MobiLoud vs Reactiv: Why MobiLoud is a More Flexible Way to Build Apps for Shopify
For building mobile apps for Shopify, Reactiv is good. But MobiLoud is better, with less work, fewer limits and a higher level of support.
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MobiLoud and Reactiv are two popular solutions for Shopify stores to build mobile apps. Both let you launch great-looking apps with no coding, with push notifications and all the native features you need.
But MobiLoud offers a more flexible approach, requires less ongoing work, and makes it easier to recreate your high-converting web experience into a mobile app that matches or improves on your site’s performance.
Keep reading to learn more about why MobiLoud is considered the best alternative for building your Shopify app.
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While MobiLoud and Reactiv both help Shopify store owners launch mobile apps, they use different approaches.
Reactiv:
MobiLoud:
MobiLoud is generally the better choice for Shopify store owners who want less ongoing work and more flexibility when launching their mobile app.
There are many Shopify app builders today that use a similar approach to Reactiv.
These tools enable you to create your app interface by dragging and dropping components, connecting it to your website through the Shopify API and pre-built integrations for popular Shopify apps.
Reactiv offers a solid app-building experience with AI-powered features to speed up development at a reasonable price.
However, as with any block-based, API-driven app builder, there are inherent limits based on available templates and integrations.
MobiLoud takes a different approach to building Shopify mobile apps.
Instead of rebuilding your website as an app, MobiLoud converts your Shopify store into an app, preserving the design, functionality, and integrations that already work well for you.
This approach reduces the effort needed to launch an app. With builders like Reactiv, even with AI assistance, you must compile and adjust your UI within their platform.
Additionally, managing a separate app platform increases operational overhead.
MobiLoud’s approach allows your app to fully reflect your website’s features without platform limits.
You can implement any conversion optimization or integration you currently have on your site.
Since your app is based on your proven website, you can be confident it will meet your customers’ expectations.
“We wanted a solution that could enable push notifications, and MobiLoud does that. We couldn’t find another company offering the same features at the same price and time to market, making it as easy as MobiLoud.”
- Svend Hansen, Product Owner at Bestseller
MobiLoud supports many major brands in building and maintaining effective apps, including Tobi, Sleefs, and John Varvatos.
These brands have chosen MobiLoud for reasons such as a straightforward launch process, greater freedom in design and features, and the support of a dedicated expert team.
“Nothing else offered our team the ease and accessibility that MobiLoud did. Their pricing made it straightforward to get an app up and running.”
- Nick Barbarise, Director of Information Technology at John Varvatos
Let’s explore the key reasons why high-revenue brands build apps with MobiLoud.
App builders make launching easier than native development, but still require building your app UI within their platform.
You spend time adjusting design elements within their templates and blocks to recreate your website experience.
Meanwhile, your mobile website often already provides a strong base for an app.
MobiLoud simply adds the necessary enhancements to turn your mobile-optimized website into a native app that feels custom-built and polished.
App builders have limits on what you can build within their design systems.
While Reactiv allows unlimited design components, the overall design options depend on their available blocks and templates.
With MobiLoud, your app matches your website’s design fully.
If it works on your website, it works in your app.
“Design was important to us. With our previous app, we had some limitations. Being able to replicate our design fully is one reason we chose MobiLoud.”
- Jaime Schuster, CEO at Sleefs
All your website’s features carry over into your mobile apps without issues.
With typical app builders, some store features or less common Shopify apps might not be fully supported in the app.
MobiLoud supports all Shopify apps, custom features, and integrations you currently use on your site.
Reactiv offers additional customization with Reactiv Plus, which includes their UI Kit, eCommerce SDK, and Integrations SDK, but this plan costs $4,999 per month, excluding developer fees for building custom components.
API-based Shopify app builders like Reactiv rely on the Shopify API for integration.
This API supports many functions but may limit some customizations.
MobiLoud does not rely on the Shopify API; instead, it shows a live view of your website within the app.
This means all your website’s refinements and improvements carry over to your mobile app seamlessly.
App builders like Reactiv provide support but expect you to configure, build, and manage the app yourself.
When issues arise, you submit tickets and receive support within a few business days.
MobiLoud is a fully managed service.
Our team handles building, testing, app store submission, technical maintenance, and updates for you.
This lets Shopify brands focus on their core business while leaving app management to experienced professionals.
“MobiLoud helped us from design through development to launch. The ongoing support team is available for management, small fixes, or changes.”
- Jordan Wise, Founder & CEO at GAFFER
Reactiv is a strong alternative to custom app development, saving significant time and costs as well as reducing overhead.
However, MobiLoud offers a more flexible solution with less ongoing work, at a comparable cost.
For Shopify stores confident in their existing web experience and seeking to extend it to mobile apps, MobiLoud is the best way to achieve this.
No blocks or API limits. Just your website, fully functional in an app, supported by a team of experts throughout the process.
Ready to launch your Shopify app with less overhead and more flexibility?
Let’s talk. Book a free consultation today and learn how MobiLoud makes the process easy.
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