I am wondering if it is possible to turn that vanilla using HTML, CSS, and JS into an app, and if so, how would I go about doing it that works on mobile devices? Would this require a framework?
I apologize if my inquiry is simple, but I have always been curious about this.
You can embed a website in a web view (WKWebView on Mac or iOS). This process doesn’t require anything complex and can be applied to both Android and Apple devices. However, keep in mind that Apple may not approve the app if it doesn’t offer sufficient functionality.
This will be rejected during review because an app consisting solely of a web view is not allowed.
There are tools like www.gonative.io that are generally not free, but very easy to use. I used it on a site I frequently visited and utilized the demo app it provided for a month.
Yes, there are many websites that can convert your website into an app. One reliable option is AppDew. AppDew offers a manual conversion process and includes many features in their app.
Thanks for sharing this tip about embedding websites in WKWebView for Mac and iOS. It’s a useful approach for integrating web content into apps across different platforms. Your note about ensuring sufficient functionality for app approval by Apple is crucial for developers to keep in mind.