May 19, 2026

FundStat mobile app: why we are choosing PWA first

FundStat is moving in a PWA direction for now. Here is why that is the fastest path for users, plus step-by-step install instructions for iOS and Android.

FUFundStat Team

We know that many users naturally look for FundStat in the App Store or Google Play. For now, our mobile direction is a Progressive Web App (PWA): FundStat runs in the browser, but you can install it on your phone and open it from the home screen like a regular app.

This is a deliberate product decision. FundStat is changing quickly, and we ship many improvements across imports, calculations, portfolios, and dashboard workflows. A native app release cycle would slow that down. With a PWA, every user gets the latest version as soon as we deploy it.

That does not mean we are ignoring mobile. The opposite is true: we are treating the PWA as the mobile app experience we can improve fastest right now.

Why PWA is the right direction for now

The main goal is simple: keep FundStat improving quickly without making mobile users wait for app store releases. A PWA gives us that balance:

  • Updates reach everyone immediately after release, without a manual app update.
  • One product surface means fixes and improvements land on desktop and mobile together.
  • You can still launch FundStat from your phone home screen in an app-like view.
  • We can focus engineering time on portfolio features, imports, analytics, and mobile polish instead of maintaining separate native apps too early.

PWA now vs native app later

PWA first
Best for: fast iteration, frequent updates, and one consistent FundStat experience.

Why we are choosing it

  • No app store delay when we improve calculations, imports, or portfolio views.
  • Works on iOS and Android from the same FundStat web app.
  • Keeps the team focused on features users need now, not duplicated mobile infrastructure.

What we will keep improving

  • Some platform-specific mobile features can be more limited than in a fully native app.
  • The install flow depends on the browser and operating system, so iOS and Android look different.
Native app later
Best for: platform-specific features once the core mobile workflow is mature.

Where it could help

  • Can offer deeper integration with the operating system.
  • Can make some app-store discovery and notification flows more familiar.
  • May become more useful once the main FundStat workflows stabilize further.

Why not yet

  • Separate app releases would slow down fast product updates.
  • Maintaining separate mobile apps too early would take time away from improving FundStat itself.

How to install FundStat on iOS and Android

Use these steps to add FundStat to your home screen. After installation, open FundStat from the new icon instead of typing the address in the browser.

Step 1

iOS: sign in and open the share menu in Safari
Open FundStat in Safari, then tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.
FundStat opened in Safari on iOS with the share button visible

Step 2

iOS: select Add to Home Screen
In the share sheet, scroll if needed and select Add to Home Screen.
iOS share menu with the Add to Home Screen option

Step 3

iOS: confirm adding the app
No changes needed - just tap Add. FundStat will appear on your home screen.
iOS Add to Home Screen confirmation for FundStat

Step 1

Android: sign in and open the browser menu in Chrome
Open FundStat in Chrome on Android, then tap the browser menu or install prompt.
FundStat opened in Chrome on Android with the browser menu available

Step 2

Android: install the app
Tap Install.
Android menu with the Add to Home screen or install option for FundStat

Step 3

Android: confirm adding the app
Confirm the installation. FundStat will be available from your Android home screen like an app.
Android confirmation screen for adding FundStat to the home screen

How the PWA will keep improving

We will keep developing the FundStat PWA together with the overall product experience, so the mobile version benefits from the same ongoing improvements as the rest of the platform.

  • The PWA will improve as FundStat becomes faster, clearer, and easier to use across the product.
  • Mobile workflows will be refined gradually as we improve the dashboard, portfolio views, transactions, and account experience.
  • We will keep polishing reliability, navigation, and day-to-day usability instead of treating the PWA as a separate side project.
  • This lets us improve the mobile experience continuously while still shipping core FundStat updates quickly.

What this means for you

  1. Add FundStat to your phone home screen using the steps above.
  2. Use the installed icon for your regular portfolio checks.
  3. Send us feedback when something feels awkward on mobile, because that directly shapes the next PWA improvements.

For the shorter technical guide, check Mobile app in documentation.