Turn a client website into an app — agency workflow
In one sentence
To turn a client website into an app with BuildMyAPK, paste the public URL, preview a live Expo / React Native client that matches the brand, iterate in chat, then export source or cloud-build APK/IPA. This is not a WebView wrapper. Full category context: the AI app builder guide; agency packaging: agency app builder.
BuildMyAPK product team · Editors · Updated 2026-09-04
First preview
9 min median to first preview
Stack
Expo + React Native
Regions
US, UK, Canada, EU
Checked 2026-09-04 · 168 projects (last 90 days)
Best for
- Agencies & freelancers. Best when the client already has a live marketing or commerce site.
- WebView tools. Best only if the client explicitly wants the website inside a shell.
Agency checklist before you paste the URL
Confirm the site is public, note login walls, and set expectations: BuildMyAPK generates native-style screens inspired by the site — it does not ship the HTML as a package.
- Screenshot the key flows you must preserve
- Decide APK-only demo vs source handoff
- Keep store submission out of the fixed-fee SOW unless scoped
Link to the AI app builder
This page is the client-delivery gap. The category definition and comparison table live on the AI app builder page. Use agency app builder for packaging and pricing language.
How to start
Create an account, open the dashboard, and describe the product in one sentence — or paste a website URL. Preview the live app in a phone frame, iterate in chat, then export source or run a cloud build for APK or IPA.
Honest limits
- BuildMyAPK. Needs a public URL; not a 1:1 HTML package; does not submit to stores for you.
Sources
FAQ
How do I turn a client website into an app?
Paste the public URL into BuildMyAPK, preview the Expo client, iterate in chat, then export source or build APK/IPA.
Is this a WebView?
No. BuildMyAPK generates Expo / React Native screens. It does not wrap the site in browser chrome and call that the app.
WordPress or Shopify clients?
Use wordpress to app or shopify to app for platform-specific notes, then return here for the agency delivery checklist.