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Platform Support

Scrolly is a PWA (Progressive Web App). Feature support varies by platform.

Comparison

FeatureAndroidiOS (16.4+)Desktop
Install to home screenYesYesYes
Share target (share sheet)YesNoNo
Push notificationsFull (images, actions)Text-only, PWA requiredFull
Background syncYesNoYes
Offline fallbackYesYesYes

iOS Limitations

  • No share target — PWAs cannot register as share targets on iOS. Use the iOS Shortcut integration or paste links in-app.
  • Push notifications — Only work when the PWA is installed to the Home Screen (not from Safari). Text-only, no images. Requires iOS 16.4+.
  • No silent push — Push notifications require a visible, user-facing notification.
  • No background sync — The app cannot sync data in the background.

Android

Android provides the broadest PWA support:

  • Share directly from any app's share sheet to Scrolly
  • Full push notification support including images
  • Reliable background sync
  • Deeper hardware and gesture integration

Desktop

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on desktop support:

  • PWA installation
  • Full push notifications
  • Offline fallback

Recommendations

  • Android users — Install the PWA and enable share target for the best experience.
  • iOS users — Add to Home Screen from Safari to enable push notifications.
  • All users — Enable notifications in Settings for real-time alerts.

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