Do it yourself
$109 per platform, one-time
The WebViewGold license: a finished Xcode or Android Studio project. Paste your URL, set name and icon, switch on features, build and submit. Free updates forever.
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| Capacitor | WebViewGold | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source runtime (Ionic) that embeds your web build in native iOS/Android projects | Ready-made native iOS and Android app templates that load your web app, configured by settings |
| Price | Free (plus your time) | $109 per platform, one-time, free updates |
| Setup | Node toolchain, npx cap add ios/android, Xcode and Android Studio projects you own and maintain | Paste URL, name, icon into Config.swift / Config.java or the browser-based Cloud Builder |
| Where the web app lives | Bundled inside the app by default (rebuild and resubmit for changes) or a remote URL you configure yourself | Remote URL by default: publish in your builder and the app updates instantly; local HTML or offline fallback optional |
| Native features | Plugins you install, configure and update (push, camera, biometrics…) plus the native permission texts | Built in: push (OneSignal/Pushwoosh), offline screen, social login helper, IAP via RevenueCat, QR scanner, biometrics, deep links, sharing, downloads |
| Google login in WebView | You solve disallowed_useragent with plugins or a custom flow | Social Login Helper included |
| No Mac? | You need a Mac (or a cloud Mac) for the iOS build | Cloud Builder builds and uploads from the browser |
| Support | Community, GitHub issues | 24/7 human chat support, documentation, Full Service option |
| Store approval | Your responsibility | Approval guarantee: non-content rejection within 14 days of purchase = refund |
When Capacitor is the better choice
Capacitor shines when you are a developer who wants to write native code: custom plugins, deep integration with native SDKs, a bundled offline-first app or a team that already maintains Xcode and Android Studio projects. Everything is open source and extensible without limits.
If that describes you, you do not need WebViewGold. Many agencies use both: Capacitor for bespoke native work, WebViewGold when the client needs a store app of an existing web product next week.
When WebViewGold is the better choice
You built the app in Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit, Base44 or with an AI editor, it works in the browser, and you want it in the stores without learning two native toolchains. You want to keep shipping from your builder without resubmitting the app for every change. You want push notifications, login handling, IAP and offline behavior without searching for plugins. You want somebody to ask at 2 a.m. and a guarantee behind the submission.
Capacitor tutorials for Lovable and Bolt circulate in the communities and they work, but they end where the real effort begins: provisioning profiles, permission strings, Android signing, Play Console policies, the Google login problem, App Store review feedback. WebViewGold has answered those questions since 2014, and the tool-specific guides walk you through the rest.
Great work! Never coded anything but managed to work with this. Easy and fast! Also with great help from the creators!
Questions to decide quickly
- Do you want to write Swift/Kotlin now or later? No → WebViewGold.
- Must the app work fully offline with bundled data? Yes → Capacitor (or WebViewGold with a local HTML folder, if a static build is enough).
- Do you need a Mac-free iOS build? Yes → WebViewGold Cloud Builder.
- Will you change the web app weekly? Yes → remote URL, which WebViewGold does by default.
- Do you need a custom native SDK no plugin exists for? Yes → Capacitor.
Frequently asked questions
Is a WebViewGold app "less native" than a Capacitor app?
Both use the same system WebView (WKWebView on iOS, Android System WebView). The native shell, permissions, push registration and store packaging are what differ, and both produce a real native binary that passes the same review.
Can I migrate from Capacitor to WebViewGold or back?
Yes. Your web app does not change. Keep the same bundle identifier and package name and you can ship the next version with the other wrapper; users just see an update.
Does Apple treat Capacitor and WebViewGold apps differently?
No. Apple reviews behavior and content. Guideline 4.2 (minimum functionality) applies to both, which is why WebViewGold ships native features you can enable in minutes.
Three ways to get your app into the stores
Same result, different amount of work on your side. All three come with the approval guarantee and 24/7 human support.
Cloud Builder
$349 per license, one-time add-on
No Mac, no Xcode, no Android Studio: configure in the browser, we build both apps in the cloud and hand them to App Store Connect and the Play Console.
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$698 per platform $798
Send us your URL and icon. Our team configures, builds and delivers your app within 72 hours, white-label, with source projects. Both platforms for $1,158.
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