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For brands on BigCommerce finding the right solution to build a mobile app is a challenge.
If you’ve looked into options online, you may have come across Tapcart – but you have probably also found that Tapcart doesn’t support BigCommerce.
It’s built exclusively for Shopify. As do many other app builders focused on giving ecommerce brands a low-cost, no-code path to launching a mobile app.
To build an app for your BigCommerce store, there are a few options, from PWAs to custom builds, but most brands will find that MobiLoud is the best, with the fastest and most reliable path to ROI.
Keep reading and we’ll explain why, and what you have to do to launch a branded mobile app for your BigCommerce store.
No. Tapcart only works with Shopify. If your store runs on BigCommerce, you cannot use Tapcart to build and launch a mobile app.
Shopify brands can spin up Tapcart apps fairly easily, giving them a native presence on the App Store and Google Play (though it’s not always the best solution for Shopify stores, as we explain in this article).
BigCommerce brands don’t even have that option, despite facing the same customer expectations. Mobile shoppers still want the convenience of a dedicated app, complete with push notifications, fast access from their home screen, and a polished shopping experience.
Mobile apps consistently outperform mobile websites. Shoppers who download your app convert more often, spend more per order, and return to buy again at much higher rates.
Many ecommerce brands that launch apps are driving 20–30% of their total online revenue through the app, despite a smaller share of traffic.
Without an app, BigCommerce brands lose ground. Loyal customers stick to mobile web, where conversion rates are lower and abandoned carts are harder to recover.
Competitors with native apps can reach their audience with unlimited, free push notifications and stay anchored on their customers’ home screens.
If you don’t have a mobile app, you miss out on higher conversion rates, stronger retention, and incremental revenue that compounds over time.
BigCommerce brands need an alternative to Tapcart that makes it simple to launch a native app quickly, without the cost and complexity of custom development.
MobiLoud turns your BigCommerce site into high-performing iOS and Android apps without requiring a rebuild.
Everything that works on your website – your product catalog, checkout, payment methods, and third-party integrations – carries over seamlessly into the app.
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That means you manage one platform, while your customers enjoy the benefits of a true native shopping experience.
Unlike DIY app builders, MobiLoud is a service-driven solution. Our team handles the entire process for you, from configuration to App Store submission and ongoing updates. You get a polished, on-brand app with the features that matter most for retention and revenue:
For BigCommerce brands, MobiLoud delivers a direct path to launching a native mobile app that drives ROI, without heavy technical investment or ongoing headaches.
When BigCommerce brands look beyond Tapcart, they usually weigh three main alternatives: custom development, Progressive Web Apps, and no-code app builders.
Each comes with drawbacks that slow you down, increase costs, or limit performance. Here’s how they compare to MobiLoud.
Building an app from scratch gives you total control, but it comes with serious trade-offs.
Development costs are high (often six figures just to launch) and timelines stretch on for months.
Even after launch, you’re responsible for continuous updates to keep up with iOS, Android, and your own BigCommerce store. That means duplicate work, running two separate roadmaps, and paying for an engineering team to keep everything in sync (potentially another six figures per year just to keep it running).
MobiLoud takes a simpler path. Because your app is built directly on top of your BigCommerce site, launch takes weeks, not months.
There’s no need to rebuild your store or manage duplicate codebases. You get the same outcome (a polished, branded mobile app) at a fraction of the cost, with ongoing maintenance handled for you.
The result is a faster, easier route to ROI and a lot less stress on your team.
Some BigCommerce brands consider Progressive Web Apps as a middle ground between mobile web and a native app. PWAs let customers “install” a version of your site on their device, but they fall short in several critical ways.
PWAs don’t give you a real App Store or Google Play presence. That means you lose out on the credibility of being listed in the stores and the discovery traffic they drive.
Push notifications are also limited, especially on iOS, where they often fail to deliver the reach and reliability needed to re-engage customers effectively.
PWAs are a half-step between a website and an app, but they don’t unlock the full benefits of a native mobile app.
