Shopify mobile app: the native iOS and Android solution for your store
A native Shopify mobile app connects to your store via the Storefront API and the Customer Account API in real time. Compared to the responsive mobile theme, it multiplies the conversion rate by 2 to 3, divides customer reactivation cost by 5, and lets you leverage Apple Pay, Google Pay and push notifications for free. ConvertNative deploys your app in 4 to 6 weeks.
Why your Shopify store needs a native app
Shopify excels at web checkout and product SEO, but its mobile theme remains a website: browser-based, login needs re-entering, push notifications impossible without third-party cookies. On mobile traffic that now represents 70 to 80% of European Shopify visits, the conversion rate tops out at 1.5-2%.
A native Shopify mobile app changes the paradigm. Users download your brand from the App Store, stay logged in permanently via Face ID, pay in one tap with Apple Pay and receive your notifications as system push — not as an email lost in Promotions. Result: 5 to 6% conversion on the app, and 3 to 4 visits per user per month versus 1 on the web.
How ConvertNative connects to Shopify
Our connector relies on the official Shopify APIs:
- →Storefront API GraphQL for catalog, cart and checkout
- →Customer Account API for login, orders and wishlists
- →Admin API for stock synchronization and order webhooks
- →Shopify Functions for promotions and custom cart rules
- →Apple Pay & Google Pay natively via Shopify Payments
- →Compatible with Shopify Plus, Shopify Markets and multi-currency configurations
Timeline and cost of a Shopify mobile app
The timeline to go live with a ConvertNative Shopify mobile app is 4 to 6 weeks. The first week is dedicated to auditing your theme, catalog and existing integrations (installed Shopify apps). The design is approved by your team in weeks 2-3, development and integration run in parallel, and weeks 5-6 are for testing and App Store / Google Play submission.
The model is SaaS: an all-inclusive monthly subscription covering development, hosting, iOS/Android updates (an average of 4 to 6 per year) and support. No upfront cost like custom development, no hidden tiers like some no-code platforms. ROI is achieved between the 3rd and 6th month depending on your current mobile traffic.
Features included in a ConvertNative Shopify app
All our Shopify mobile apps include by default:
- →Push notifications segmented by product category, abandoned cart and favorites
- →Auto-login Face ID / Touch ID via Customer Account API
- →Apple Pay and Google Pay at checkout
- →Native loyalty program (compatible with Smile.io, LoyaltyLion, Yotpo)
- →Wishlists and restock alerts synchronized with your back office
- →360° analytics: funnel, retention, LTV by cohort, push attribution
- →Offline mode for catalog browsing
- →Universal deep linking for your marketing campaigns
What if I already use Tapcart, MobiLoud or Plobal Apps?
Migration from these solutions is handled by our team with no disruption for your existing users. Your customer accounts, wishlists and order histories remain intact, and users who have already downloaded the app receive a seamless update. Read our detailed comparison to understand the differences in pricing model and features.
Frequently asked questions
My Shopify theme is custom — is it compatible?
Yes. ConvertNative does not depend on your theme: we query Shopify APIs directly to retrieve catalog, prices and inventory. Your theme can be OS 2.0, custom Liquid or even headless React — it makes no difference to the app.
Is it compatible with Shopify Plus and Shopify Markets?
Yes, and that is actually where ConvertNative performs best. Multi-currency, multi-language, Markets Pro, Shopify Functions on checkout — everything is natively supported.
What happens to my Smile.io / LoyaltyLion loyalty program?
It keeps working. Our native Smile.io, LoyaltyLion and Yotpo connectors synchronize points and rewards between the app, the web and your Shopify back office.
How many downloads am I allowed?
Unlimited. Our pricing is flat-rate: no per-download cost, no MAU tier, no percentage of in-app revenue (unlike some competitors who take up to 1% of revenue).
How long between signing and going live?
4 to 6 weeks as standard. The only non-compressible delay is App Store and Google Play review (1 to 2 weeks depending on the time of year).
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