ScanSheet
PWA install guide

Install ScanSheet as a PWA and use it offline

ScanSheet is a Progressive Web App. You can install it on your phone or laptop home screen, launch it full-screen like a native app, and use the manual entry path even when offline. The phone-camera scanner needs a connection, but the rest of the app keeps working.

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Install on iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktop browsers Built into every ScanSheet session, no install or signup required.
Manual entry works offline — type barcodes into the laptop table without a network Built into every ScanSheet session, no install or signup required.
Home-screen icon, full-screen mode, no browser chrome Built into every ScanSheet session, no install or signup required.
On this page (6 sections)
  1. Install on iPhone or iPad
  2. Install on Android
  3. Install on a laptop or desktop
  4. What works offline
  5. Why install instead of bookmarking
  6. PWA vs native app — what you trade off

Install on iPhone or iPad

  1. Open scan.skycang.com in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing up).
  3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
  4. Edit the name if you like, then tap Add.
  5. ScanSheet appears on your home screen with the ScanSheet icon. Tap it to launch in full-screen mode.

Install on Android

  1. Open scan.skycang.com in Chrome.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right.
  3. Tap Install app or Add to Home Screen.
  4. Confirm the install. ScanSheet appears in your app drawer and on the home screen.

Install on a laptop or desktop

  1. Open scan.skycang.com in Chrome, Edge, or another Chromium-based browser.
  2. Look for the small install icon in the address bar (a monitor with a down arrow).
  3. Click Install. ScanSheet opens in its own window without browser tabs or address bar.

What works offline

  • Manual barcode entry: type a barcode and add a row, no network needed
  • Edit existing rows: change quantity, edit notes, delete rows
  • Export CSV: download the current data, no network needed
  • Search, sort, and filter: all client-side, fully offline

Why install instead of bookmarking

A PWA install gives you a real app icon, full-screen mode, and a dedicated window. The Service Worker also pre-caches the app shell so the page loads instantly even on a slow network. Bookmarks just open a browser tab with the address bar still visible.

PWA vs native app — what you trade off

CapabilityScanSheet PWANative inventory app
Install size< 1 MB (cached)30–80 MB from app store
Update pathAutomatic on next visitManual or store-mediated
Offline manual entryYesYes
Offline phone scannerQueued, sends on reconnectYes (native camera)
App store reviewNoneYes — days to weeks
Push notificationsNot in v1Usually yes

Install ScanSheet as a PWA and use it offline

Common use cases

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to what teams ask before they switch to ScanSheet.

Does the PWA work on Windows or macOS laptops?

Yes. Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers support PWA install on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. The app opens in its own window with no browser chrome.

Will I get push notifications?

Not currently. ScanSheet does not send push notifications. The app uses in-tab toasts and updates instead.

How do I uninstall the PWA?

On iPhone, long-press the icon and tap Remove App. On Android, long-press and tap Uninstall. On a laptop, open the installed app and click the three-dot menu → Uninstall.

Related reading

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