BDK Native vs Progressier
Discover the app distribution solution for Bubble that meets your needs by comparing BDK Native and Progressier.
Compare | Progressier | BDK Native |
|---|---|---|
App FormatWith Progressier, your Bubble app can be installed directly from the browser. With BDK Native, users will be able to download it from the App Store and Google Play. | ProgressierBDK NativeNative App | Native App |
iOS InstallationBoth BDK Native and Progressier allow users to install your app on their iPhone or iPad. | ProgressierBDK Native | |
Android InstallationWith Progressier and BDK Native, users can install your Bubble.io app on their Android smartphone or tablet. | ProgressierBDK Native | |
Windows InstallationWith Progressier, your Bubble app can also be installed on any Windows computer without extra effort. BDK Native does not support desktop installation. | ProgressierBDK Native | |
macOS InstallationYou can make your Bubble app available on any Macbook or iMac with Progressier — not with BDK Native. | ProgressierBDK Native | |
User friendlinessInstalling an app from App Store and Google Play is a process most users are familiar with. Installing PWAs from the browser is a little less intuitive — although Progressier greatly streamlines the process. | ProgressierBDK Native⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Cost for one appProgressier is a SaaS platform providing end-to-end management for your Bubble app, whereas BDK Native is a one-time service that wraps it for the traditional app stores. | ProgressierBDK Native$365 build fee + $39 rebuild fee | $365 build fee + $39 rebuild fee |
Push notificationsBoth solutions enable sending push notifications to your users. This feature is incorporated within your Progressier subscription at no additional cost, while BDK Native necessitates an account with an extra service (e.g. OneSignal). | ProgressierBDK NativeOneSignal account required | OneSignal account required |
Extra costsProgressier comes with everything for installation and notifications included. If you go the native app route, you'll need additional developer accounts with Apple and Google. | ProgressierBDK Native$99/year Apple Developer account + $25 one-time Google Developer account | $99/year Apple Developer account + $25 one-time Google Developer account |
UpdatesWith Progressier, your app lives on the open web. With BDK Native, you may have to periodically rebuild your app to update its app store listing. | ProgressierBDK Native$39 per rebuild | $39 per rebuild |
PermissionsPWAs can be distributed and updated without permissions. Google and Apple require reviewing your app before every app listing update. | ProgressierBDK NativeGoogle/Apple permission required | Google/Apple permission required |
Commission on in-app purchasesIf you charge users, Apple and Google may require using their payment systems and take a commission. With Progressier, your Bubble.io can use whatever payment system you like — and you get to keep all of your hard-earned money. | ProgressierBDK NativeUp to 30% | Up to 30% |
Built-in discoverabilityApps featured on the App Store or Google Play can benefit from organic installs when promoted by the platforms' algorithms. PWAs lack such inherent discoverability. | ProgressierBDK Native | |
Programmatic PWA CreationWith Progressier, you have the capability to create multiple apps under a single domain, an option that native apps simply don't offer. | ProgressierBDK Native | |
App ScreenshotsWith Progressier, you can effortlessly design and manage screenshots right from the dashboard. With BDK Native, the onus is on you to navigate the creation of design screenshots, before uploading them to the Google Play and App Store developer consoles. | ProgressierBDK Native |
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