Both put your station on the home screen - they differ in how they get there and what they cost. Here is an honest comparison for radio stations.Where PWA winsCost: included in your plan - no add-on n
Both put your station on the home screen - they differ in how they get there and what they cost. Here is an honest comparison for radio stations.
Where PWA wins
- Cost: included in your plan - no add-on needed.
- Speed to launch: live the moment your website is live.
- Updates: instant, no store review.
- Coverage: works on iOS, Android and desktop from one build.
Where native apps win
- Discoverability: presence in App Store and Google Play search - listeners find you where they look for apps.
- Perceived quality: a store listing with reviews signals an established station, valuable for sponsors too.
- Deeper integration: a fully native player feel under your brand.
Our recommendation
- Day one: use the PWA - it is already in your plan and covers every device.
- Growing audience: add native apps (included with Business, +$25/month on Starter and Pro) when store presence starts driving discovery and sponsor conversations.
- Keep both: the PWA serves casual web visitors; the apps serve your loyal core. They share the same stream and content, so there is nothing extra to maintain.