A PWA (Progressive Web App) is a web application that behaves like a native app: it installs on a phone or tablet straight from the browser — no App Store or Google Play — and opens full-screen with its own icon, even on a shaky connection.
For a restaurant system it’s the ideal formula: staff install the app in seconds on any device, updates arrive automatically (no versions to download), and it runs on iOS, Android and desktop from the same code. None of the cost and friction of an app-store app.
Why it matters on the floor
During service you need a tool that’s fast, always up to date and works on whatever device is to hand. A PWA gives the experience of a native app without its complexity — which is why a modern reservation system like Coperti is installable as a PWA, synced in real time across devices.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a PWA?
- A Progressive Web App: a web application installable from the browser that behaves like a native app (icon, full screen, works on a weak connection) without going through app stores.
- What's the advantage of a PWA for a restaurant?
- It installs in seconds on any device, updates itself, runs on iOS, Android and desktop from the same code, and needs no store downloads.