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Appmaker alternative for Shopify
Appmaker is a customizable Shopify mobile app platform with a drag-and-drop studio, built-in AI, conditional blocks and developer access. Its Shopify App Store listing shows plans from $1,000/month plus 1% of in-app sales, with a 14-day free trial. Mobilefy is a simpler self-serve builder with a flat price and no commission, without Appmaker's custom development and AI modules.
Mobilefy vs Appmaker
| Feature | Mobilefy | Appmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Entry monthly price | €49/mo (Starter, Android) · €69/mo (Growth, Android + iOS) | $1,000/mo (Pro) or $9,000/yr · next plan $2,000/mo — appmaker.xyz shows $999/mo |
| Commission on app sales | None | 1% of in-app sales on both listed plans |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| iOS + Android | Android from €49/mo; Android + iOS from €69/mo (Growth) | Yes |
| Push notifications | Push campaigns and automations (Growth and above) | Yes, including automated push |
| Checkout | Shopify checkout | Shopify checkout (listed under "Works with") |
| Third-party integrations | Not yet | Klaviyo, Attentive, Judge.me, Firebase and a plugin library |
| Other costs to plan for | Apple Developer ($99/yr) and Google Play ($25 once) accounts; optional app hosting add-on | Apple and Google developer accounts; 1% of in-app sales on top of the subscription |
Prices checked on October 17, 2026 — source: Appmaker on the Shopify App Store, appmaker.xyz/pricing. Prices can change; check the source for current terms. Mobilefy prices come from our pricing page and are billed in EUR.
Who should choose which
Choose Appmaker if…
- You want a fully custom app experience rather than a template-based one.
- Your team or agency needs developer access to extend the app with custom logic.
- You want built-in AI for personalization, analytics and campaigns.
- You want a customer success manager and priority support (higher plan).
Choose Mobilefy if…
- You want a native iOS and Android app for one Shopify store from €69/mo, with a 7-day free trial.
- You prefer a flat subscription with no commission on app sales.
- You want to design the app yourself in a visual builder, with catalog sync from Shopify and checkout on Shopify.
- You run several stores: Scale covers up to five Shopify shops for €199/mo.
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How much could you save per year?
Pick your current app builder and plan, or enter what you pay today. We compare it with the Mobilefy plan of your choice, billed monthly or annually.
You pay today
$13,200/year
$12,000 subscription + $1,200 commission on app sales.
Estimate based on public prices checked on October 17, 2026. Mobilefy bills in EUR; the other builders list prices in USD. Taxes, Apple and Google developer accounts, add-ons and usage-based charges are not included. Features differ between builders — compare plans before switching.
FAQ
Appmaker vs Mobilefy — questions
How much does Appmaker cost?
On October 17, 2026, Appmaker's Shopify App Store listing showed Pro at $1,000/month (or $9,000/year) and a higher plan at $2,000/month (or $18,000/year), both plus 1% of in-app sales and with a 14-day free trial. Its own pricing page showed $999/month.
Is there a cheaper Appmaker alternative?
Mobilefy starts at €69/month for Android and iOS with push campaigns, with no commission on app sales. It does not offer custom development or developer access to the app code.
Does Mobilefy take a commission on app sales?
No. Every Mobilefy plan is a flat monthly or yearly price with no commission on app sales.
Does Mobilefy use Shopify checkout?
Yes. Shoppers pay through Shopify checkout, so orders and payments stay in your Shopify admin.
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Native iOS and Android app, flat monthly price, no commission on app sales, checkout on Shopify.