Wrap your Site as App

Learn how Onside can turn your existing Progressive Web App (PWA) or website into a native iOS app for distribution on our marketplace.

Don't have a native iOS app? No problem. If you have a Progressive Web App (PWA) or a mobile-optimized website, Onside's PWA Wrapper Service can quickly convert it into a native iOS app, ready for distribution on our marketplace.

This is a fast, cost-effective way to reach a new audience on iOS without needing to rebuild your application from scratch.

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How It Works

The process is designed to be simple, with minimal effort required from your side.

1

Prepare Your Web App URL

Before we can wrap your app, you need a single, public URL where your web application lives.

Web App URL: The https:// link your native app will load on launch.

Ensure your web app is mobile-ready:

• ✅ It must have a responsive design that works well on iPhones.

• ✅ All navigation must be handled within your app (no browser "back" buttons).

• ✅ It cannot rely on browser-specific features like multiple tabs or the address bar.

2

Create your developer account in the Onside Developer Console

3

Provide Your Site URL

Provide the URL of your web application or website to our support team at [email protected] or chat

4

Provide Your App MetaData in the Onside Developer Console

5

We Wrap Your Web App

Our system takes your web app and wraps it inside a lightweight, native iOS container. This container is essentially a dedicated, full-screen browser (a WebView) focused exclusively on your web experience.

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It Becomes a Real iOS App

The result is a fully installable iOS app. Users can download it from the Onside Store, and it will appear on their Home Screen with its own icon, just like any other app. When they launch it, it opens directly into your web experience.

Key Benefits of Using the PWA Wrapper

Zero Rebuilding

You don't need to write a single line of native iOS code. We handle the "wrapping" process. This saves you significant development time and resources.

Unlock Native Features

Unlike a standard website in a browser, a wrapped PWA can access powerful native iOS functionalities, giving your users a richer experience:

• Push Notifications: Re-engage your users directly on their devices.

• Works Offline: If your PWA has service workers, it can provide offline functionality.

• And more... The wrapper can be configured to access other native features as needed.

New Channel for Growth

Publishing on Onside gives you a new channel to acquire users and generate traffic. It's an excellent, low-cost way to test the waters with an iOS audience before committing to full native development.

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Requirements for Your Web App

List of Required App Metadata

App Name	The name displayed on Onside. max 30 characters
Subtitle	A short phrase appearing below your app's name. max 30 characters
Bundle ID	A unique identifier for your app, in reverse domain format. e.g., io.onside.myapp
Version Number	Your app's initial version. e.g., 1.0.0
Copyright	e.g., © 2025 Onside, LLC
Description	The full description for your app's store page. max 4,000 characters
Keywords	Comma-separated search terms. max 100 characters total
Primary Language	The default language of your app. e.g., en-US, es, fr
Support URL	A public link to your support or contact page.
Privacy Policy URL	A public link to your app's privacy policy
Marketing URL	An optional link to a promotional website.
App Icon	A 1024x1024px PNG image. It must be a perfect square with no rounded corners. Do not include any transparency (no alpha channel).
Age Rating	You must select the appropriate age rating for your content: 4+, 9+, 12+, 17+, 18+
Supported Orientations	Choose how your app can be displayed: Portrait, Landscape, or Both
Screenshots	You can provide up to 10 screenshots. They must be PNG files without transparency.

To ensure a high-quality user experience, your web app should be:

• Mobile-Optimized & Responsive: Your site must be fully responsive and provide a great user experience on iPhone screen sizes.

• Secure (HTTPS): Your website must be served over HTTPS.

• A PWA (Recommended): While most mobile-friendly sites will work, Progressive Web Apps with a manifest file and service workers will provide the best experience, enabling features like offline access and a more app-like feel.

What's the difference?

A user can browse your Website in Safari.

The Store App created by our wrapper feels like a dedicated application, launching full-screen from the user's home screen and enabling extra features like push notifications.

Ready to Submit?

Once you have everything collected, you can submit your app details through the Onside Console.

Go to Onside Console

If you have any questions about whether your web app is a good fit for our PWA Wrapper Service, please contact our developer support team at [email protected].