We turn your website into a native app
You have a web app or website that should be available as a native app in the app stores?
Then our wrapper approach is perfect. It makes it possible to quickly publish a native version of a web app without having to redevelop the underlying functionality.
Does an app wrapper work with every website?
Yes, a wrapper solution works with every kind of website/web app.
- CMS-based websites (WordPress, Typo3, etc.)
- Existing custom developments (web apps, SaaS)
- Vibe-coded web apps (e.g. Lovable, Base44, etc.)
- And of course regular websites
Simply concentrate on the further development of your website/web app and reach your users both on the web and on mobile via a native app.
Three steps to your native app
We have already taken this path for numerous companies and online services from a wide range of industries.
Your app gets access to all native features - push notifications, in-app purchases, offline functionality and more - while all functions of your website are preserved.
1. Wrap your existing website
2. Test all functions
3. Upload to the app stores
What is an app wrapper?
It is not always necessary to develop a completely new native app for iOS or Android.
If you already have an existing website/web app that you would like to bring to the Apple and Google app stores in its current form, we can develop a so-called "wrapper".
An app wrapper is a native iOS or Android app that embeds an existing website or web app as a container and makes it available through the Apple and Google app stores. Compared to a complete native rebuild, this approach typically reduces development time and cost by 70-80%.
The wrapper also lets you use features that are otherwise not available, e.g. push notifications or in-app purchases.
At Johnny Bytes we use a highly customized Flutter wrapper that turns your website into an app and offers more features than a plain web view.
How do
wrapper apps work?
It is not always necessary to develop a completely new native app for iOS or Android.
If you already have an existing website/web app that you would like to bring to the Apple and Google app stores as an app in its current form, we can develop a so-called "wrapper".
This wrapper is a genuine native app that serves as a container for your website or web app and displays it. It also allows you to use features that are otherwise not available, e.g. push notifications or in-app purchases.
When our wrapper solution is the perfect fit
If you already have a working web app and want to test it on the market, our web-to-app solution is ideal.
Your sales team, customers or investors are asking for an app in the store and 6 months of development time is not an option.
No-code solutions like GoodBarber or BuildFire cost money month after month and you lose control of your app.
Plain website wrappers are rejected by Apple and Google. Our wrapper prevents this with native features.
When should you turn your web app into a native app?
If you already have a fully functional web app or website that offers all the features you need for mobile users and you just want it to be available in the app stores, then the wrapper approach is perfect.
It makes it possible to quickly publish a native version of a web app without having to redevelop the underlying functionality.
Examples:
- Company websites that should be accessible as a mobile app.
- Web-based services such as e-commerce platforms or blogs that mainly provide content and want to extend it with native features (e.g. push notifications).
- Small to medium-sized applications that are already optimized for mobile devices (responsive design).
- Vibe-coded web apps (e.g. built with Lovable or other AI tools) that should be tested on the market quickly.
This path also offers you the option of developing your website or web app step by step into a fully-fledged native app in the future.
In addition, Apple App Store Guideline 4.2.2 requires wrapper apps to offer more than just displaying a website, e.g. native push notifications or offline functionality.
Will your web app be found in the App Store and on Google Play?
Yes, with our wrapper we get your website or web app into the Apple App Store and Google Play quickly and cost-effectively. This way, you will be found even better when users search for your offer.
Success stories
with measurable results
GUTEFRAGE.NET / HIGHFIVVE
Largest German-language question-and-answer portal
Anyone looking for an app development agency will be delighted with Johnny Bytes. We held a workshop with gutefrage.net on the topic of apps and app SDKs and had a very in-depth and detailed exchange. The knowledge and experience that Johnny Bytes brings to the table is remarkable.
Nepomuk Seiler
JUST HEALTH GMBH
Therapy management platform for leading German cancer centres
Johnny Bytes was a complete game-changer for our digital health app. Their expertise is outstanding; they got up to speed in record time and drove our development forward with decisive technical insights. We absolutely recommend them for any complex app project.
Maximilian Roederstein
EMPOWER GMBH
World-leading provider of Microsoft Office applications
In the development of our software suite, we faced complex challenges. Johnny Bytes provided more than just strategic advice; they actively supported our development process and were decisive in its successful execution.
Stephan Kuhnert
APOTHEKE LUX 99
Leading pharmacy for medical cannabis
We wanted more than just an off-the-shelf e-prescription app; we needed a solution perfectly tailored to our pharmacy's specific workflows. Johnny Bytes' expertise in digital health was clear as they understood and executed our vision in perfect detail. The result is our very own app, which is a tremendous asset for both our customers and our team. For anyone seeking a truly custom solution, you've come to the right place.
Tobias Loder
READFY
Pioneer and leader in ad-supported e-book readers
With Readfy, up to half a million users regularly read over 130,000 ebooks for free. Johnny Bytes took over the apps for iOS and Android from our previous nearshore partner and not only brought them and the backend up to date in a very short time, but also ensured that in-app sales increased by 500%.
Philipp Ortmaier
PAGOPACE
Leading provider of NFC payment rings.
We were already able to offer our customers good hardware with our payment ring. However, Johnny Bytes helped us to build the perfect complementary software to take our product to the next level. We were kept up to date at every stage of the app development and were able to make requests immediately. With the new app, we can also sell our rings in retail stores, as customers can link their rings directly to their payment card on their cell phone.
Steffen Kirilmaz
FIRST AVENUE
#1 media house in South Tyrol
Johnny Bytes has taken over the development and support of our guest information system TIPPTHEK and migrated it to a modern and sustainable architecture in a very short time. This allows us to install TIPPTHEK in thousands of South Tyrolean accommodations and provide up to 35,000 tourists a day with personalized information about their accommodation and the surrounding area.
Michael Hölzl
STAZZLE
Innovative solutions for temporary staffing and recruitment
An agile team for whom customer satisfaction is just as important as quality, the Johnny Bytes team understands communication and requirements, asks the right questions, has a sense of humor and adheres perfectly to schedules. A strong partner that we recommend without reservation. Thank you for your support!
Tasso Mitsarakis
KOOPERATIONEN MIT HOCHSCHULEN
Innovative projects with research institutions
Together with Johnny Bytes, FH Aachen regularly conducts practice-oriented research projects as part of the Digital Lab. Most recently, prototypes for Alexa skills and AI-supported tourism solutions were created in this context. These projects are always an enrichment for our students, the university and the company.
Prof. Dr. Mathias Eggert
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into a real app now
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