In 2011, long before hybrid mobile frameworks were common, John created a lightweight runtime called Advanced Web View. At just 14 years old, he built a framework that allowed web apps to be packaged into native iOS and Android binaries. It filled a technical gap that wasn’t broadly addressed at the time and quietly became a foundational tool for web-to-native workflows.

This framework predated popular solutions like Capacitor and served as a foundational prototype for hybrid app development before the category had a name.

In 2024, John partnered with NoCode ProCode, a tool-builder and content creator in the no-code space, to bring the framework into a modern context. Instead of competing with Capacitor-based solutions, they combined their strengths to build something new.

The result is Despia, a platform that merges a proven hybrid runtime with a one-click build pipeline, native SDK access, and automatic code signing. The platform is designed for developers, product teams, and no-code users looking for a fast, reliable path from web app to native deployment.

A Modern Architecture for Web-to-Native Conversion

Despia combines two layers of functionality. The first is the core hybrid runtime, rewritten to meet current iOS and Android standards. The second is a cloud-based toolchain for deployment, code signing, and continuous delivery.

The platform provides:

One-click iOS and Android builds
Automatic provisioning and certificate management
Native SDK integrations including push notifications, biometrics, system access, secure storage via iCloud, and more
A JavaScript bridge for custom native interactions
Source code export for full control and flexibility
Optimized native containers for performance and UX

Despia supports any modern frontend framework and integrates easily with no-code tools like WeWeb, Nordcraft, and others.

Built on a Proven Foundation

Unlike newer tools built from scratch, Despia is grounded in over a decade of development history. The underlying framework was originally created in 2011 and has been used in thousands of applications over the years.

In 2024, the entire runtime was re-engineered for stability, security, and compliance with current app store requirements. This includes support for modern iOS and Android versions, native permission handling, and safe-area compatibility across devices.

With these updates, the platform now offers a developer-grade solution that’s approachable enough for non-technical users but flexible enough for engineering teams.

No-Code and Developer-Friendly

Despia was designed to remove the operational friction that typically comes with publishing native apps. Teams no longer need to:

Manage Apple Developer credentials manually
Set up Xcode or Android Studio
Configure certificates, entitlements, or provisioning profiles
Maintain their own build infrastructure

All of this is handled through Despia’s build service, which runs on physical Apple Silicon Mac Minis and automatically signs and packages binaries for iOS and Android.

Pricing and Access

Despia is available as a one-time license. There are no subscriptions or usage-based fees beyond build minutes.

$249 per app (lifetime license)
Includes full access to build services, SDK integrations, and source export
Custom licensing is available for agencies and partners

A Technical Platform with Product Focus

Despia is the result of two technical backgrounds coming together: one rooted in framework design and the other in Visual Development. The combined platform delivers a practical solution to a longstanding challenge - shipping native apps from the web stack without friction.

Whether you're building an MVP, delivering apps to clients, or launching a production mobile product, Despia offers the flexibility of a developer tool with the accessibility of a no-code platform.

To learn more or get started, visit despia.com.

How Despia was Created