A web app is a web solution with a navigation similar to a mobile app and with certain features that you would rather expect in a regular mobile app. A web app has its own URL and can be accessed via a browser, so it is accessible across devices (computer, tablet, apps). Web apps usually focus on performing certain actions (like booking a hotel stay), vs. a regular website which focuses on sharing information.
Web apps in Switzerland are increasingly more and more popular.
The main advantage of developing a web app is that you do not need to download an app from the app store, users can simply access it from the browser. This means that is can be accessed on any device and that you can use SEO and search marketing to drive traffic. Web apps are also very fast and feel very responsive compared to regular websites.
A PWA (progressive web app) is a web app on steroids. It has certain features beyond a regular web app. It is installable (though with some caveats) and it will have its own app icon. Once you open the PWA by clicking on the app icon, the app will be opened in a standalone window and not in the browser.
A PWA provides a certain amount of offline functionalities as it caches certain information.
Mobile apps can be downloaded from the app store and they provide a more comprehensive set of features vs web apps:
At the same time mobile apps take more time and budget to develop and your users need to take the additional step of deciding to download it
We recommend developing a web app in certain specific cases:
If you would like to learn more about the technologies, please see our detailed guide about web apps vs PWAs vs mobile apps
The Swiss Railways (CFF / SBB) approached us to create a web app for an indoor map solution for the Lausanne train station. The train station is being renovated now for multiple years and certain passages will be closed, so travelers will need to find their way through the renovation works.
In order to facilitate the navigation of passengers, Swiss Tomato has developed a web app that has a 3D indoor and outdoor map of the train station at multiple levels. Users can quickly select or search for their destination and receive a step-by-step guide on how to reach it. The navigation also has an option for people with reduced mobility to avoid stairs.
The interface is very intuitive, fast and easy to use, just like a mobile app but without the need to download an app.
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You web app will work on every device
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We will make sure your web app will run seamlessly
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With the agility of a small agency combined with the expertise of a large one, we combine our passion for great design and cutting-edge technology to give you an unrivalled solution.
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Our web apps are always delivered on time
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Are you a small business or start-up? Bigger company? Non-profit? International Organisation? No matter your size, we’ve got you covered.
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I worked with Swiss Tomato on two complex IT projects a mobile app development with back-end and a Drupal based website development. We were very happy with the work of Swiss Tomato, they were proactive on how to translate our business needs into working IT Solutions. We were very satisfied with the proposed UX/UI solutions as well. I would be glad to recommend Swiss Tomato for web and mobile application development projects.
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The experience of developing our project with Swisstomato has been highly satisfactory. With an excellent and professional technical team, at the same time flexible and always listening to our needs and expectations. A learning process that has brought us a result that meets our expectations. We would work with them again if the opportunity may arise.
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Swiss Tomato designed and built a new website based on our new strategy. I really appreciated the hard work put in by all the team and the phenomenal product that resulted. In particular, I appreciated the design ideas, suggestions and their capacity to find solutions quickly and efficiently. Well done Swiss Tomato!
What technology to use for a web app
Timing for a web app development
What type of team do you need for a web app project
How much does the development of a web app cost
Development hours based on complexity
Kicking off your web app development project
There are multiple technologies that you can consider for developing a web app, you need to choose the right front-end or back-end technology.
Front-end
React JS is a very modern Javascript-based technology originally developed by Facebook (today Meta). More than 220’000 live sites use this technology, including companies like Apple, Paypal and Netflix as well as companies in Switzerland. It is fast, flexible and it has a great performance.
VueJS is the second most popular front-end technology for web apps, which allows you to create great UX, it is highly customisable and loads very fast, it is also a Javascript-based technology.
Back-end
You can either go for a CMS like WordPress or Drupal or you can create a custom back-end solution, we recommend either NodeJS or Laraval frameworks, both are modern and solid technologies that you can count on in the long run.
Developing a web app takes about 3-5 months depending on the complexity of the web app.
Developing a modern web app needs a solid team which works together towards delivering state-of-the-art software.
Our team is made up of Switzerland-based account managers in Geneva & Zurich supported by our senior software engineers and designers who are based in Hungary.
It depends on a lot of factors, but as a rule of thumb you can count on 300-1’000 work hours and this has to be multiplied by the hourly fee of the respective team members.
As we explained above you need a big team and quality time for a professional web app. We combine an expert team located between Switzerland and Hungary to propose you outstanding quality for a fair price.
Below you will find hourly estimations for web apps of different complexities. The hours are determined by the number of different functions and the complexity of those functions.
To calculate the price, you need to multiply the working hours with the hourly fee, please contact us for details.
We would love to offer our expertise and work together on your web app project. The best way to start is to share your written brief with us. If you don’t have one, then we can also send you our brief template that you can follow to define your requirements.
We work on various web app development projects in the Geneva and Zurich region and across Switzerland.
Whether you are a start-up, a non-profit organisation or a medium size business, we are here to turn your web app concept into reality with the most modern technologies and proven award-winning capabilities.
You will receive the attention you need as we combine the flexibility of a small agency with the expertise of a big one.
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