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Want to turn your website into a mobile app? Today, there are many tools on the market that help you do it. But not all are worth your budget.
In this guide, we’ll compare three of the leading web to app platforms – Median, AppMySite, and MobiLoud – to help you choose the best way to launch an app for your site.
We’ll break down how they compare on speed, cost, features, and more. Whether you’re a bootstrapped startup or an established brand, you’ll walk away knowing exactly which platform suits your business best.
Need a fast answer? Here’s how each platform stacks up. Strengths, trade-offs, and ideal fit.
MobiLoud
Median
AppMySite
Here’s a quick overview of Median, AppMySite, and MobiLoud. Who they’re built for, what they do best, and how much they cost.
Want to see what's possible with MobiLoud? See these case studies from high-level brands we've worked with.
Next, we’ll walk through the key features that matter most when choosing a mobile app builder.
The first part of choosing the right web to app tool is knowing which features to look for. You want features that move the needle and deliver real ROI, not just flashy bells and whistles.
Here are the core features that matter when you're turning your website into a mobile app:
In the next section, we’ll see how Median, AppMySite, and MobiLoud compare across each of these categories.
MobiLoud offers a structured, white-glove onboarding process that gets your iOS and Android apps live in as little as 30 days. Our team handles everything, from setup to QA to app store submission, so there are no delays due to technical gaps or internal bandwidth.
AppMySite puts the onus on you. For a simple project, you could launch fairly quickly. But if you run into snags, or struggle to publish a product you’re happy with, progress can stall and launch timelines are unpredictable.
Median provides flexible tools for dev teams to roll out apps at their own pace. However, that flexibility comes with a cost: timelines often stretch over weeks or months, depending on internal resources and how much native functionality needs to be added.
Winner: MobiLoud – Fastest path to a high-quality launch without delays or added dev time.
MobiLoud works with any site and stack. Whether you're running Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, headless CMSs, or a custom frontend like React or Vue, MobiLoud works great. It wraps your existing web experience inside a native shell, for a native experience with no replatforming or rebuild needed.
Median is also broadly compatible but assumes technical expertise. Its JS bridge gives devs fine-grained control to add native screens and behaviors, ideal for advanced use cases. But the added development work may introduce compatibility issues.
AppMySite is mostly limited to WordPress and WooCommerce sites. Though it can convert custom websites into apps, it can struggle with complex features or custom functionality. If you're outside its narrow use case, or you have custom features on your website, you’ll likely hit roadblocks.
Winner: MobiLoud – Best fit for any modern stack, with no limitations or code required.
MobiLoud includes native push notifications out of the box with OneSignal or Klaviyo. You get unlimited sends, advanced targeting, and personalized onboarding to help you drive engagement and conversions. Abandoned cart pushes, promotional campaigns, and segmented automations are all supported, and our team helps you set everything up.
Median requires you to bring your own push infrastructure (like OneSignal) and handle the integration manually. They support a wider range of push providers. But there’s less support setting up and implementing push workflows.
AppMySite offers basic push features. Unlimited push notifications are supported on all plans, which use Google Firebase as the underlying tech layer. Advanced push integration is available with OneSignal on their highest plan (Premium). No implementation support.
Winner: MobiLoud – Easy setup, as well as managed support to help you succeed.
MobiLoud removes the need for technical upkeep. Our team handles OS version updates, device testing, performance tuning, and all app store compliance. You don’t need to worry about keeping up with platform changes – it’s all included. Site updates automatically sync, so overall there’s very little manual upkeep.
Median gives you more control, but that comes with responsibility. Any changes required to meet store guidelines or platform updates must be handled by your developers, or purchased as add-on services.
AppMySite includes automated updates, but lacks the oversight or support to guarantee app store compliance or stability over time. If an update causes issues, you're on your own to fix it.
Winner: MobiLoud – Peace of mind with zero maintenance burden.
MobiLoud mirrors your live website exactly, preserving all your custom functionality, third-party tools, and dynamic content. If it works on mobile web, it works in the app – with no compromises. We’ll add native features like navigation bars, splash screens, and tab menus to elevate the UX and make it feel like much more than just a website in a box.
Median allows for custom native functionality via its JavaScript bridge. Great for technical teams that want to build custom screens or access native APIs. It’s powerful, but requires engineering time and planning.
AppMySite has limited flexibility. Custom functionality beyond what’s supported in its plugin ecosystem may not work as expected or at all. For advanced brands, this creates friction.
