# Is my Pickaxe an App?

**URL:** <https://community.pickaxe.co/t/is-my-pickaxe-an-app/8509>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [May 7, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://community.pickaxe.co/t/is-my-pickaxe-an-app/8509 "2026-05-07T00:57:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![raspyni](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/community.pickaxe.co/raspyni/32/2408_2.png) [@raspyni](https://community.pickaxe.co/u/raspyni)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://community.pickaxe.co/t/is-my-pickaxe-an-app/8509/1 "2026-05-07T00:57:03Z")

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I’m not quite sure of what I’m missing or misunderstanding, but one of my members just sent me this message:

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/pickaxeproject/original/2X/2/2eac350e5225a75d3e7fc65e687c62b97b0c2ade.jpeg)

I told him to just use it in our membership portal. Is that the best answer? Is there a way to make this an app that I can distribute (iOS and/or PlayStore)? I’m not sure what the difference is but this guy is my target and he wants an stinkin’ app 🙂

Thanks.

Barry

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**Author:** ![Beckett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/community.pickaxe.co/beckett/32/2046_2.png) [@Beckett](https://community.pickaxe.co/u/Beckett)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://community.pickaxe.co/t/is-my-pickaxe-an-app/8509/2 "2026-05-08T10:48:06Z")

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Look into PWAs; they are basically websites but with an app icon and a few bonuses. It’s just an app that loads your website every time it loads.

A great builder is here: [https://www.pwabuilder.com/](https://www.pwabuilder.com/)

You won’t install from the App Store, but it’s the easiest and cheapest way to do it. If that doesn’t work, you may have some other (harder) options.

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**Author:** ![dougfresh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/community.pickaxe.co/dougfresh/32/1885_2.png) [@dougfresh](https://community.pickaxe.co/u/dougfresh)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.pickaxe.co/t/is-my-pickaxe-an-app/8509/3 "2026-05-08T12:45:58Z")

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Is this much different than users adding the website shortcut to their Home Screen?

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**Author:** ![Beckett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/community.pickaxe.co/beckett/32/2046_2.png) [@Beckett](https://community.pickaxe.co/u/Beckett)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.pickaxe.co/t/is-my-pickaxe-an-app/8509/4 "2026-05-08T13:00:24Z")

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Yes, while it uses the same action, it is different. Instead of opening it in your browser, it creates a separate instance; that way it behaves like a mobile app. I believe you’re also able to send notifications. Another great pro is it has an “install” screen, basically instructions for the user on how to install.