With MobiLoud, you get the best of both worlds: a direct extension of your BigCommerce site, packaged as a true native app.
You’ll appear in both app stores, have full use of push notifications, and give your customers the polished, convenient shopping experience they expect.
Another option for BigCommerce brands is to use a DIY no-code app builder.
These tools promise quick app creation with drag-and-drop templates, but there are major limitations.
First, very few no-code platforms even support BigCommerce out of the box. The majority of the no-code app builder ecosystem for ecommerce brands is centered around Shopify, and other platforms like BigCommerce (and Magento) are ignored.
For the tools that do support BigCommerce, you’re often restricted to pre-built blocks that don’t match your brand or replicate the full functionality of your site.
Even if you get an app launched, maintenance usually turns out to be more complicated than expected.
Whenever you update your BigCommerce store, you may need to manually update the app to keep it in sync. Many site features, customizations, or third-party integrations won’t carry over, leaving you with a watered-down version of your store.
That’s what the team at XCVI found – they were spending around 10 hours per week on duplicate work for their app, preventing them from spending any time or effort actually growing their app.
MobiLoud avoids those pitfalls entirely.
Your app is a true reflection of your BigCommerce site – every feature, integration, and design element stays intact.
Crucially, the app updates in sync with your store. There’s no doubling your workload to update banners, seasonal heros, promotions or other website changes; they all go live in your app automatically.
And instead of leaving you on your own, our team manages the setup, app store submissions, updates, and long-term support.
The result is a native app that works exactly as your customers expect, without the compromises or hidden workload of a no-code builder.
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Launching with MobiLoud gives your BigCommerce brand more than just an app icon. It gives you a new revenue channel and a direct line to your best customers.
With your app live in the App Store and Google Play, shoppers can download and stay connected to your brand.
Push notifications become a powerful retention lever, letting you recover abandoned carts, promote launches, and re-engage your audience instantly at zero marginal cost.
Because the app mirrors your BigCommerce site, customers enjoy a familiar shopping flow with faster access and a seamless experience.
MobiLoud has helped over 2,000 brands launch beautiful, high-performing mobile apps, on a range of platforms – from BigCommerce to Shopware.
Here are some examples:
XCVI used MobiLoud to give their loyal customer base a polished mobile app that matched their website experience.
Their team highlighted how simple it was to launch and maintain, with no duplication of effort; while their customers enjoyed a smoother path to browse and purchase.
Their app contributes:
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Tadashi Shoji, a global luxury fashion label, launched with MobiLoud to strengthen their direct-to-consumer strategy.
Their app allowed them to engage VIP customers with push notifications, create a seamless shopping flow across markets, and build a stronger long-term customer relationship.
They achieved powerful revenue growth through their app, including:
Kiokii, a Canadian-based beauty retailer, rolled out an app with MobiLoud to meet surging mobile demand.
With their app, they tapped into higher mobile conversion and a more loyal repeat-purchase audience, helping them grow faster without investing in costly custom development.
Results include:
Ready to see your own store as a mobile app? Get a free preview of your mobile app now.
Building an app with MobiLoud is straightforward - our team handles the heavy lifting, leaving just a few hours of work for your team.
You keep your focus on running your BigCommerce store, while we take care of the app.
From kickoff to live launch, the entire process usually takes just a few weeks, not months. And after launch, you’ll have a partner in place to support you as your app grows.
BigCommerce brands don’t have access to Tapcart, or other popular Shopify mobile app builders.
But that doesn’t mean you should miss out on the revenue and retention benefits of a mobile app. With MobiLoud, you can launch a fully native iOS and Android app in weeks, not months, with a proven process and a partner that manages everything for you.
The next step is simple: see your BigCommerce store as an app.
We’ll create a free interactive preview that shows exactly how your site will look and function on a customer’s device.
We’ll answer any questions you still have, and show you how quickly you can turn your store into a powerful app that drives growth.
Get your free preview today and start your path to higher conversion rates, stronger retention, and more revenue for your BigCommerce brand.
