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Re:I built a PWA and published it in 3 app stores heres what... by aaaaaaaaata on Sunday May 29, 2022 @06:02PM (#31553320)
> Web apps are slow and bloated in comparison to a true native app.

The webapps you have used are slow.

This generalization is changing and will continue to change the better Apple/iOS treat PWAs.

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Re:I built a PWA and published it in 3 app stores heres what... by xet7 on Sunday May 29, 2022 @08:18PM (#31554231)
Apple App Store appears to be widely removing apps that still work, but have not been recently updated, like native apps and PWAs, so treating better would be very welcome:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31148708

This kind of guidelines also kind of do not treat PWA style apps well, or could even prevent adding app that is similar to another app already existing at App Store:

https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/

> 4.2 Minimum Functionality

> Your app should include features, content, and UI that elevate it beyond a repackaged website. If your app is not particularly useful, unique, or “app-like,” it doesn’t belong on the App Store. If your App doesn’t provide some sort of lasting entertainment value or adequate utility, it may not be accepted. Apps that are simply a song or movie should be submitted to the iTunes Store. Apps that are simply a book or game guide should be submitted to the Apple Books Store.

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Re:I built a PWA and published it in 3 app stores heres what... by manuelabeledo on Monday May 30, 2022 @07:53PM (#31564842)
Slack, the new Outlook, and Spotify, are slow and bloated. VSCode is not really much better.

Are there any widespread apps that are more efficient than these? I really would like to know.

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