You've built a Shopify store that works. You've spent years fine-tuning your theme, optimizing checkout, and getting every third-party app dialed in.
Now you want a mobile app to drive retention, repeat purchases, and higher AOV.
Or maybe you already have an app, and it's not living up to expectations. It's falling behind your website, your team spends hours keeping it updated, and the experience doesn't match what you've built on the web.
Either way, you don't need a six-figure custom build. Custom native development typically starts at $150K and takes 6-12 months, and ongoing maintenance alone can run $50K+ per year.
For Shopify brands, it's overkill. There’s virtually no reason to invest in a fully custom native app today.
The real decision comes down to two approaches: DIY app builders, or a website-to-app service. Here's what each path looks like, why the difference matters more than you might expect, and ultimately - the best way to create a mobile app for your Shopify store.
The Two Ways to Turn Your Shopify Store into a Mobile App
Turning your Shopify site into a mobile app really comes down to one decision: do you want to rebuild, or convert what already works?
DIY App Builders
The hundreds of Shopify mobile app builders that live in the app store (like Tapcart, Shopney, and others) take this approach: they connect to your Shopify store through Shopify's APIs, then let you build a separate app experience using a drag-and-drop editor.
The appeal is real. You get visual design tools, custom layouts, and the ability to create an app that looks different from your website.
For brands that want a completely custom app experience and have the team to build and manage it, these tools are a great way to do it.
But there are trade-offs that most brands don't discover until they're already live:
1. You're managing two platforms
Your website and your app are separate products. Every homepage update, new collection, and promotion needs to happen in both places.
That's typically 5-10 hours per week of hands-on management, which can translate to $800-$2,000/month in labor - on top of the subscription you pay for the tool.
2. Shopify's APIs don't return your storefront
They return product data. Your custom theme code, Liquid customizations, merchandising rules, and metafield-driven layouts don't carry over.
The app is built from the API's version of your store, not the one your customers actually see on the web.
3. Integration limits
DIY builders advertise lists of 50, 80, or 100+ supported third-party apps. That sounds comprehensive until you realize there are over 10,000 apps on the Shopify App Store.
If you use a tool that's not on the builder's list, it won't work in your app. And every integration between the builder and a third-party tool is a connection that can break when either side pushes an update.
4. Your app and your website won't match
If you've spent months optimizing sort order, product layouts, and custom features on your site, and those optimizations don't transfer to the app, that gap affects conversion rates.
For brands with heavily customized storefronts, even small differences add up.
"None of the app builders let us use our custom sort order due to API limitations. The impact on our revenue was so great, they lost our business over it."
- David Cost, VP of Ecommerce & Marketing, Rainbow Shops
MobiLoud: Converting Your Shopify Store into an App
MobiLoud takes a different approach to every other Shopify mobile app builder.
Instead of rebuilding your store through Shopify's APIs, the app delivers your actual Shopify website inside a native iOS and Android app.
Everything you've built (theme, integrations, checkout, custom features) carries over automatically. When you update your website, the app updates too. There's no second platform to manage, no separate content to keep in sync, and no API limitations stripping out your customizations.
Native features are layered on top: push notifications, deep linking, native navigation, and app-exclusive experiences.
Your customers get native performance, push notifications, and deep linking, all running on top of the store you've already built.
And it's fully managed. MobiLoud handles the build, QA, App Store and Google Play submission, and ongoing maintenance. Your team doesn't need to learn a new platform or set aside hours each week for app management.
Why Shopify Brands Choose MobiLoud
MobiLoud offers something distinctly different to the other Shopify mobile app development solutions on the market.
Here’s what you get when you launch your Shopify mobile app with us.
Full Website Parity
Everything you've invested in (theme customizations, product pages, collections, merchandising rules, checkout optimizations, third-party apps) works in the mobile app from day one.
Your app customers get the same experience as your web customers, because the app is running your actual store.
This matters more than it might sound. For brands with complex, high-converting Shopify storefronts, the differences between your website and an API-rebuilt version of it can directly affect revenue.
Works with Your Entire Shopify Stack
MobiLoud is compatible with everything.
Shopify Plus, Checkout Extensibility, Shopify Functions, Hydrogen, and every third-party app you run.
Loyalty programs, review widgets, subscription tools, personalization engines, upsell apps.
Bottom line: if it works on your website, it works in your app. No integration list to check against. No limits tied to your pricing tier.
One Platform, Zero Duplicate Work
Update your website, and the app updates automatically. Launch a sale, swap your homepage banner, add a new collection, update your navigation. It's reflected in the app immediately.
No syncing. No second CMS. No worrying about whether the app matches the website.
