I’m currently working with a client who wants to convert their existing web app into a mobile app.

At first, I thought this would require a complete rebuild, but while exploring different approaches, I realized there are ways to reuse most of the existing web code instead of starting from scratch. I’ve been reading about how tools like Capacitor allow you to wrap a web app into a native container, which makes it possible to access basic device features without heavily changing the core application. It’s interesting because it sits somewhere between a pure native app and a web app.

One thing I’m trying to understand better is where this approach fits best — like when it’s a good idea to use it versus going fully native or choosing something like React Native or Flutter.

I also noticed that performance, offline capability, and access to device APIs are some key factors that can influence the decision. So it’s not just about “can we convert it,” but also “should we convert it this way?

I found this blog while researching, and it helped me get a clearer starting point on the concept synoverge.com/blog/how-to-convert-a-web-app-into-…

Still exploring this space, so curious to hear from others — Have you tried converting a web app into a mobile app? What challenges or trade-offs did you face?