Why Your Shopify Store Needs a Mobile App. Like, Yesterday
If you’re running a Shopify store in 2025 and still relying solely on a mobile-friendly website, we need to have a serious chat. Mobile apps are no longer just for the Nikes and Amazons of the world—they’re for you. Yes, you, the scrappy entrepreneur, the ambitious DTC brand, the Shopify merchant who’s hustling to get into the top 1%. And guess what? Adding an app to your Shopify store isn’t as hard (or as expensive) as you might think.
In a recent episode of the Shopify1Percent Podcast, Jay Myers sat down with Ross Correia, co-founder of Reactiv, to talk about why every Shopify merchant should be investing in a mobile app—and how new tech is making it easier than ever to do so.
🚀 Why Mobile Apps? Let’s Talk Numbers.
Ross and Jay dropped some serious knowledge bombs in the episode, including:
✅ 90% of mobile internet time is spent in apps, not browsers. That means if you don’t have an app, you’re missing out on where your customers actually are.
✅ 4.2x more products viewed per session in apps vs. mobile websites. That’s four times more chances to make a sale.
✅ Conversion rates are 3x higher on mobile apps compared to mobile websites. Merchants spend thousands on CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) for a 1-2% lift—apps bring a 94% higher conversion rate without expensive hacks.
✅ Loyalty & retention skyrocket. Customers who shop in apps have significantly higher repeat purchase rates, because let’s be real—once they’ve got your app, they’re yours.
💡 But Isn’t an App Too Expensive?
Historically? Yes. Custom-built apps have been pricey, often $100K+ to develop and maintain. But today? Not so much. That’s where Reactiv comes in.
Ross and his team have built a no-code AI-powered mobile app solution that takes your Shopify store and turns it into a fully functional app—in minutes. That’s right. Their AI tool reads your site, pulls in products, collections, and branding, and spits out a fully branded app ready for the App Store and Google Play in 48 hours.
You don’t need a dev team. You don’t need a $100K budget. You just need to install the Reactiv app from the Shopify App Store and let AI do the heavy lifting.
🔥 The Game-Changer: App Clips
One of the wildest innovations Ross talked about was Reactiv Clips—and trust us, you want in on this.
App Clips let customers experience your app without installing it. They click a link, and boom—it opens a fully native shopping experience, right on their iPhone or Android. No friction, no downloads. Just pure eCommerce magic.
And the best part? Push notifications. Reactiv Clips let you send notifications for 8 hours after a customer interacts with your store—allowing you to follow up with an abandoned cart reminder, a discount, or a “last chance” deal. That means higher engagement, better conversion rates, and a more direct relationship with your customers.
🎯 How to Get Started
If you’re running a Shopify store and want to stay ahead of the game, it’s time to explore mobile apps. Here’s what you do:
1️⃣ Search “Reactiv” in the Shopify App Store and install the app. (or go straight here)
2️⃣ Let AI build your app in minutes. No coding, no stress.
3️⃣ Launch your app in the App Store & Google Play within 48 hours.
4️⃣ Start running App Clips and push notifications to drive higher conversions and customer loyalty.
Ross and his team at Reactiv are making mobile apps accessible, affordable, and ridiculously effective for Shopify merchants of all sizes. If you’re still on the fence, just remember: Nike, Amazon, and Lululemon don’t push their apps for fun—they do it because it WORKS.
So, what are you waiting for? 🚀
