[vsherman295]

Hi everyone,

I'm a solo developer running a small SaaS business, and over the last year I've run into the same problem many indie founders face: having a responsive website is no longer enough.

A large percentage of users now access products from their phones, and many expect an app in the App Store or Google Play. Maintaining separate web, iOS, and Android codebases is expensive and time-consuming, especially if you're a solo founder or a very small team.

To solve this for my own product, I built a native webview solution that wraps my existing web app inside a polished iOS and Android application. It doesn't just open a website it feels much closer to a native app.

Here's what I've added:

• Native-looking navigation and app experience
• Google Play Billing integration
• Apple In-App Purchase integration
• Push notifications
• Support for publishing to both app stores

I know webviews aren't a new idea, and there are already frameworks that address similar problems. But after building this for myself, I feel the approach is often underestimated. For many SaaS businesses, a well-built webview app can deliver exactly what users need without the cost of maintaining multiple native applications.

Now I'm wondering if this should become a product for other founders.

My initial idea would be something like:

• Around $200 for the initial setup and customization
• Around $40 per year for ongoing maintenance and services, mainly to cover infrastructure costs such as push messaging and Apple developer-related expenses

Before I invest more time into it, I'd really appreciate some honest feedback from other founders and developers

• Would this solve a real problem for you?
• Would you consider paying for a service like this?
• Does the pricing seem reasonable?
• Is there anything you'd want included before you'd consider buying it?

I'd genuinely appreciate your thoughts positive or negative. Thanks for reading.

 

[azimmerman]

I actually think there's a market for this. A lot of solo founders don't have the budget to build and maintain two native apps, so a polished webview solution could save them a lot of time.

 

[MeganBoone]

The pricing seems reasonable to me, especially if the setup includes app store submission and payment integration. Those are usually the parts that take the most effort.

 

[TerriCasey]

I like the concept. The biggest challenge will probably be convincing people that a well-built webview can still provide a good user experience.

 

[lvelazquez191]

I'd definitely consider something like this if it saved me from maintaining separate iOS and Android projects. Time is often more valuable than money for solo developers.