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Your Shopify store, now a native mobile shopping app
Launch an iOS and Android mobile app with push notifications, shoppable sections, Shopify integrations, and expert publishing support.
Key Results
3×
Higher mobile conversion
2–4 weeks
Average launch time
iOS + Android
Both platforms
What You'll Fix
- Mobile web conversion rates are lower than app conversion rates
- Repeat purchase rates are low without a direct mobile channel
- Native app development is expensive and slow
What is Mobile App?
Ego Mobile App Builder lets Shopify merchants launch branded iOS and Android shopping apps without development expertise. Build shoppable screens, send push notifications, and reach your most loyal customers on mobile.
Key Outcomes
- Launch a native mobile app without a development team
- Re-engage shoppers with push notifications
- Improve mobile shopping experience vs. mobile web
- Tap into the Shopify growth ecosystem from mobile
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The Problem
What Mobile App solves.
Mobile web conversion rates are lower than app conversion rates
Repeat purchase rates are low without a direct mobile channel
Native app development is expensive and slow
Publishing to App Store and Google Play is complex
Features
Everything included in Mobile App.
Mobile App
Push Notifications
Push notifications help Shopify merchants bring mobile app shoppers back with timely messages for abandoned carts, flash sales, product launches, and back-in-stock updates.
Send targeted push notifications to your mobile app users. Set up automated flows for abandoned cart recovery, back-in-stock alerts, order updates, and promotional campaigns.
Benefits
- Automated abandoned cart recovery pushes
- Flash sale and promotion broadcast notifications
- Back-in-stock and price drop alerts
- Order confirmation and shipping update notifications
- Segmented push campaigns by behavior or location
How It Works
- 01
Enable push notifications in the app builder dashboard
- 02
Create your notification templates
- 03
Set up automation triggers (abandoned cart, back in stock)
- 04
Segment your audience for targeted sends
- 05
Schedule or send immediately
Use Cases
- Fashion brands recovering abandoned carts with a limited-time push
- Electronics stores sending back-in-stock alerts for popular items
- Flash sale events sending a push to all app users
Mobile App
Shoppable Video
Shoppable video lets shoppers browse and buy products featured in video content directly from your mobile app, combining content-driven discovery with a seamless purchase path.
Add vertical video sections to your mobile app where products are tagged and shoppable. Shoppers swipe through video content and tap to view or buy featured products without leaving the video.
Benefits
- Tag products directly in video frames
- Full-screen vertical video format (social-native)
- One-tap add to cart from video
- Upload brand videos or repurpose social content
- Boost session time and product discovery
How It Works
- 01
Upload video content to the app builder
- 02
Tag the products featured in each video
- 03
Arrange your shoppable video shelf in the app layout
- 04
Preview and publish
Use Cases
- Fashion brands showcasing outfit videos with tagged items
- Food brands sharing recipe videos with ingredient products
- Beauty stores posting tutorial videos with shoppable products
Mobile App
Hotspot Product Image
Hotspot product images let shoppers tap on tagged areas of a lifestyle photo to view and buy specific products, turning editorial photography into a direct shopping experience.
Upload lifestyle images and place product hotspot tags anywhere in the image. Shoppers tap the hotspots to see product details and add to cart directly from the image.
Benefits
- Tag any point on a lifestyle image with a product
- Tap-to-view product card from hotspot
- Great for lookbook and editorial layouts
- Works for multi-product scene photography
- Fully customizable hotspot icon style
How It Works
- 01
Upload a lifestyle or lookbook image
- 02
Place hotspot pins on product locations in the image
- 03
Link each hotspot to the correct product
- 04
Add the hotspot image section to your app layout
- 05
Publish
Use Cases
- Interior design stores tagging furniture in room setups
- Fashion brands tagging complete outfit photos
- Sports brands tagging gear in action photos
Mobile App
Shopify Integrations
The Ego Mobile App Builder connects with your existing Shopify setup including products, collections, customer accounts, Shopify Inbox, reviews apps, and loyalty integrations to create a native app that mirrors your store.
