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A branded mobile app helps your business build deeper loyalty, drive more repeat purchases, and communicate more effectively with your audience through push notifications.
The good news? You don’t need to rebuild everything from scratch.
Web to app platforms like MobiLoud and Natively both offer ways to convert your existing website into a mobile app.
While they share some surface-level similarities, their approaches and outcomes differ significantly.
Let’s break it down so you can choose the right solution for your business to launch the best possible app with the highest ROI.
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At their core, both MobiLoud and Natively use a WebView-based approach. This means your mobile app displays your existing website inside a native app shell for iOS and Android.
This offers a fast and flexible way to convert your site into an app and ensures your app content stays in sync with your site.
However, the two platforms differ beyond this shared foundation.
MobiLoud is a fully managed service designed for established businesses. You work with a North American-based team who configures your app, manages every technical detail, and supports you with launch strategy, push automation, analytics, and ongoing optimization.
Natively offers a do-it-yourself (DIY) platform aimed at solo founders and small teams. It provides a no-code interface to wrap your site, toggle basic native features, and generate app binaries for you to submit independently. It’s a cost-effective and quick option, with the management and technical responsibilities resting on you.
When comparing MobiLoud and Natively, it’s not just about features. It’s about who will handle the technical workload and who will support you to succeed with your app after launch.
Here’s where MobiLoud distinguishes itself and why it’s the best alternative for serious businesses looking to turn their website into an app.
MobiLoud manages everything from onboarding to app configuration and publishing in the App Store and Google Play.
You provide your website, branding, and goals, and the team handles the rest.
In contrast, Natively is a DIY platform where you upload assets, configure your app, and follow documentation to submit it yourself. This approach can be faster and less costly upfront but requires you to manage all technical aspects.
MobiLoud offers ongoing support focused on driving ROI. The team assists with app launch strategies, push notification setup and optimization, in-app promotions, and performance analysis.
You have access to MobiLoud experts through email, Zoom, and Slack, providing real-time communication similar to an extension of your in-house team.
Natively provides access to Discord and documentation for support. However, it does not include ongoing strategic guidance or dedicated support after your app goes live.
With MobiLoud, technical upkeep is handled for you. The team monitors iOS and Android updates, applies necessary changes, fixes bugs, and ensures long-term app stability.
This proactive maintenance helps avoid the recurring costs and management effort typical of native app upkeep.
With Natively, maintaining compliance with app store requirements and submitting updates is your responsibility.
MobiLoud enhances your app with native elements such as bottom tab navigation, loading indicators, splash screens, social logins, and more, customized to align with your brand and user expectations.
You can also create app-exclusive experiences like special discounts or early access for app users.
Natively offers basic feature toggles including push notifications, biometrics, and deep links through their SDK. More advanced customization depends on your configuration and may involve additional costs.
MobiLoud helps you implement effective push notification strategies, including abandoned cart flows, promotional campaigns, and audience segmentation.
For ecommerce brands, this can translate to 15–30% incremental revenue generated through push notifications.
Natively integrates with OneSignal for push notifications but does not provide strategic assistance or automated campaign setup, leaving those tasks to you.
MobiLoud connects you with a dedicated team of developers, QA specialists, designers, and customer success managers. Communication channels include Slack, calls, and email, with regular check-ins and proactive updates.
Natively offers asynchronous email support and a community Discord channel but does not provide dedicated points of contact or guided progress support.
MobiLoud serves hundreds of growth-stage ecommerce and media brands that prioritize retention, conversions, and long-term engagement.
The service has published thousands of apps, supporting a broad range of clients from DTC leaders to global publishers.
Natively is suited for side projects, MVPs, or early-stage apps where budget and speed are key priorities. It may be less suited for businesses seeking comprehensive support and performance optimization.
“With 85% of our audience on mobile, launching an app has improved conversion rates and reduced the need for remarketing. It’s one of the best decisions we’ve made as an online pharmacy.”
- Ahmed Ayman, Ecommerce Director at Pharmazone
MobiLoud fits any web-first business that already has a strong mobile website experience and wants to convert that into a more convenient, engaging app.
It works with all major ecommerce platforms and CMSs, including Shopify, Vue, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and custom builds. MobiLoud integrates everything from your website into your app, with guaranteed compatibility.
Natively provides a DIY, cost-effective approach to app building, with plans around $30/month or a one-time $500 fee. However, this requires you to invest time and resources into configuring, building, and managing your app independently.
The platform does not include managed support or strategic guidance, which suits teams prepared to handle the app lifecycle themselves.
"Nothing out there provided us with the ease and accessibility that MobiLoud did to our team. You can’t beat the price they provided to get an app together."
- Nick Barbarise, Director of Information Technology at John Varvatos
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If you want to quickly wrap your site into an app, Natively provides a straightforward DIY option.
But if you’re serious about making mobile a high-performing growth channel, MobiLoud is the best alternative.
With MobiLoud, you get more than an app—you get a partner. The team handles the technical work, helps drive engagement, and supports your business with push notification strategy, ongoing optimization, and ROI focus.
No rebuilds. No duplicate content. No extra management. Just a fully branded mobile app launched in 30 days, with everything taken care of for you.
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