Mobile (PWA)
Install HealUp as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your phone or tablet for an app-like experience.
What is PWA?
Progressive Web App - Web app that installs like a native app.
Benefits:
- 📱 App icon on home screen
- 🚀 Launches full-screen (no browser bars)
- 🔔 Push notifications (break reminders)
- ⚡ Faster loading (cached)
- 📡 Works partially offline
vs Mobile Browser:
- Browser: URL bar, tabs, browser UI
- PWA: Full-screen, standalone, feels native
Step-by-Step
- Open Safari and visit app.healup.me
- Tap Share button (box with arrow)
- Scroll and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- Edit name if desired (default: "HealUp")
- Tap "Add" (top right)
- HealUp icon appears on home screen
Launching
- Tap HealUp icon on home screen
- Opens full-screen (no Safari bars)
- Looks and feels like native app
iOS Features
Works:
- ✅ Full Execute Mode
- ✅ Timer and floating window
- ✅ All task management
- ✅ Integrations
- ✅ Offline task viewing
Limited:
- ⚠️ Push notifications (iOS restrictions)
- ⚠️ Background sync limited
- ⚠️ Some PWA features vary by iOS version
Step-by-Step
- Open Chrome and visit app.healup.me
- Tap menu (⋮) (top right)
- Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- Confirm in popup
- HealUp icon appears on home screen
Alternative:
- HealUp may show install banner automatically
- Tap "Install" on banner
- Follows same process
Launching
- Tap HealUp icon on home screen
- Opens as standalone app
- No Chrome UI visible
- Full app experience
Android Features
Full Support:
- ✅ Complete Execute Mode
- ✅ Push notifications (break reminders)
- ✅ Background sync
- ✅ Offline viewing
- ✅ All PWA features
Execute Mode on Mobile
Optimized for touch:
- Full-screen interface
- Large tap targets
- Swipe gestures (where applicable)
- Landscape or portrait
Mobile-specific:
- Timer continues in background
- Screen stays awake during execution
- Volume buttons for timer control (coming soon)
Offline Support
What works offline:
- ✅ View existing tasks
- ✅ View task steps
- ✅ Read notes
- ✅ Check completed tasks in archive
Requires internet:
- ❌ AI task breakdown
- ❌ Regenerating steps
- ❌ Sync with integrations
- ❌ Web research / Reference URLs
Auto-sync when online:
- Complete tasks offline → Syncs when reconnected
- Changes queue locally → Upload when back online
Push Notifications
Available on PWA (Android better support):
- Break reminders during Execute Mode
- Notification after X minutes of work
- Configure interval in settings
- Requires notification permission
Setup:
- HealUp prompts for permission
- Grant in browser/system settings
- Test with "Test Reminder" button
Mobile vs Desktop
| Feature | Mobile PWA | Desktop Web |
|---|---|---|
| Execute Mode | ✅ Full-screen | ✅ Full-screen |
| Timer | ✅ Works | ✅ Works |
| Floating Window | Limited | ✅ Better |
| Typing | Touch keyboard | ✅ Physical keyboard |
| Screen Size | Small | ✅ Large |
| Multi-tasking | Limited | ✅ Better |
| Notifications | ✅ Push (Android) | Desktop alerts |
| Offline | ✅ Better caching | Same |
| Install | ✅ Home screen icon | Bookmark |
Best Use:
- Mobile: Quick execution, on-the-go, reviewing tasks
- Desktop: Creating tasks, complex workflows, multi-monitor setups
Mobile Best Practices
Not Ideal For:
- Creating many complex tasks (typing is slower)
- Extensive task reorganization (drag & drop awkward)
- Multi-hour execution sessions (battery drain)
- Floating window heavy use (small screen)
Use desktop for:
- Initial task creation and setup
- Complex workflows
- Extended focus sessions
- Integration configuration
Is there a native app?
No separate native app needed. PWA provides app-like experience. Works on iOS and Android.
Does PWA work offline?
Partially. View existing tasks offline. Creating/regenerating tasks requires internet (AI needs connection).
How much storage does it use?
Minimal. ~5-10 MB for app cache. Tasks stored in cloud (authenticated) or browser (guest).
Can I uninstall?
Yes. Long-press icon → Remove/Delete (iOS) or Uninstall (Android). No data loss if authenticated (stored on server).
Do I need to update the PWA?
Auto-updates when you launch. Always latest version. No manual app store updates.
Does it drain battery?
Normal usage: minimal drain. Extended Execute Mode with timer: moderate. Background sync: minimal.
Install HealUp on your phone for execution on-the-go.
Visit app.healup.me on mobile and follow install prompts.