When we built Hischool, we started with a web-first mindset.
Our goal was simple: build one powerful app that works everywhere — web, mobile, and desktop.
Once our web app was stable and widely used, we realized something important:
Many schools, teachers, and admins spend most of their day on desktop.
So we asked ourselves:
How can we deliver a native desktop experience as fast as possible — without rebuilding everything?
The answer: Electron + our PWA
Because Hischool was already built as a Progressive Web App (PWA), we had a huge advantage.
Instead of rewriting the app in another language or framework, we wrapped our existing web app inside ElectronJS.
This allowed us to ship a desktop app for:
- 🪟 Windows
- 🍎 macOS
- 🐧 Linux
…using the same codebase.
Why Electron was the right choice
Electron gave us everything we needed:
- Native desktop window
- File system access
- Auto-updates
- Offline-ready experience
- Cross-platform builds
- Fast release cycles
Most importantly, it let us focus on improving Hischool itself — not maintaining 3 different desktop apps.
Benefits of the Hischool Desktop App
Using the desktop app gives users a more focused and reliable experience:
1. Always ready
No tabs, no distractions.
Hischool runs like a real app — just open and start working.
2. Faster performance
Desktop apps have more memory and stable execution compared to browsers with many tabs open.
3. Offline-friendly
Thanks to our PWA architecture, many parts of Hischool work even with unstable internet.
4. System-level integration
Desktop notifications, window management, and native shortcuts work seamlessly.
5. Same features as web
Everything you can do on the web app works on desktop — instantly.
Instant updates, zero friction
Because the desktop app loads the same PWA:
- New features appear automatically
- Bug fixes are instant
- No waiting for store approvals
- No manual updates needed
One deploy → all platforms updated.
One platform, everywhere
Today, Hischool runs on:
- Web (PWA)
- Android (TWA)
- iOS (Web wrapper)
- Desktop (Electron)
- All from one shared codebase
That’s the power of web-first architecture.
What’s next?
Desktop is not the end — it’s a foundation.
We’re continuously improving:
- Performance
- Offline capabilities
- Keyboard workflows
- Large-screen experiences
- Multi-window support
And all of it ships to every platform at the same time.
Try Hischool Desktop
Download the desktop app and experience distraction-free learning:
Built fast.
Shipped everywhere.
Designed for real learning.