AppWow Developer Challenge
Build an Instant App. Prove it works. Get recognised.
AppWow exists to prove that Instant Apps are real, installable, offline-capable products — not concepts, demos, or marketing claims.
This challenge invites developers to build and submit genuine Instant Apps that meet clear, practical standards and can be installed and used on real phones, with or without connectivity.
This is not a hackathon.
This is a proof challenge.
What We Mean by an “Instant App”
- Installed directly to a phone (home-screen icon)
- Launched instantly, like any native app
- Fully usable without an app store
- Capable of operating offline (where appropriate)
- Built with modern web technologies
- Distributed by URL, not gatekeepers
If your app only works when connected, only runs in a browser tab, or depends on an account system to function, it is not an Instant App.
The Challenge
Build a real, installable Instant App and submit it for review.
If approved, your app will:
- Appear in the AppWow Directory
- Be recognised as Approved by AppWow
- Serve as a reference example for the Instant App category
- Help define the standards of a new app evosystem
Technical Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Be installable as a PWA
- Display a home-screen icon
- Launch in standalone app mode
- Continue to function in airplane mode (core features)
- Load reliably from a static or edge-friendly architecture
- Avoid mandatory accounts or logins
- Be usable on a real phone, not just desktop
Submit
When you are ready, submit your app here: /submit