Open WebUI PWA Feels Slow and Non-Native on iOS Devices
Users of self-hosted Open WebUI find the Progressive Web App experience on iOS noticeably slower and less polished than native apps, discouraging regular use in favor of commercial alternatives. The lack of a native client creates friction that undermines the purpose of self-hosting for privacy-conscious users. The creator built Open Relay as a direct native solution, validating the problem.
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