systematic review format, both PWAs and web accessibility and aims to evaluate PWAs’ effectiveness as regards the corresponding accessibility provided.

Mobile software development is an emerging technology and so are the strategies to build them. This paper focuses on the budding technology i.e. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), which bridges the gap between web and native mobile apps. Service Worker is the backbone of any PWA. It enables caching of memory, offline access, and other gem features. To prove that caching memory improves the performance, tests have been performed. Taking the advantage of Google's Lighthouse (beta) tool, metrics have been calculated and solutions to improve them are suggested. We has demonstrate the service worker and its impact on cross platform approaches and compare android, iOS and PWA performance growth.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites that provide mobile browser users with an app-like experience. This article describes our efforts to improve the Omah Wayang Klaten (OWK) website’s user experience by integrating Progressive Web Application (PWA) technology. As the existing website was built with WordPress, the API was utilized to implement the change. In redesigning the OWK website and using PWA technology, we employed Prototyping Method as the development strategy. Afterward, the planned system was evaluated using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). UEQ is a complete user experience tool comprised of six components: attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, stimulation, and novelty. Thirty (30) responders committed to the UEQ evaluation process prior to and following the PWA. We used Google’s Lighthouse as a web-automated measuring tool and manual assessment to determine the quality of the PWA. The analysis revealed that the OWK website has successfully implemented the WordPress API for PWA. In the most recent version of UEQ and Lighthouse, analysis of results before and after deployment yielded higher scores.

Progressive Web Apps or PWAs can be described as the next big advancement in site design and building, as they give web application - like functionality within a web browser without the need for app downloads. This paper discusses how PWAs build the path between normal mobile applications and web applications using service workers; web application manifests, and contemporary JavaScript frameworks. PWAs have functionalities like offline capability, push notification, and background refresh that address the users' engagement; scalability and dependability of web application that facilitate the functionality of the PWAs. The given features enable PWAs to provide an unbroken and captivating interface to individuals, even during certain circumstances when one has intermittent or no Internet connection. The research aims to evaluate the increasing engagement of users with the help of PWAs and what parameters should be involved: time to loading, interactivity, and re - engagement rates. The paper assesses the development of PWAs and measures how organizations such as Twitter, Uber, and Flipkart have adopted PWAS to increase their profits, client satisfaction, and performance based on research studies. This research gathers data from PWA developers to understand the motivation and barriers to its use. Studies show that applying PWAs yields significant performance enhancements as they cache data and do not require a constant Internet connection. In addition, the study shows how push notifications and background sync features help enhance user engagement since clients are reminded to be active without having to install an application. However, the various benefits of this research bring some understanding and realization of certain drawbacks like technical difficulties, support from only a limited number of browsers, and perceived impressions, which may slow its uptake.