Do I need a mobile app to send push notifications?

No. Push notifications work through browsers. Customers click 'Allow' once and receive notifications on their device. No App Store submission, no app downloads, no app maintenance.

Do push notifications work on iPhone?

Yes, on iOS 16.4 and later. Users need to 'Add to Home Screen' (install as PWA) first. This is Apple's requirement for push notifications. On Android and desktop, it works directly in the browser without installation.

How do push notifications work on iOS without an app?

On iOS, your website must be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA). Users tap 'Add to Home Screen' in Safari, then enable notifications. The website icon appears on their home screen like an app, but it's just your website in a standalone view.

What's the difference between browser push and app push notifications?

Browser push works through web browsers and doesn't require App Store approval, updates, or downloads. App push requires building, submitting, and maintaining native iOS/Android apps. Browser push has faster setup (5 minutes vs months), lower cost (no app development), and higher reach (works on any browser).

Do customers need to download anything?

On Android and desktop: No downloads needed. On iOS: Users tap 'Add to Home Screen' once (Apple's requirement). Your website appears on their home screen, but it's not a traditional app download from the App Store.

How does it work on Android?

Android has full native support for browser-based push notifications. Users simply click 'Allow' when prompted on your website. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet, and other browsers. No app installation needed.

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Push Notifications Without an App

Send push notifications to iOS, Android & desktop browsers. No App Store. No downloads.

How It Works

Push notifications work through browsers using the W3C Push API standard. Customers click 'Allow' once and receive notifications on any device - no app download required.

Customer visits your website - On any browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
Prompt appears to enable notifications - One-click opt-in, managed by the browser
Send notifications instantly - Reach customers even when they're not on your site

Supported Platforms

iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Works on iOS 16.4+ when your website is installed as a PWA (Progressive Web App). Users tap 'Add to Home Screen' once.

Requires PWA installation - Apple's requirement, not ours.

Android

Works directly in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Samsung Internet browsers. No installation needed.

Instant opt-in. No extra steps required.

Desktop Browsers

Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Full support across all major desktop browsers.

Progressive Web Apps

For the best experience, your site can be installable as a PWA. This enables notifications on all platforms including iOS.

We provide setup guides and automatic PWA configuration.

Common Questions

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