The mobile app syncs natively with Shopify — products, collections, metafields, customer accounts, and orders all stay in sync. Connect compatible Shopify apps to add reviews, loyalty, and live chat inside the app.
Benefits
- Real-time product and inventory sync
- Shopify customer account login inside the app
- Order history and tracking in the app
- Shopify Inbox live chat support
- Reviews app display (Judge.me, Yotpo)
How It Works
- 01
Connect the app builder to your Shopify store via the OAuth flow
- 02
Your products, collections, and customer data sync automatically
- 03
Enable supported app integrations from the integrations panel
- 04
Test the sync in preview mode
- 05
Go live
Use Cases
- Stores with loyalty programs extending points to the mobile app
- Brands using Judge.me displaying product reviews in the app
- Merchants using Shopify Inbox adding live chat to mobile
Mobile App
Expert Launch Support
Ego provides expert launch support to help Shopify merchants publish their branded iOS and Android apps to the App Store and Google Play, including app review submission, developer account setup, and app store listing optimization.
Publishing a mobile app to the Apple App Store and Google Play can be confusing. Ego's team guides you through every step including Apple Developer account setup, app store screenshots, submission, and review responses.
Benefits
- Step-by-step App Store and Google Play submission guide
- App store listing optimization advice
- Review response support if Apple or Google requests changes
- Developer account setup assistance
- Post-launch monitoring support
How It Works
- 01
Complete your app design and content in the builder
- 02
Schedule a launch review call with the Ego team
- 03
Follow the submission checklist for both stores
- 04
Ego reviews your submission before it goes live
- 05
Submit and wait for app store approval
Use Cases
- Merchants launching their first mobile app
- Brands who previously had app rejection issues
- Teams without in-house technical resources
Setup
Live in minutes. No developer required.
Mobile App installs directly from the Shopify App Store. Follow the guided setup wizard to go live in minutes.
Browse documentationInstall Ego Mobile App Builder
Install the app from the Shopify App Store and connect it to your Shopify store.
Set up your app branding
Upload your app icon, splash screen, and choose your brand colors and fonts.
Build your app screens
Use the visual editor to design your home screen, product pages, category navigation, and featured sections.
Configure push notifications
Set up your notification templates and automated flows for abandoned carts, promotions, and order updates.
Connect your integrations
Enable any supported app integrations such as reviews, live chat, or loyalty programs.
Submit to app stores
Follow the Ego launch checklist to submit your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Comparison
How Mobile App compares.
Ego Mobile App vs Vajro
| Feature | Ego Mobile App | Vajro |
|---|---|---|
| Native iOS and Android app | ||
| Real-time Shopify sync | ||
| Push notifications | ||
| Shoppable video | ||
| Hotspot image shopping | ||
| Visual home screen editor | ||
| Deep linking | ||
| Loyalty integration | ||
| App Store submission support | ||
| Live selling |
Verdict
Ego Mobile App Builder is the better choice for brands that want to drive discovery and engagement through video and interactive content. Vajro is a solid option for merchants who want a straightforward catalogue-and-cart mobile app.
Results
What merchants achieve.
Works Great With
Related Ego apps.
Help Center
Get started with Mobile App.
Do I need coding skills to build a Shopify mobile app with Ego?
No. Ego Mobile App Builder uses a visual drag-and-drop editor. No coding is required.
How long does it take to launch a mobile app?
Most merchants complete their app design in 1–2 weeks. App store review adds 1–7 days, making the total typical timeline 2–4 weeks.
Is the app native iOS and Android?
Yes. Ego builds native iOS and Android apps — not a web wrapper — which deliver significantly better performance and user experience.
Can I update the app after it is published?
Yes. Most content updates (products, promotions, layout changes) happen without requiring a new app store submission. Only structural changes require resubmission.
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