Do you want to save space on your mobile phone? Replace some of your apps with web apps to reduce the space they take up.
There are many different ways to free up space on your mobile phone. However, one of the most effective ways is to uninstall apps from the device itself. Which is that over time the applications have become heavier, as well as the need for more and more resources to be able to function, minus the free storage capacity of our devices.
Of course, it is not always possible to uninstall applications, especially if they are those that you use often. Fortunately, there is an alternative: progressive web applications.
We’ve already talked on more than one occasion for “PWAs” or progressive web applications, but it should be remembered that these are web pages that use modern technologies that allow them to look like a native application, and offer an experience that is very close to that of running. For example, its icon appears on the home screen of our mobile device or PC, and it is possible to receive notifications, access system resources or share information with other applications installed on the device.
One of the great advantages of this type of application is its ability to work with slow or unstable internet connections, as well as consuming much less storage space when running with the technology provided by the browser. The list consists of the apps included in the vast repository of Awesome PWAs.
For this reason, today we are going to collect some of the best progressive web apps that you can use as alternatives to some of the most popular mobile apps right now.
Applications on an Android smartphone.
How to install a progressive web app
Progressive multi-platform web applications. Since they use the browser to run, they can work on any platform, be it mobile or desktop.
On both systems, the process for installing the Progressive Web App is the same. You just have to follow these steps:
- Open the application page in the browser. For example, AliExpress.
- Click the browser menu icon, which is usually located in the upper right corner of the screen and is represented by three dots.
- Choose the “Install Application” option and wait for the process to complete.
- Return to the mobile home screen. You will see how the app appears there or in the system app drawer.
aliexpress
The Chinese online shopping giant has a good progressive web app that can completely replace the original version of the app. It has almost all the functions that can be found in the full version of the AliExpress app, with the advantage of consuming much less resources.
google apps
Some of the most popular Google apps also offer their own Progressive Web App, with the same functionality as their full versions.
It is possible to use the web applications Google Drive, Google Duo, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Stadia and YouTube Music through the browser, which saves us from having to install the full version of each application.
photophobia
Photopea is a complete online photo editor that can be perfectly used as an alternative to Photoshop. Once Photopea PWA is installed on the device, it can be used without the need for an internet connection.
A drop of water
Snapdrop is one of our handpicked Android apps that can’t be free. Moreover, it has its own progressive web app which can be used on any device.
It is an alternative to AirDrop that allows to transfer files between different devices connected to the same network, very quickly and easily.
spotify
The original Spotify app is one of the heaviest apps that can be installed on our devices. Fortunately, there is a very complete web version that consumes less mobile resources, plus it has a practically tracked interface.
cable
The most popular WhatsApp alternative has its own progressive app, with notification support, an elegant interface and almost all the functionality available in the original version.
tinder
The world’s most popular dating and dating app also has its own progressive web app, which is perfect if you don’t want to install the full app on your phone.
Twitter is one of the best progressive web apps that you can find. The social network has devoted a lot of effort to providing the best possible experience when used through the browser, and has been able to build a high-quality cross-platform “PWA”.
Uber
If you are not a frequent Uber user, you may not be too keen on installing the app on your mobile phone. For this reason, it might be a good idea to use its progressive web app, which also allows you to easily request flights.
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