Key takeawayA web to app converter is worth using if it gives you a clean, signed APK and AAB under your own package name, lets you download the signing key, and doesn't inject ads or a watermark. Watch for entry plans that keep the key, publish under their account, limit rebuilds, or charge to remove branding after you've launched.
- Fine if
- Your key, your package
- Avoid
- Injected ads & watermarks
- Check
- Rebuild limits
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- Converter plans
The five catches
| Catch | Why it hurts | How to check |
|---|---|---|
| Ads inserted into your app | Your customers see someone else's ads; Play policy issues | Install the APK and use it for 5 minutes |
| “Made with …” splash or watermark | Looks unprofessional; hard to remove later | Check the first launch screen |
| Signing key kept by the converter | You can't update the app without them | Look for a keystore download |
| Package name in their namespace | You can't move the app to another tool | Read the package name in the build settings |
| Paid rebuilds | Yearly API updates become a bill | Read the pricing for updates, not just the first build |
Cheap that stays cheap
Some converters keep the entry price low because they earn elsewhere — premium features, optional add-ons or other apps. That's fine. What matters is that the output is clean and yours.
The cost you can't avoid
Whatever the converter costs, Google Play charges a one-time developer registration fee, and Apple charges a yearly fee for iOS. Those go to the stores, not the converter.
When a higher plan makes sense
- You need features the entry plan doesn't have — push campaigns, native tabs, ads monetisation.
- You want someone else to handle the yearly target API update.
- You need iOS as well.
Run your own numbers with the ROI calculator.
Frequently asked
What does Website to App give me?
Website to App builds and signs your app from your phone, under your own package name, with a downloadable APK and AAB.
Can a converted app be published on Google Play?
Yes, as long as it meets Google Play's policies. The converter's price doesn't matter to Google.