ShopApper is a solid, affordable option for eCommerce sites looking to build an app. It doesn't follow the same DIY blueprint as every other app builder on the market.
However, MobiLoud takes the same approach, with fewer limits, higher upside, and a proven track record that high-revenue brands can trust.
Keep reading to learn why MobiLoud is a superior alternative to ShopApper, and the best way for 7 and 8-figure brands to build mobile apps.
MobiLoud vs ShopApper: The Bottom Line
MobiLoud and ShopApper take a similar approach to converting eCommerce sites into apps.
While the majority of app builders for eCommerce sites follow the drag-and-drop, DIY blueprint, these two services do it a little differently.
They're both full-service, managed app builders, doing all the work for you, and actually converting the content you've already built for the web into a seamless native app experience.
There are some differences, however, in how MobiLoud and ShopApper build your apps.
ShopApper:
- Relies on custom integrations to reuse your web features in your app.
- May have trouble working with sophisticated websites.
- Has a limited track record of converting high-level websites into apps.
- Offers some level (albeit limited) of app marketing support.
MobiLoud:
- Fully converts your website - including all the features from your site - into high-quality mobile apps.
- Works with any tech stack, platform, and even custom websites.
- Has been turning websites into apps since 2013, with numerous examples of high-level eCommerce brands under our wing.
- Offers extra services to help promote and grow your app.
There's nothing wrong with ShopApper, especially for smaller brands.
But high-level stores will find MobiLoud more scalable, and more supportive for their needs.
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ShopApper is a Convenient and Affordable Way to Build an eCommerce App
ShopApper is a fine way to create an app. It may be better than a lot of DIY tools out there.
Compared to drag-and-drop app builders (which come with a lot more effort than it says on the box), ShopApper is a much more straightforward option.
They do the work for you, and actually use your web content (instead of rebuilding), to make maintaining and updating your apps easier.
It's also quite an affordable option - starting at less than $200 per month.
Ultimately, ShopApper can be a great choice for newer brands looking to explore what an app can do for them, without making a major commitment in time or money.
MobiLoud is a More Proven Way to Convert Your Website into an App
For brands who want to generate real revenue from their app, and provide a customer experience to cultivate loyal, high-spending app users, MobiLoud is a better option.
MobiLoud shares most of the same pluses as ShopApper.
It's fully managed, requiring no work from you, reusing everything that works for your website to create a mobile app that's fully synchronized with your site.
But ShopApper doesn't fully convert your website (and all its features) as seamlessly as MobiLoud.
ShopApper is also newer on the market, having been around just a few years. MobiLoud has been doing this for more than 10 years, building high-quality apps for some of the world's largest brands.
We've built fantastic apps for brands on many different platforms - primarily on Shopify, but also BigCommerce, Squarespace, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and many others (including custom websites).
ShopApper's primary focus is WordPress and WooCommerce. While they work with Shopify as well, and have some examples of building apps for Shopify merchants, they don't have the proven track record we bring at MobiLoud.
Why Top Brands Choose MobiLoud
As mentioned above, MobiLoud has been building apps for some of the world's top eCommerce brands for some time now.
The likes of Jack & Jones, John Varvatos, Tobi and Sleefs are just a few examples of brands with significant revenue who needed and app partner they could trust - and that partner was MobiLoud.
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"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. The team held my hand to ensure our app was done properly from beginning to end."
- Nick Barbarise, Director of Information Technology at John Varvatos
See more below on why MobiLoud is these brands' preferred option.
Keep everything from your site (no development needed)
ShopApper's solution is something between an app builder and a full website to app conversion.
They'll build custom elements and integrations for your app. While this may offer more potential for customization, it means some elements from your website may not make it into your app.
They state they can accommodate custom or third-party solutions in your app with custom integrations.
But with MobiLoud, there's no need for custom integrations.
Everything from your site works in your app, guaranteed. We don't need to build an integration for it. Our apps are designed to be a complete extension of your website.
Whether you rely on specific Shopify apps to drive conversions and retention, or custom features you've built yourself, you can rest easy knowing all your web functionality will carry over to your app.
"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. That's amazing!"
- Damien Smith, Chief Technology Officer at BoozeBud
More than 10 years' experience building fantastic mobile apps
We've been creating high-quality mobile apps since 2013.
In that time, we've perfected our approach to building apps with a native experience, which at the same time integrate everything from your website.
In the wrong hands, this hybrid approach to app development can end up with a basic, uninspiring result.
MobiLoud ensures that won't happen. You'll get the best parts of cross-platform hybrid development, while your customers will think they're using a million-dollar custom app.
Check out these examples to get an idea of the type of apps we've built for top online brands.
Works with any platform (including custom websites)
MobiLoud works seamlessly with websites on any platform or tech stack.
ShopApper doesn't seem to be tightly linked to any platform - but the majority of their content references WooCommerce sites.
Most of our brands are on Shopify, but we support literally any web platform you can use to build eCommerce sites.
It even works for fully custom websites.
Tobi is a great example - their site ran on a fully custom tech stack, which they had relied on for over 10 years.
This meant they struggled to find an app provider that would work for them, until they found MobiLoud.
We helped them convert their custom website into an app, keeping everything they'd built for the web, and saving untold hours of their team's time in the process.
We help your app take off 🚀
Your app journey doesn't end when your app is built. You still need to promote it, and set up systems to leverage your app to add revenue to your business.
Along with done-for-you app configuration and app store submission in every plan, we offer an additional app launch service, to help your app get the initial momentum it needs to take off.
We build abandoned cart notifications into your app from day one, and also offer a managed push notification service, that will handle the setup, strategy and execution of push notification campaigns to drive revenue.
Fully scalable - perfect for 7 & 8-figure brands
ShopApper is cheaper than MobiLoud, and may be able to deliver an app faster.
But with cheaper and faster solutions, you risk running into scalability issues.
MobiLoud is designed for high-level brands with sophisticated needs, from being able to integrate custom tech and features from your website, to custom solutions on request.
The way we build apps mean whether your site is a small boutique, or a powerful online store built on enterprise-grade tech, everything will transfer over to your app without a hitch.
"I expected the app to be somewhat functional, but I thought it wouldn't be as high quality as some of the apps I've seen that have been built from scratch. I saw no difference in terms of quality or functionality in our app and an app built from the ground up, that could have cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars."
- Gavin McGarry, Co-founder & CEO at Gear2Go
MobiLoud is the Best ShopApper Alternative for High-Revenue Brands
ShopApper is a great way for newer brands to enter the mobile app space.
It starts from a reasonable price, and can help you go to market fast, to see what apps can do for your bottom line.
Established brands, with revenue in the 7-8 figure range yearly, may want a more proven and scalable solution.
That's what MobiLoud offers you.
We've been there, done that, and know exactly what your business needs from a mobile app (and what you don't).
We support all web platforms, any kind of tech stack, and all the features you rely on to drive sales.
We're also here to support your entire app journey, and are invested in making sure your app adds zeroes to your bottom line.
Book a free consultation today to discuss how MobiLoud will help your brand launch the perfect mobile app.
