Median.co (formerly GoNative.io) is a paid platform for WebView apps on Android and iOS with many native plugins and support. If you need an Android app from a URL with the essentials — branded shell, uploads, downloads, offline screen, external links, signed APK/AAB — a free phone-based builder like Website to App is enough. Choose Median when you need iOS too, specific native plugins or a managed service.
What you actually need
List the features your site needs in an app: login, uploads, downloads, payments, push, deep links. If it's mostly the first four, any good WebView builder covers it. Push and deep links need native support — check the builder has them.
Moving between tools
Whatever you choose, keep the package name and download the signing key. With both, you can rebuild the same app with a different tool later and ship it as an update.
When Median is worth paying for
- You need an iOS app as well, built and maintained for you.
- You rely on native plugins (biometrics, in-app purchases, native navigation).
- You want vendor support and SLAs.
FAQ
Is GoNative the same as Median?
Yes, GoNative.io rebranded as Median.co.