Mobile vs Desktop Experience: How Matchouse Works Across Devices

Matchouse runs as a Progressive Web App (PWA), giving you a smooth, app-like experience across all devices — without needing to download from app stores.

Last updated 8 months ago

What Is a Progressive Web App (PWA)?

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a modern web technology that lets you install Matchouse as if it were a native app — directly from your browser, with no app store needed.

It looks and feels like a traditional app but is faster, lighter, and easier to update.


Why Did We Choose a PWA?

We chose to build Matchouse as a PWA to:

  • Make the platform accessible instantly on any device

  • Avoid delays or restrictions from app store approvals

  • Deliver the same experience on mobile and desktop

  • Allow for faster updates without needing user downloads

  • Keep the app lightweight and performance-optimised

This gives you more flexibility and speed, while we focus on rolling out features quicker.


✅ Advantages for You (the User)

  • No app store needed — Install in seconds after login

  • Smaller size — No bloated downloads or storage use

  • Always up to date — No need to install manual updates

  • Cross-device friendly — Use the same app on mobile, tablet, and desktop

  • Secure by default — Delivered via HTTPS and works offline for key tasks

  • Works like a native app — Full-screen, app-style experience with no browser clutter


🔐 First, Log In to Install

To install Matchouse as an app, you must first log in to your account.

  1. Go to matchouse.com

  2. Log in using your profile

  3. After login, follow the install steps below for your device


📱 How to Install on Mobile

Android (Chrome)

  1. Open matchouse.com in Google Chrome

  2. Log in

  3. Tap the three-dot menu

  4. Tap “Add to Home screen”

  5. Confirm to install

iPhone / iOS (Safari)

  1. Open matchouse.com in Safari

  2. Log in

  3. Tap the Share icon

  4. Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen”

  5. Confirm to install


💻 How to Install on Desktop (Windows or Mac)

  1. Open matchouse.com in Google Chrome

  2. Log in

  3. Look for the install icon in the address bar (usually a "+" or monitor icon)

  4. Click it and confirm

  5. The app will open in its own window and can be pinned to your taskbar or dock


Mobile vs Desktop: Which Is Better?

Feature

Mobile (PWA)

Desktop (PWA)

Quick access on the go

✅ Excellent

⚠️ Requires laptop

Full feature set

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Messaging & chat

✅ Smooth

✅ Smooth

Lead & listing tools

⚠️ Compact layout

✅ Easier to manage


Final Tip: For best results, install Matchouse on your main device and enable push notifications when prompted — so you never miss a lead, message, or viewing request.