MobiLoud vs Appy Pie: Choosing the Right Platform to Turn Your Website into a Mobile App

Businesses looking to convert their websites into mobile apps often compare MobiLoud and Appy Pie—two platforms that offer iOS and Android apps without the usual app development hurdles.

However, these solutions address different needs. Below, we explore their differences and which one fits your business best.

If you want to jump ahead and discuss your project with our team, feel free to book a free consultation now.

At a Glance: Two Distinct Approaches

MobiLoud is a fully managed, done-for-you service that transforms your existing website into mobile apps without rebuilding, redesigning, or duplicating content.

Your entire tech stack carries over seamlessly, and our team handles everything: from configuration to quality assurance, app store submission, and ongoing app growth and push notification strategy.

In short, we're a complete app partner for your brand—not just an app builder.

MobiLoud is designed for businesses that want a polished, high-performance app with minimal effort and maximum results.

Appy Pie, in contrast, is a DIY app builder.

Users create apps from scratch using a drag-and-drop interface and pre-made templates. It’s a budget-friendly tool suited for straightforward apps and users comfortable managing the build and maintenance themselves.

This approach works if you want to launch an app quickly and at a lower cost. But businesses aiming for their app to be a significant revenue channel may require a more comprehensive solution.

Key Differences Between MobiLoud and Appy Pie

While both platforms enable you to create an app, they serve different purposes and user types.

1. Service Model: MobiLoud is Fully Managed. Appy Pie is DIY.

MobiLoud’s experts build, test, and launch your app, then provide ongoing support. You don’t manage a platform yourself. Instead, you provide your website and branding, and we handle:

• App configuration and styling
• Quality assurance and device testing
• App Store and Google Play submission
• Maintenance and OS compatibility updates
• Push notification strategy and analytics support

This turnkey solution suits businesses without the time or resources to manage another system.

Appy Pie offers tools without a dedicated team. You’re responsible for designing the app, configuring features, troubleshooting, and updating it yourself.

This is suitable for smaller projects or personal use but represents a different workflow.

2. Ongoing Support & Strategic Guidance

With MobiLoud, you collaborate with a team of app specialists available via Slack, calls, and email in your time zone. We guide you through every stage, including app store compliance and push campaign design, acting as an extension of your team.

Appy Pie provides support according to your subscription—email at lower tiers and chat at higher ones. However, you manage troubleshooting, updates, and growth strategies independently.

3. App Functionality & Experience

MobiLoud preserves 100% of your website’s functionality, wrapped in a native app shell with native navigation, splash screens, and push notifications.

Features on your site—checkout flows, logins, dynamic content, third-party tools—work seamlessly in your app without rebuilding.

Appy Pie requires building your app using pre-built components and templates. This works well for straightforward apps but can be limiting for complex ecommerce, SaaS, or membership portals.

4. Platform Compatibility

MobiLoud supports any website platform or tech stack—Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, headless CMSs, and fully custom setups. No migration or redesign is needed.

Appy Pie primarily targets simpler sites and content and is not designed to support complex flows or advanced tech stacks.

5. Maintenance & Compliance

We manage all app updates required by the App Store and Google Play, including OS compatibility, SDK updates, re-submissions, and compliance with platform requirements. You don’t have to keep up with Apple’s or Google’s evolving standards. Our team has published thousands of apps and knows the process thoroughly.

With Appy Pie, you are responsible for managing updates, resubmissions, and compliance with new OS versions yourself.

When to Choose MobiLoud (and When Appy Pie Fits)

Choose Appy Pie if:

• You’re starting out with a limited budget.
• You’re comfortable with DIY platforms and self-managing your app.
• You need a basic app presence without complex features.

If you view mobile as a core growth channel and want an app that performs, choose MobiLoud if:

• Your site includes ecommerce features, logins, dynamic flows, or custom integrations.
• You prefer no technical work on your side.
• You want a dedicated team supporting your app—not just software access.
• You need a scalable, compliant solution that grows with your business.
• You want to launch quickly without adding backend work.

Appy Pie helps you launch quickly and affordably. MobiLoud gets you live confidently and partners with you for success.

Final Thoughts: App Builder vs App Partner

If you want a fast and affordable way to try a simple app, Appy Pie is a solid DIY choice, suitable for early-stage experiments or local businesses.

For growth-focused ecommerce, media, SaaS, or community platforms, MobiLoud is the smarter investment. We offer:

• A fully managed build, launch, and maintenance process
• Real human support and strategic guidance
• Fast time-to-launch with long-term scalability
• No duplicated workflows—your website remains the single source of truth

You’ve already invested in a great website. Let us turn it into a mobile app that performs.

👉 Experience your store as a mobile app, free of charge. Request your custom preview at app.mobiloud.com or book a demo to speak with an expert about your best next steps.

Pricing: MobiLoud offers packages starting at $299/month plus $850 setup (Startup), $549/month plus $1,500 setup (Growth), and custom plans for Corporate clients. Appy Pie’s pricing varies based on features and subscription tiers.