The 5 Best Shop2App Alternatives
Looking for better Shop2App alternatives? We compared Shop2App with MobiLoud and 4 other tools - check it out.....
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Looking for a Shop2App alternative?
We'll share the best alternatives to Shop2App in this post, for Shopify merchants looking for another option to build a mobile app for their store.
Shop2App is a Shopify-focused app builder, which allows Shopify store owners to build an app for their store without writing code or hiring developers.
Like most Shopify app builders, Shop2App works with a template and block-based system.
You start with a template, and for each screen, drag and drop design elements onto a canvas to compile your UI.
You'll connect it on the backend with your Shopify store to import product information, then set up any additional functionality you want in your app, such as push notifications.
They also offer a range of integrations to connect your app with popular marketing/analytics tools, such as Klaviyo, Recharge, Mixpanel, Firebase analytics and Apple Pay.
Now let's take a look at Shop2App's pricing.
Shop2App has three pricing tiers:
The Basic plan offers both Android & iOS apps with unlimited design blocks and automated push notifications, however it doesn't include integrations.
If you need app integrations, you can opt into the Growth plan. It gives you everything in Basic plus 2 integrations, a customizable PDP, and a dedicated app designer.
The Enterprise plan is for those who want custom development, 4 integrations, and a personalized home screen & cart.
Shop2App's pricing requires consideration of which features you need, as the Basic plan has no integrations and the Growth plan includes only two.
For example, if you want to integrate with Klaviyo, Mixpanel and Apple Pay, that would require the Enterprise tier at $1,299 per month.
Shop2App is a Shopify-focused app builder capable of building apps using a template and block-based design system. It offers integrations with popular marketing and analytics tools and supports both Android and iOS apps.
However, like other drag and drop app builders, it requires building your app within their platform using their templates and blocks, which means you manage the app separately from your website and work within the constraints of their system.
Now we know all the key details about Shop2App, it's time to move on and look at some Shop2App alternatives, starting with our own site-to-app platform, MobiLoud.
MobiLoud is a flexible, fully managed platform to convert your Shopify store into native mobile apps.
Our platform powers hundreds of top apps, including Rainbow Shops, SYN•DI•CATE, Bestseller and John Varvatos.
MobiLoud works for Shopify merchants by converting your existing site into a native app without rebuilding your store or recreating your design.
Instead of templates and blocks, the app is your website with added native features like a tab menu, native navigation UI, and push notifications to deliver an authentic app experience.
This means everything on your Shopify site works in the app — all your Shopify apps, theme design, and custom code.
Another key advantage is the fully managed service. We handle the entire process from app build, testing, publishing to the app stores, ongoing updates, and maintenance after launch.
We also offer custom development for your mobile website to help improve conversions both in-app and on the web.
No other app builder provides this level of done-for-you service combined with a website-to-app conversion approach.
We have three standard pricing tiers:
The recurring cost is 15% cheaper on annual plans. Check out more details about our pricing plans here.
The core difference between MobiLoud and Shop2App is the architectural approach and service model.
Shop2App uses a template and block-based system that requires building your app separately, managing it independently from your website, and working within the platform's templates and integrations.
MobiLoud converts your existing Shopify website into a native app without rebuilding or duplicating your work.
This means all your Shopify apps, custom code, and design elements work seamlessly in your app, keeping your user experience consistent.
With MobiLoud, you avoid managing two separate platforms — updates to your website automatically reflect in your app.
Our fully managed service covers everything from app build to app store submission and ongoing maintenance.
We offer unlimited push notifications with no transaction fees or revenue share, and guarantee app store approval.
For a competitive monthly price, MobiLoud provides a comprehensive, ROI-driven solution that integrates everything you already use on your Shopify site into a native app.
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Here are a few other Shop2App alternatives that you should know about:
Tapcart is a Shopify app builder designed for businesses to create mobile apps. It offers features like push notifications, in-app messaging, and Shopify app integrations.
Tapcart has three plans:
Tapcart charges transaction fees (revenue share) on app sales in addition to monthly fees, which can affect total cost depending on sales volume.
Vajro is an app builder focused on Shopify, suitable for smaller eCommerce businesses. It uses templates and drag-and-drop widgets to create branded apps integrated with Shopify through their API.
Vajro has four plans:
Shopney is a drag-and-drop app builder for Shopify eCommerce stores, known for its integrations, themes, and features. It can create apps that reflect your site's product catalog.
As a template-based builder, Shopney requires building your app within their design system and managing your app separately from your Shopify website.
Shopney has four plans:
MageNative is a Shopify mobile app builder targeting fashion, food, and marketplace apps with pre-built themes. It offers an affordable option for creating eCommerce apps on iOS and Android.
Like other drag-and-drop, template-based app builders, it requires building your app within their platform and managing it separately from your website.
MageNative has three plans:
Most app builders, Shop2App included, use a block-based or template-based approach.
This means you build your app inside their platform using the templates and blocks they provide.
Every update or change to your website needs to be manually recreated in your app, which requires managing the app separately from your website.
Consider all the custom features, Shopify apps, code tweaks, and theme design you have optimized on your website.
With an app builder, you typically need to replicate or rebuild these elements within the app platform.
Part of this is due to the Shopify API, which limits what app builders can access and replicate in native apps.
“The hybrid solutions on top of Shopify are just too limited. The Shopify API only enables certain things and all the major providers of hybrid apps for Shopify had limitations that the Shopify API would not let them get around.”
David from Rainbow Shops shared this regarding app builders and the Shopify API.
Rainbow Shops used a custom sort order on their website that improved conversion rates by 15%. When they tried an app builder, it did not support that custom sort order, leading to a different user experience in the app.
They wanted their app to be at least as functional as their website, to maintain user satisfaction and revenue.
“The app needs to be at least as functional as the website. It doesn’t need to be better than the website, but the user experience can’t be worse.”
MobiLoud does not rely on the Shopify API to display product information within the app.
It does not use blocks, templates, or integrations to assemble your app.
The app you build with MobiLoud is a direct reflection of your Shopify website.
Everything that works on your website — including Shopify apps, custom code, and design — works in the app as well.
This keeps the user experience consistent across web and app.
Because your website powers the app, updates happen instantly in both places, without extra work.
Launching your app is straightforward if your site is mobile-friendly. We handle the small adjustments needed to bring your app to life.
You can go live with your app in less than a month.
With minimal work, manageable investment, and proven website UX, you’re positioned for a positive return on investment.
The project begins with a free discovery call with one of our app specialists.
We'll discuss your app goals, answer your questions, and ensure MobiLoud is the right fit.
From there, you can focus on your business while we deliver an app to support your growth.
Join numerous successful businesses that trusted MobiLoud to build their apps.
Don’t wait — get in touch now to start your app project.
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