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Mobile App Canvas – Convert your Website Into an App for iOS and Android icon
Maintained Tested up to 6.9.10 #2 in app for WordPress

Mobile App Canvas – Convert your Website Into an App for iOS and Android

We convert your responsive mobile site into native mobile apps. Paid service.

Active installs200+100+ tier
Downloads · 30d192▲ +1.1% vs prev. 30d
Rating4.2/55 reviews
Health score56/100Fair
All-time downloads45.1KSince Dec 2016
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 3.6PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d51▲ +15.9% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

Mobile App Canvas works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (200+ active installs)
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

61218Jul 9Aug 22Oct 6
Yesterday6
Daily average (1y)11
Peak day175May 6, 2026
Last 12 months4K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Mobile App Canvas stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
app for WordPress #27 5,728 Best app for WordPress plugins →
Mobile App #7 2,262 Best Mobile App plugins →
mobile app plugin #4 2,253 Best mobile app plugin plugins →
native app plugin #8 1,183 Best native app plugin plugins →
Native Mobile App #3 649 Best Native Mobile App plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 3.894.9%
  • 3.55.1%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 5 reviews

  • 5★80.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★20.0%

About Mobile App Canvas

From the official readme · v3.8.12

Description

MobiLoud makes it easy to convert any WordPress site into native mobile apps for iOS and Android that automatically update with your website.

With MobiLoud you just need to maintain your responsive mobile WordPress website and your app always stays in sync with no additional maintenance required.

We are the perfect solution for brands of all sizes – from small businesses, to large ecommerce brands like buybuyBaby, John Varvatos, and Jack & Jones.

Install the MobiLoud mobile app plugin and get a free preview of your app.

Here’s what you get when you build a mobile app for your WordPress site with MobiLoud:

  • Everything on your website works instantly in your app so you don’t have to manage a separate channel
  • All themes, custom code, and any other features specific to your site work out of the box
  • Your important plugins , including WooCommerce and BuddyPress, work seamlessly
  • Provide a native app user experience with a native tab menu, native navigation elements, and native animations
  • A fully managed service with a team of experts handling the app build, testing, and submission process for you
  • Send unlimited, free push notifications to better engage with your most loyal users
  • Get an app store presence and unlock a new acquisition channel for your brand
  • Make it easy for users to hop back in with one-tap access to your publication, community, or ecommerce store
  • Create app-only experiences with our advanced developer tools to make CSS changes to your existing theme or use a completely separate theme for your app

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Our customers love working with us:

“We couldn’t find another company that could offer the same features at the same price point, same time to market, and make it as easy as MobiLoud could.”

Svend Hansen, Product Owner, BESTSELLER

“Your level of service is unmatched. You are always there when we need you, and go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly for us.”

Kenneth Chan, Founder & CEO, TOBI

“My team is thrilled because we have functioning apps that require almost no effort on our part, to build or maintain. It is a brilliant solution.”

David Cost, VP of Ecommerce & Marketing, Rainbow Shops

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Got any questions or need any help? Email us at support@mobiloud.com.

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MobiLoud is not just a WordPress plugin, we’re a fully managed app building service specifically designed for WordPress. Our team takes care of building, submitting and maintaining your mobile apps for you.

When you sign up for MobiLoud, you get a license as well as a team of experts helping you launch your WordPress mobile app. You can view all our pricing plans here.

The WordPress plugin (for MobiLoud customers)

After signing up for MobiLoud, you can use our WordPress plugin to easily select and customize a theme for your MobiLoud mobile app.

The plugin lets you:

  • Select any of your installed themes for your app
  • Customize the theme any way you like using the WordPress Customizer
  • Add support for user logins in your app
  • Add custom CSS rules for your app to provide a distinct app experience

What do you get with MobiLoud?

With MobiLoud we turn your existing website (responsive or mobile optimized) into native mobile apps, add push notifications, offline support, a native menu and more.

It’s a service designed for site owners or developers who have already designed an app-like mobile web experience and want that translated into real native apps without adding complexity to their workflows.

As a fully managed service, working with MobiLoud means getting a team of developers and app experts as an extension of your team to make your app a success. We take note of your app requirements, understand what features and elements to include in your app, and take care of the entire submission and approval process for you.

We also continue working with you once your app is live to make sure you’re always providing an exceptional app experience for your users.

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You’ll love MobiLoud if:

Your website already works great on mobile

Your WordPress website is already good enough to be your app so you don’t need to rebuild anything.

You have a complex tech stack with custom themes and WordPress plugins

Your entire tech stack, including all your favorite plugins and custom code with work automatically in your app with no limitations.

You want an app that’s always updates with your website

Your mobile app updates without any work required. Any change on your website will be reflected in the app.

You want to provide an improved user experience on mobile

Easily add native menus, animations, and navigation to provide a truly native mobile app experience.

You want to build a direct line of communication with your best customers

When you turn your WordPress site into a mobile app with MobiLoud, you get to send unlimited push notifications and engage directly with your most loyal users.

You want your app live in weeks, not months

With MobiLoud, your WordPress mobile app can be live and published in app stores in as little as 2 weeks.

You want to run your business, not focus on a new channel

MobiLoud makes sure there’s nothing new for you to learn. You can keep building in WordPress and get an app that’s always up-to-date without changing your workflow.

You value peace of mind and working with a team you can trust

When you work with MobiLoud, there’s basically no work for you to do to manage your app. Our team handles everything from start to finish, so you get an app that runs on autopilot.

