Guide: How to Convert Your Lovable App to a Native iOS App (PWA)
This guide explains how to turn your Lovable web project into a Progressive Web App (PWA). This makes it look and feel like a real app on an iPhone (full screen, no browser bar, and push notifications) without needing Apple App Store approval. Step 1: Get the PWA Prompt • Copy this prompt. In the comments Step 2: Apply the Prompt in Lovable • Go to your Lovable project. • Paste the prompt into the chat. • Make sure to tell Lovable which pages need this setup (e.g., your main dashboard, content pages, or login page). • Run the prompt. Step 3: Setup Push Notifications (VAPID Keys) • During the process, Lovable will likely ask for your VAPID Public and Private keys to enable push notifications. • Go to the website vapidkeys.com. • Enter your email address and click generate. • Copy the Public Key and Private Key shown. • Paste them back into Lovable when requested and submit. Step 4: Install on iPhone • Once Lovable finishes building, open your app's web URL in Safari on your iPhone. • Tap the Share Button (the square with an arrow pointing up). • Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen" (put on Home Screen). • Tap Add. Step 5: Test the App • You will now see your app icon on your iPhone home screen. • Open it. It should launch in full screen (without the Safari address bar). • Navigate to your profile or settings within the app and look for the option to Enable Push Notifications (allow permissions when asked).