MobiLoud: A Simpler Kin Alternative to Build Your Mobile App

Kin is a new player on the block when it comes to building apps for Shopify stores. It promises a lot - but MobiLoud is a more proven, straightforward alternative.

Kin vs MobiLoud

Kin
Kin is a solution that helps Shopify stores turn their website into native mobile apps.
Pros
Promises complete functional parity with your website.
Automatically syncs your website and mobile app.
Push notifications to drive LTV.
Cons
New company with a limited number of case studies.
No public pricing available.
Higher level customization may require development work.
Good if you
Have a mobile-optimized web experience already.
Don't want a DIY, drag-and-drop experience.
Have technical ability in-house to make customizations.
MobiLoud
MobiLoud transforms your website into a mobile app, offering seamless integration with your stack and native app performance.
Pros
Convert everything from your website to your app with no rebuilding.
Fully done-for-you service - including maintenance and app store submission.
Proven track record with successful ecommerce brands.
Cons
Good if you
Have a mobile-optimized website that already provides a great user experience.
Need to keep specific features, elements or integrations from your website into the app.
Want the peace of mind of a proven service, converting websites to apps for over 10 years.

Kin is good for...

Kin is a new player in the Shopify mobile app builder market.

Launched in 2023, Kin markets itself as a solution to turn online stores into mobile apps, with “complete functional parity”.

Many eCommerce app builders use a DIY, block and template-based approach to building your app. They give you a drag-and-drop builder which allows you to build and configure your app without writing code, and integrate the backend with your online store.

While not many details are available in regards to how Kin works, it appears that it takes a different approach. The site suggests that Kin apps are consistent with your website, with no duplication of effort, and that all the apps that work on your website will work in the app.

We love the sound of that, as that's exactly what we built MobiLoud for!

Kin has only been around since 2023, a lot less compared to most other app builders, some of which have been operating for 10+ years already.

This may make it tough for some stores to feel comfortable moving forward with them.

Why MobiLoud is different

Battle-tested over 10 years, and over 2,000 successful apps launched, MobiLoud lets you convert any website into mobile apps. You can do so at a fraction of the cost of native development, and in a matter of days, not months.

You don’t need to rebuild anything, or rely on integrations or APIs to sync with your store. You get to leverage what you love about your mobile website, combined with native mobile elements provided by our platform.

You get the same results you'd get from a custom app, but without the costs to build it and maintain it, avoiding any duplication of efforts to keep site and app up to date.

We’ve been in operation for over 10 years, and have a battle-hardened platform and process we use to help you launch the perfect app.

One of numerous successful apps we've built at MobiLoud


Our approach doesn’t use APIs or templates, and doesn't limit you with blocks, letting you reuse everything that already works for you on your website inside your apps.

We combine native app features with web elements you control directly from your website and Shopify.

For the cost, it’s basically risk-free.

You’ll have barely any work to do to maintain your app, and without that overhead, the monthly fee is negligible compared to what the app can deliver in additional sales.

Want to learn more about our platform, see some examples, and get all your questions answered? Book a demo with one of our app experts now.
We guarantee your app's success
Our team doesn't just build your app - we partner with you to make it successful, from launch through ongoing optimization and growth.
"We couldn’t find another company that could offer the same features at the same price point, same time to market, and make it as easy as MobiLoud could."
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Svend Hansen
Product Owner
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"We wanted to give our loyal customers a convenient way to keep coming back and reach them directly with push notifications. Our app now drive 10% of our total revenue with minimal effort from our team."
Damien Smith
eCommerce CTO & COO
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"Your level of service is unmatched. You are always there when we need you, and go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly for us.”
Kenneth Chan
Founder & CEO

The smarter way to build your mobile app

Get all the benefits of a custom app without rebuilding your site or hiring developers. We turn your website into native apps that work with your entire tech stack, stay in sync automatically, and come with expert support to drive real results.
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Everything just works, no rebuilding required

Your entire tech stack - from custom features to third-party tools - works in your app from day one. No integrations needed, no features lost, no compromise on functionality.
Get started with a free preview of your app
Give us your website URL and get a functional preview of your website as a mobile app.

