How the Free Converter Works
The process is straightforward. You do not need to install any software, create an account, or provide payment information.
Validates Your URL
Checks that the site is live, uses HTTPS, and is accessible from our servers.
Crawls Your Site
Maps your site structure to understand navigation and identify the most important pages.
Generates the Android Project
Creates a WebView-based Android app with your site as the content source. This includes the AndroidManifest.xml, build configuration, and signing key.
Builds the APK
Compiles the project into a signed Android APK file ready for installation.
The entire process takes between 30 seconds and 5 minutes depending on your site's complexity and current server load.
Best Websites to Convert for Free
Not every website is equally suited for free conversion. These types work best:
- Blogs and news sites — Content-heavy sites with simple layouts convert beautifully. Readers get a clean, distraction-free reading experience in an app.
- Portfolio sites — Showcase your work in a sleek app that clients can download. Great for freelancers and agencies.
- Business websites — Service-based businesses benefit from having an app that provides quick access to contact info, location, and services.
- Community forums — If your site runs on Discourse, bbPress, or similar platforms, an app gives members mobile-first access.
E-commerce sites can also use the free tier for testing, but will almost certainly want push notifications and native checkout — features that require a paid plan.
Free Tier Limitations
The free tier is Android-only. Apple requires a paid developer account ($99/year) and a Mac to build iOS apps. There is no way around this — it is Apple's policy, not ours. Push notifications and offline mode are also Pro features.
Tips for Getting the Best Results
- Fix your mobile layout first — The converter wraps your existing site. If your mobile layout is broken, the app will be broken too.
- Test your site speed — Use Google PageSpeed Insights. Aim for a score above 60 on mobile before converting.
- Use descriptive page titles — Your page titles become the app's navigation labels. "Blog Post: How to Bake Sourdough" is better than "Post 47."
- Keep navigation shallow — If important content is buried 4+ clicks deep, users will not find it in the app.
- Add a meta viewport tag — This should already be in your HTML:
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my site need HTTPS to use the free converter?
Yes. Your site must load over a secure connection. If you do not have an SSL certificate, you can get one free through Let's Encrypt. Most modern hosts provide this automatically.
Can I install the APK on any Android phone?
Yes. Once you enable "Install from unknown sources" in your Android settings, the APK installs on any Android device running version 5.0 or higher.
Will my app update when I change my website?
Yes. The app loads your live website, so any changes you make appear automatically without rebuilding the app. No user action required.
Why is iOS not available in the free tier?
Apple requires a paid developer account ($99/year) and a Mac computer to build iOS apps. This is Apple's policy, not ours. The free tier gives you an Android APK because Google's toolchain is free and available on any operating system.
Our free converter competes with paid alternatives like Appy Pie (starting at $16/month), BuildFire ($49/month), and Thunkable (free tier with ads). Unlike PWA builders that only create browser shortcuts, WebToAppify generates a real APK file that can be installed on any Android device and submitted to the Google Play Store.