Push Notifications That Drive Revenue
Native push notifications for iOS and Android. Not web push: real, native notifications that show up on the lock screen and bring customers back to your store.
Abandoned cart recovery, back-in-stock alerts, flash sale announcements, new arrival notifications, personalized offers.
For most brands, push notifications become one of the highest-ROI marketing channels within weeks of launching. Abandoned cart notifications, alone, have the potential to generate six figures per month in net-new revenue.
Fully Managed, Done-for-You
MobiLoud handles the build, App Store and Google Play submissions, QA testing across devices, ongoing maintenance, and OS updates.
Your team needs zero Shopify mobile app development expertise, nor a dedicated app manager.
This is a partnership, not a platform. If something breaks, we fix it. If Apple changes their guidelines, we handle it. If you want to adjust your app's navigation or add a feature, we take care of it.
Predictable Pricing
Our pricing starts at $799/month (we’ll give you an exact quote tailored to your needs).
There’s no revenue share. No per-transaction fees. No surprise charges as your app grows. The subscription includes the build, ongoing maintenance, updates, and support.
For most brands, the app pays for itself within the first month through higher conversion rates and more repeat purchases.
When a single automated abandoned cart push campaign can generate thousands in monthly revenue, the math works out quickly.
What the Results Look Like
These are real numbers from Shopify brands using MobiLoud:
SLEEFS: 30% higher average order value, 40% higher conversion rate, and 3x more revenue per user compared to mobile web. The app also cut their operational overhead by 50%, since there's no separate platform to maintain.
Pharmazone: 7x higher conversion rate than the website, with the app driving 63% of their total online revenue. Their abandoned cart push notifications convert at 22%.
XCVI: 2x the conversion rate of mobile web, 30% higher average order value, and 4.8x higher revenue per user. The team also saves 10 hours per week by not having to manage a separate app experience.
Bottle Stop: 5x higher customer lifetime value and 4x higher revenue per user from app customers. The app added 10% to total revenue, and because it runs their existing site, complex updates roll out to the app automatically.
As their CTO put it: "The fact that we can roll out quite complex solutions and updates to improve our experience for customers on the website, and that's immediately in the app, that's priceless."
Across MobiLoud's customers, the benchmarks are consistent: apps deliver 3.5-7x more revenue per user, up to 7x higher conversion rates, and 10-50% higher average order values compared to mobile web.
The mobile app typically accounts for 10-30% of total online revenue. For a brand doing $20M per year, that’s $2-$6M in annual revenue through your app; for a cost of low four-figures per month.
That’s a no-brainer.
How It Works: From Shopify Store to Native App in 30 Days
1. Book Your Strategy Call
Get in touch with us and book a free consultation. We'll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and assess whether MobiLoud is the right fit. No commitment.
2. Get Your Custom App Preview
Our team builds a personalized preview of your native app. You'll see exactly how your Shopify store looks, feels, and performs as a native app, before you commit to anything.
3. Launch in 30 Days
We handle everything: build, QA, App Store and Google Play submission. Your app goes live while you focus on running your business.
We've built 2,000+ apps for brands like yours. You can go from first call to App Store in weeks, not months, for the cost of a slow morning’s sales.
Ready to see what’s possible? Get a free consultation now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need developers or coding knowledge?
No. MobiLoud is a fully managed service. We handle the entire process: app build, App Store and Google Play submission, and ongoing maintenance. You don't need any technical resources on your end.
Will my Shopify apps and integrations work in the mobile app?
Yes. Because the app runs your actual Shopify website, every app and integration works automatically. Loyalty programs, review widgets, subscription tools, custom scripts: if it's on your website, it's in your app.
How does the app stay in sync with my Shopify store?
Automatically. The app delivers your live website, so any change you make (new products, updated collections, homepage redesigns) is reflected in real time. No manual syncing required.
What about push notifications?
Full native push notifications for iOS and Android. You can send abandoned cart reminders, flash sale alerts, back-in-stock notifications, new arrival announcements, and personalized offers. Push is included in every plan with no per-message cost.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts at $799/month. No revenue share, no per-transaction fees. This includes the app build, ongoing maintenance, updates, and support.
How long until my app is live?
Most stores go live in around 30 days. We handle the entire process, from build to QA to app store submission and launch coordination.
Your Shopify Store Is Already Great. Why Rebuild It for an App?
You've already done the hard work. Your checkout converts. Your integrations are dialed in. Your customer experience is optimized.
MobiLoud turns what you've already built into a native iOS and Android app, with push notifications, native performance, and a fully managed service behind it. No duplicate work. No API limitations. No rebuilding.
Book a free 30-minute strategy call to talk through your goals, and see if MobiLoud is the right way for you to launch a mobile app for your Shopify store.