You want an app that works on all platforms

Your mobile app is guaranteed to work on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets.

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Installation

  1. Click the “Activate Plugin” link
  2. Move to the “Canvas” page in the WordPress menu
  3. Done! Now you can start configuring the theme for your mobile app

For any questions, you can contact us at support@mobiloud.com

Frequently asked questions

Can I test the app for free?

You can get started with a free app preview. To test a live, working version of your app, you will have to sign up for a plan. You can get on a call with our team and get to test apps we’ve built for our customers. We also offer a 60 day money back guarantee if you aren’t satisfied with your app. To get started and have your app built for you, check out our pricing.

How much does it cost?

This plugin is free to install and open source, it’s designed for our customers. MobiLoud’s service pricing is available on our website.

What kind of app can I build?

With MobiLoud we can turn your existing website (responsive or mobile optimized) into native apps, adding push notifications, offline support, a native menu and more. You can turn any website, including WooCommerce or BuddyPress sites into a mobile app. It’s the perfect solution for site owners or developers who have already designed an app-like mobile web experience and want that translated into real native apps, with the addition of pushnotifications, improved navigation tools and other native app features.

Will the app be a native app?

Yes, the app will be published as a native app to Google Play and App Store. It will include native features like a launch screen, smooth animations, a tab bar, an alerts inbox, push notifications settings and more.

Will this plugin produce a mobile app for me?

No, this is a supporting plugin for a mobile app development service offered by MobiLoud. You can learn more about how your app will work and get answers to any questions you may have on our website.

Is it compatible with BuddyPress?

Yes, many of our customers use BuddyPress. MobiLoud makes it easy to turn a well designed BuddyPress site into mobile apps for your community.

Is it compatible with WooCommerce?

Yes, MobiLoud makes it easy to turn your WooCommerce website into great ecommerce mobile apps. .

Does my app need to have a tab bar?

The tab bar is one of the main features offered by MobiLoud, but you can turn it on and off as you want.

Will it work with any plugin?

Yes, almost every plugin will work with MobiLoud. If it works on your mobile site on an Android or iOS device, then it will work in your app.

Do the apps update automatically?

Yes, any new content, changes in the app configuration or design will be reflected automatically in your app!

Do you publish the apps for me?

Yes, we handle the whole build and submission process for you.

How long will it take to publish my app?

After signing up for a plan, our team can have your app ready for testing and launch in as little as 2 weeks.

Changelog

Adds the ability to inject CSS in the theme when displayed in the app

3.8.12

  • Removed the first-install welcome screen. The plugin now opens directly to its settings page after activation.
  • Updated the App Configuration Tool sidebar link to point to app.mobiloud.com.

3.8.11

  • Removed the woocommerce_order_query_args filter (HOPS “filter by tag” dropdown). It was wiping query args outside the admin, which could cause unrelated order queries — including the wp_scheduled_auto_draft_delete cron — to misbehave and drop rows from wp_wc_orders. The Tag column on the orders list is unchanged.
  • The “Disable Order Tagging” option now fully unregisters every remaining tagging-related hook (columns, list-table filter UI, exports, checkout tag write) instead of only the checkout tag write.

3.8.10

  • Added option to disable WooCommerce order tagging independently of the full WooCommerce integration.

3.8.9

  • Increased recent posts limit in push notification selector from 10 to 50.

3.8.8

  • Improved BuddyPress/BuddyBoss push notification titles with friendly names instead of raw internal action strings.

3.8.7

  • Fixed duplicate push notifications for BuddyBoss messages (both generic and dedicated handlers were firing).
  • Changed admin menu capability from activate_plugins to manage_options.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Turn your site into an app - Transform your website into a mobile app experience your users are familiar with.
Turn your site into an app - Transform your website into a mobile app experience your…
Update your website and app together - Your app and website are fully synced with any updates you make pushed to your app immediately, with no delay.
Update your website and app together - Your app and website are fully synced with any…
No design or feature limitations - All your favorite themes, tools, plugins, custom code and design all work perfectly in your app with no limitations.
No design or feature limitations - All your favorite themes, tools, plugins, custom code…
Zero app maintenance - With our approach, you don't have to manage a separate channel, reducing overhead and work for your team.
Zero app maintenance - With our approach, you don't have to manage a separate channel…
Fully managed mobile apps - Our team handles everything related to your app, from setup, to launch, and any ongoing optimizations.
Fully managed mobile apps - Our team handles everything related to your app, from setup…
The risk-free way to launch an app - You get an app at an affordable cost, with no long-term contracts and a 60 day money back guarantee.
The risk-free way to launch an app - You get an app at an affordable cost, with no…

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FAQ

Mobile App Canvas: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026

Is Mobile App Canvas free?

Yes. Mobile App Canvas is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Mobile App Canvas safe to use in 2026?

Mobile App Canvas works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Mobile App Canvas?

Mobile App Canvas is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 45,120 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 192 times in the last 30 days.

Does Mobile App Canvas work with WordPress 7.1?

Mobile App Canvas is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Mobile App Canvas need?

Mobile App Canvas requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Mobile App Canvas last updated?

The latest version, 3.8.12, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

Who makes Mobile App Canvas?

Mobile App Canvas is developed and maintained by pietro.

What are the best alternatives to Mobile App Canvas?

The most popular alternatives to Mobile App Canvas are Androapp (300+ installs) and WpApper (<10 installs).

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