Always in sync with your site

Forget managing multiple platforms. When you update your website, your app updates automatically. No extra development, no duplicate work, no delays. Your team keeps working exactly as they do today.
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John Varvatos eliminated app overhead by switching to MobiLoud
They now have an app that performs better than their previous provider while only maintaining their website.  
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We're invested in your app's success

Skip the complexity of building and maintaining an app. Our team handles everything - from development to teaching you the exact strategies that drive results. We'll help you promote your app, craft high-converting push notifications, and turn it into a reliable revenue channel.
MobiLoud helped Bestseller build high-quality apps for brands such as ONLY, Jack & Jones and Vero Moda
Bestseller has numerous high-traffic, prestigious fashion brands under their umbrella. They've chosen MobiLoud to help them build updated mobile apps for a number of these brands, to great results.
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Why Mobiloud is the best Kin alternative

MobiLoud is a tried and tested solution for Shopify stores (and ecommerce brands from other platforms) to launch high-quality mobile apps.

You know exactly what you're getting.

You can see from our existing customers what kind of apps we've built. You'll be able to integrate everything that works on your website, for a seamless, consistent web and app experience.

MobiLoud is also a full service platform. Our team handles the build, testing, publishing your apps to the app stores, and post-launch updates and maintenance. We also assist you with app marketing and push notifications, making sure your app is a success and you get a near-immediate ROI.

We’re not just an app builder, we’re more like an app development partner, helping you build and maintain an app that will have a positive impact on your business for years to come.

Have questions? Want to learn more? Get a free consultation now!

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Your questions, answered.

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How much does MobiLoud cost?
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MobiLoud plans start from just a few hundred dollars per month, rising depending on your requirements.

This is in addition to a one-time setup fee, which covers the work our team does to build and publish your apps.

The cost is a little more expensive than other app builders upfront - but over time, we'll save you money by reducing the amount of labor required to manage your apps.

We also put fewer limits on the revenue potential of your app, so the ROI of building an app with MobiLoud often turns out to be far superior.

How long will it take?
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It typically takes up to 4 weeks (potentially less) to launch your apps.

This includes the time it takes for our developers to code the native elements in your app, and integrate your website with the apps.

We thoroughly test the apps before launch, and you'll also have the opportunity to test it yourself and provide feedback.

At the end of it all, we handle the app store submission process for you.

All that - in less than a month, you can have your own mobile apps live, in the app stores and on your customers' devices.

Will it work with my website?
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Yes!

No matter your tech stack, MobiLoud will work seamlessly.

Shopify, Shopify Plus, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, BigCommerce, even custom websites... MobiLoud works perfectly.

It's platform-agnostic. We're not tied to any specific platform. If you migrate to a new platform, or add custom features to your website, your MobiLoud apps will keep working with no disruption.

Are MobiLoud apps native apps?
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While the content within your apps is shared with your website, the apps themselves are built with native code.

Your users will be able to download the apps and load them on their mobile devices, just like any native app.

You'll be able to send native push notifications - not mobile web notifications like a website or a PWA.

From your customers' perspective, they'll be using an app that looks and feels like a custom native app; with none of the work, cost, time investment and overhead for you.

Do I need to know how to code?
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Not at all!

While your apps will be built with native code, the experience from your end is fully no-code.

Our developers handle all the technical parts, while the content within your app is managed from your website.

If you want to add a new feature, change the design, make a tweak, just do so through your web platform, and your apps update automatically.

Convert your website into a mobile app

Get custom mobile apps for iOS and Android that update automatically with your site and work with your entire tech stack.
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Convert your website into a mobile app

Get custom mobile apps for iOS and Android that update automatically with your site and work with your entire tech stack.
Jack & Jones logo.Bestseller's logo.John Varvatos logo.

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