Winner: Tie – MobiLoud is ideal for teams that don’t want to write code; Median is best if you want full native control and have dev resources.
AppMySite has the lowest headline pricing, starting at $69/month. For early-stage businesses with simple needs, it’s budget-friendly. But growth-stage brands often outgrow it quickly.
Median starts with a free tier, but that’s for testing and development. Once you go live and need support or maintenance, pricing jumps significantly – $7,200/year or more – plus added costs for services or assistance.
MobiLoud offers flat-rate, all-in pricing starting at $299/month, plus a one-time setup fee (typically $850-$1500). No revenue share, no hidden costs, and no long-term contracts. Some optional extras, such as access to source code or done-for-you push campaigns.
Winner: AppMySite is the cheapest. MobiLoud typically offers the best ROI, with fewer limits and less of your time required to manage.
MobiLoud provides a fully-managed, hands-on service. You’ll work directly with a team of experts who configure, test, launch, and optimize your app. Support is proactive, not reactive, focused on outcomes, retention, and long-term success.
Median offers documentation and support tiers, but the default experience is self-managed. If you want help, it comes with a cost, and typically assumes dev experience on your side.
AppMySite is designed for DIY users. While there is email support and some onboarding help, don’t expect strategic guidance or in-depth problem solving.
Winner: MobiLoud – The only platform that acts like a true strategic partner.
Choosing the right platform depends on your goals, resources, and how much time you want to dedicate to managing your app.
Ultimately, MobiLoud is the best web to app builder for most businesses.
It’s the best mix of flexibility, ease of use, and ROI. There’s very little work for you to do, very little operational overhead, and you can launch a full-featured app with full feature parity with your website, no matter your web platform or tech stack.
Pick MobiLoud if:
Alternatively, you can consider Median if you have a large in-house development team and want more control over the codebase.
If you’re a smaller site (ideally WordPress-based), looking for a budget option, AppMySite can fit the bill.
But for serious businesses, with consistent revenue, looking for an easy scalable way to go from website to app, MobiLoud is the answer.
Turning your website into a mobile app with MobiLoud is a simple, guided process built for speed and peace of mind.
You don’t need to lift a finger. Our team handles the entire project for you, from kickoff to App Store approval.
Here’s how it works:
The full timeline? Roughly 30 days from signup to live in the App Store and Google Play.
No technical overhead, no missed deadlines. Just a launch-ready app built for growth.
Ready to see what your site will look like as an app? Get a free preview now.
Next, let’s tackle some of the most common questions people ask when comparing these platforms.
No with MobiLoud and Median. Both wrap your existing site without requiring a rebuild. AppMySite, on the other hand, may require reconfiguration or partial rebuilds, especially for ecommerce or plugin-heavy setups.
MobiLoud and Median both support modern frameworks like React, Vue, or headless CMS setups. AppMySite is built primarily for WordPress and WooCommerce and isn’t well-suited to more complex architectures.
Yes with MobiLoud. You get powerful push tools with support to set them up. Median supports it if you integrate a third-party push provider like OneSignal. AppMySite offers basic push, but automation and segmentation are limited.
MobiLoud handles 100% of the submission process, including creating assets, filling out forms, and handling rejections. Median and AppMySite require you to do most or all of it yourself.
MobiLoud does – it’s part of the service. You’ll never have to worry about iOS or Android updates again. Median and AppMySite both expect you to stay on top of updates and manage issues as they come up.
MobiLoud lets you control the look and feel with configurable design elements layered over your web experience. Median offers the most flexibility if you want to build native screens. But you’ll need developer resources. AppMySite has limited styling and layout options compared to the others.
MobiLoud gives you direct access to a support team via email, Slack, and calls. You’ll work with real people who know your app inside out. Median offers support at higher pricing tiers, while AppMySite limits support to email with slower turnaround times.
We’ve covered the core differences between Median, AppMySite, and MobiLoud, from tech stack support and push capabilities to pricing and service models.
If you’re a growing business that values speed, simplicity, and long-term results, MobiLoud is the clear choice. You’ll launch faster, retain users better, and never worry about app maintenance again.
Want to see what your app could look like?
Get a free preview of your app with MobiLoud today. Just share your URL and we’ll show you exactly how your site will perform as a native mobile app.
Still have questions? Book a 1-on-1 consultation with our team and get expert advice tailored to your business.
Let’s get your app live in 30 days or less – with none of the headaches of other platforms.
