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SimiCart vs Plobal Apps

Plobal's paid plans start at $199/month and include unlimited push notifications on every plan. SimiCart publishes from $99/month with unlimited push from Basic.

Short answer

Which one should you pick?

Both include unlimited push on paid plans. Choose Plobal if you want its Apple Pay support and abandoned browse campaigns and the $199+/month budget fits. Choose SimiCart if you want to publish for $99/month.

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How SimiCart and Plobal Apps compare

SimiCart is our own app, so we only list what each app’s Shopify App Store listing and SimiCart’s pricing page state. Checked on October 5, 2026. Where a listing does not say something, the cell reads “Not listed”.

CriteriaSimiCartPlobal Apps
Main focusNo-code drag-and-drop builder for native iOS & Android apps, synced with the Shopify storeUnlimited push on every plan, Apple Pay, abandoned browse campaigns
Free planYes: build, customize and preview free. Publishing starts on Basic ($99/month)Starter is free to install and charges 3% of total in-app sales once the app goes live
Revenue-based feeNo success fee on any plan3% of in-app sales on Starter; 1% on Enterprise
Paid plansFree $0; Basic $99; Pro $149; Premium $249 per monthGrowth $199; Essential $499; Enterprise $1,199 per month
Push notificationsUnlimited push notifications from BasicUnlimited on every plan
Free trial14 days30 days
App Store rating4.5 (39 reviews)4.8 (148 reviews)
Built for ShopifyYesNot shown on the listing
On the App Store sinceDecember 19, 2023February 26, 2016

Pricing

Plans as listed on the Shopify App Store

SimiCart

  • Free: $0. Build and preview on a real device, 20 design blocks; no publishing
  • Basic: $99/month. Publish iOS & Android, unlimited push notifications, reviews, wishlist, live chat
  • Pro: $149/month. 30 blocks, two-level category page, smart app banner, app-exclusive discounts, loyalty integration
  • Premium: $249/month. 50 blocks, customization package, app design support, dedicated success manager
View the App Store listing ↗

Plobal Apps

  • Starter: Free to install. 3% of total in-app sales, charged once the app goes live
  • Growth: $199/month
  • Essential: $499/month
  • Enterprise: $1,199/month. Plus 1% of total in-app sales
View the App Store listing ↗

Which one fits

When to choose each

Choose SimiCart if

  • You want to publish from $99/month instead of $199.
  • You want the Built for Shopify badge.
  • You want design support and a success manager at $249/month (Premium).

Choose Plobal Apps if

  • You want Apple Pay and abandoned browse campaigns in the app.
  • You prefer a vendor that has been on the App Store since 2016.

FAQ

SimiCart vs Plobal Apps: common questions

Is SimiCart cheaper than Plobal?

For a flat monthly price, yes: SimiCart Basic is $99/month and Plobal Growth is $199/month. Plobal's free Starter plan has no monthly fee but takes 3% of in-app sales once the app is live (Shopify App Store, October 2026).

Do both include unlimited push notifications?

Yes. Plobal lists unlimited push on every plan; SimiCart includes unlimited push from Basic.

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