Alternatives · Plobal Apps
Plobal Apps alternative for Shopify
Plobal Apps builds native iOS and Android apps for Shopify with a drag-and-drop builder, unlimited push notifications and real-time analytics. It offers a free Starter plan with a 3% fee on in-app sales, then paid plans from $199/month. Mobilefy has no commission on any plan and a lower entry price for Android and iOS, but fewer integrations.
Mobilefy vs Plobal Apps
| Feature | Mobilefy | Plobal Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Entry monthly price | €49/mo (Starter, Android) · €69/mo (Growth, Android + iOS) | Free + 3% of app sales (Starter) · Growth $199/mo · Essential $499/mo · Enterprise $1,199/mo + 1% |
| Commission on app sales | None | 3% on Starter, none on Growth and Essential, 1% on Enterprise |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days on paid plans |
| iOS + Android | Android from €49/mo; Android + iOS from €69/mo (Growth) | Yes, on every plan |
| Push notifications | Push campaigns and automations (Growth and above) | Unlimited on every plan; segmented push on Essential and above |
| Checkout | Shopify checkout | Not specified on the pricing listing |
| Third-party integrations | Not yet | 2 / 4 / 7 standard integrations by plan; unlimited on Enterprise |
| 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; success fee on Starter and Enterprise |
Prices checked on October 17, 2026 — source: Plobal on the Shopify App Store. 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 Plobal Apps if…
- You want to start with no monthly fee and pay only a share of app sales (Starter).
- You need integrations such as Klaviyo, Recharge, Yotpo or Searchspring.
- You want a dedicated success manager (Essential and above).
- You value a 30-day trial on paid plans.
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.
Savings calculator
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
$3,600/year
$0 subscription + $3,600 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
Plobal Apps vs Mobilefy — questions
How much does Plobal Apps cost?
On October 17, 2026, Plobal's Shopify App Store listing showed Starter free to install with a 3% fee on in-app sales, Growth at $199/month, Essential at $499/month and Enterprise at $1,199/month plus 1% of in-app sales. Paid plans have a 30-day free trial. We did not find a public pricing page on plobalapps.com.
When is a flat fee cheaper than a 3% commission?
At 3%, the commission equals Mobilefy Growth (€69/month) once your app sells roughly $2,600 a month (at €1 = $1.1253). Above that, a flat subscription costs less. Use the calculator on this page with your own numbers.
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.
Other comparisons
Try Mobilefy free for 7 days
Native iOS and Android app, flat monthly price, no commission on app sales, checkout on Shopify.