Median review
A focused web-to-native platform for teams turning existing sites into mobile apps.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Median converts existing websites and web applications into native iOS and Android apps. It is designed for developers, agencies, product teams, and enterprises that already have web content and want mobile distribution without maintaining separate native codebases. Its browser-based App Studio handles app configuration and rebuilding, while cloud builds support publishing to the App Store and Google Play. Native navigation, tab bars, push notifications, biometric authentication, and QR or barcode scanning extend the mobile experience beyond a basic web wrapper.
The published plans show a freemium structure. The Free plan includes a Median watermark, one-minute simulator sessions, solo-developer access, and OneSignal and Firebase Cloud Messaging native plugins. Starter adds white labeling and advanced native features. Essential includes three-minute simulator sessions, up to three team members, and up to three Essential native plugins; Plus extends simulator sessions to five minutes, supports up to five team members, and allows up to five native plugins, including Plus plugins. The listed starting price is 229, and paid self-service plans combine a one-time license activation fee with an annual fee beginning after 12 months. Business adds fully managed apps, managed store publishing, proactive updates, and ongoing support.
Median’s main strength is its focused native extension layer. Integrations include OneSignal, Firebase Cloud Messaging, Google Firebase Analytics, AppsFlyer, Twilio, Microsoft Intune, Braze, Intercom, Klaviyo, and Clerk. The JavaScript Bridge supports native device APIs and plugins, while browser-based iOS and Android simulators support configuration review. This makes Median a fit for teams with an established web product, mobile publishing needs, and selected device capabilities. Teams seeking a standalone visual app builder with a built-in database should choose a broader platform instead.
Median pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Cloud iOS and Android builds with app-store publishing
- Native features including notifications, biometrics, and scanning
- JavaScript Bridge extends apps with native device APIs and plugins
- Where it doesn't
- Primarily wraps existing web content rather than building standalone apps
- No built-in database-backed app builder
- Paid self-service plans combine activation and annual fees
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