Disclosure: This comparison is published by Web2Application. Competitor details were checked on the official Median.co pricing page in October 2026 and may change. Always confirm on the vendor's website.

Short answer: both tools turn a website into hybrid Android and iOS apps. Web2Application is a monthly no-code service for business owners, with a free Android test APK and store-submission help on eligible plans. Median.co (formerly GoNative) is aimed more at web developers and teams, with a one-time license, an annual fee and a JavaScript bridge with native plugins.

How each product works

Web2Application is a hybrid app builder. Each app is a real Android and iOS application. Android is written in Java and iOS in Swift. The tab bar, push notifications and deep links are native. The pages inside the app open in a WebView. Today those pages are your existing website. The same app is built to show pages from the Web2Application builder as that builder is released.

Median.co describes its product as native iOS and Android apps powered by your web content, built in its App Studio. Developers can add native plugins and use the Median JavaScript Bridge to call native features from the website.

Pricing (as published, October 2026)

	Web2Application	Median.co
Free start	Yes: create the app and install an Android test APK	Yes: free plan with a "Powered by Median.co" watermark
Entry paid plan	From $14.90 per month	Starter: $229 one-time license + $179 per year from month 12
Mid plans	Higher monthly tiers for more push recipients, API and Members	Essential: $590 + $399/yr. Plus: $990 + $669/yr
Managed option	Store-submission assistance on eligible plans	Business: from $7,200 per year

Sources: Web2Application pricing, Median.co pricing.

Key differences

• Who does the work. Web2Application is set up by the business owner in a no-code dashboard, and eligible Premium plans include upload to your own Google Play and App Store accounts. Median.co gives developers more tooling, and its managed service is a separate higher tier.
• Payment model. Web2Application is a monthly subscription with no long contract. Median.co uses a one-time license fee plus an annual fee.
• Extensibility. Median.co offers a large native plugin library and a JavaScript bridge. Web2Application focuses on the features most websites need: tab bar, push notifications, deep links, WordPress plugin, API and Members.
• WordPress. Web2Application has its own WordPress plugin for sending push notifications from the WordPress admin.

Which one should you choose?

• Choose Web2Application if you own a WordPress, WooCommerce or other business website, want to test a real Android app before paying, and prefer a simple monthly plan with publishing help.
• Choose Median.co if you have developers who want deep control through native plugins and a JavaScript bridge, and you are comfortable with a license plus annual fee.

Not sure? Create your app free and test the Android APK with your own website first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Web2Application cheaper than Median.co?

For a single small-business app, Web2Application's monthly plan from $14.90 usually costs less in the first year than Median.co's Starter license ($229 one-time plus $179 per year from month 12). Compare current prices on both official websites.

Are both tools hybrid app builders?

Yes. Both create Android and iOS apps with a native layer that shows web content inside the app.

Can I test before paying?

Yes, on both. Web2Application lets you install a real Android test APK. Median.co has a free plan with a watermark and simulator sessions.