Shopney
A speed-and-simplicity platform for Shopify and Shopify Plus, built on polished pre-built themes with in-app chat and no commission on sales. Frequently cited for getting apps live quickly.
Shopney vs Appmaker
Shopney gets a polished Shopify app live in a day or two on pre-built themes. Appmaker is built for the stage after launch: design that goes past the theme, developer access through Code Blocks and the Open Model, and segment-level experiences on every plan.
Read the full guideStudio + codeDeep customization
Open ModelDeveloper access
ConditionalPersonalized experiences
Built on Appmaker.
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A quick launch and a long roadmap are different problems
Shopney is the better answer for getting live this week. Appmaker is the better answer for the two years after that.
Appmaker
A mobile commerce platform for brands that want more than a standard app builder: deeper customization, developer extensibility, behaviour-driven personalization, and AI across design and operations.
Design
Shopney: Theme layouts; full control on the top tier
Appmaker: Studio + Code Blocks, not gated to one tier
Personalization
Shopney: Unlimited push and multi-language
Appmaker: Conditional Blocks on tags and metafields
AI
Shopney: Shopney AI for design and setup
Appmaker: Eidolon AI to build, John AI to operate
Development
Shopney: Limited developer extensibility
Appmaker: Open Model: custom logic, components, APIs
The short version
| What matters | Shopney | Appmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Native iOS & Android | Yes | Yes |
| Visual app building | Drag-and-drop over polished themes | Appmaker Studio, drag-and-drop with real-time preview |
| Custom UI components | Limited on lower tiers | Code Blocks |
| Custom logic & APIs | Limited developer extensibility | Open Model developer access on Enterprise |
| Conditional experiences | Advanced features on higher tiers | Conditional Blocks: Shopify tags, metafields, customer data |
| Segmented push | Segmented push | Not a current capability |
| Design-to-app AI | Shopney AI for design and setup | Eidolon AI (rolling out) |
| Operational AI | Campaign tooling by tier | John AI: analytics, campaigns, push scheduling |
| Time to launch | Often a day or two | |
| Integrations | Core Shopify stack | 160+, plus custom APIs on Enterprise |
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| Feature breakdown | Shopney | Appmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Design & customizationHow far the app can move from the default | A drag-and-drop editor with several polished theme layouts. Customisation is limited on lower tiers, with full design control reserved for the top plan. | Appmaker Studio drag-and-drop with real-time preview on every plan, plus Code Blocks and the Open Model on Enterprise for React-based components, custom APIs and bespoke screens. |
| Time to launchHow fast the first version ships | Among the fastest paths to a live, good-looking app, often within a day or two on polished pre-built themes. | Default themes get you live quickly too, with app-success services alongside; the difference shows up in how far you can take it afterwards. |
| Developer extensibilityWhat happens when you need something bespoke | Less developer extensibility than open-architecture platforms, the trade-off for its simplicity. | Code Blocks and the Open Model on Enterprise: custom logic, React-based components, custom APIs and bespoke screens inside the same platform. |
| AIDesign, operations, real-time personalization | Shopney AI to speed up design and setup, with live selling on higher tiers. | John AI for analytics and campaign operations, plus Eidolon AI (rolling out) turning a screenshot or Figma file into layouts. |
| PersonalizationDifferent shoppers, different app | Unlimited push on all plans and multi-language support; several advanced marketing features sit on higher tiers. | Conditional Blocks driven by Shopify tags, metafields and customer data, so segments see different content in the same app. |
| Pricing modelWhat you pay, and what it buys | Plans start around $149/mo and scale toward roughly $1,299/mo for Plus and high-volume stores, with no commission. Differences are driven by push limits, support level and features. | $999/mo + 0.5% (Growth); Enterprise from $2,000/mo + 0.3%. More than Shopney's entry tier; the difference buys design freedom, developer access and the AI stack. |
| Beyond ShopifyHeadless, multi-backend, multi-region | Shopify and Shopify Plus. | Shopify-first, with multi-language and regional support on Enterprise; sister product AppBuzz converts BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Wix and custom stacks. |
Disclosure: this comparison is written by Appmaker. Every Shopney figure comes from public pricing pages, Shopify App Store listings and third-party reviews, verified October 2026, and is linked below so you can check it. Shopney is a trademark of its owner; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shopney.
Start visually. Go as deep as the brief needs.
Design, personalize, and extend your app. Choose the tools your next idea needs.
Appmaker Studio
Build visually
Drag-and-drop blocks with real-time preview for home screens, banners, scrollers and timed content, so campaigns ship without engineering tickets.
- Drag & drop
- Live preview
- Timed content
Shopping experiences
Tap hotspots on a styled image to discover the products in the look and choose a size without leaving the collection.
Explore all experiencesTurn the app into an always-on revenue channel
Segment-level content without maintaining separate builds, driven by the Shopify data you already keep. Explore plan availability for each capability.
Supertails
A storefront for every pet
XYXX
Give shoppers a reason to return
Earn, track and redeem ClubX Coins.
Supertails
Make the cart more rewarding
Free gifts selected inside the cart.
Push notifications
Unlimited push, with scheduled campaigns and segmentation.
Abandoned cart
Standard push journeys plus custom event-based triggers for cart recovery.
Segmented campaigns
Personalised push by segment, driven by Shopify customer data.
In-app popups
Popups and signup prompts, plus app install banners.
Deep linking
Deep links from campaigns, ads and web into the right app screen.
Ads & analytics
Firebase analytics, Google Ads SDK and Meta Ads integration.
Post-purchase
User accounts and order history, reorder extension, loyalty integration.
PDP & checkout
Size charts and metafields, BNPL on the PDP, custom checkout scripts.
Your app shouldn't be an island
160+ integrations with real-time two-way Shopify sync for products, orders and customers.
Need something that isn't on the list? Custom API integrations and custom extension development are available on Enterprise.
Explore integrations
Pricing
Shopney
$149 to $1,299/mo, no commissionPublished pricing, verified October 2026. Confirm current plans and add-ons with Shopney before you decide.
Appmaker Growth
$999 / month+ 0.5% of in-app sales
Enterprise offers deeper customization and developer access. Solutioning and one-time development are billed separately.
Customer spotlight
Two Brothers Organic Farms, powered by Appmaker
Two Brothers turned long-form farm storytelling into a repeat-purchase engine, and half of all its orders now come through the app. Other brands on Appmaker include Jockey, boAt and Levi's.
- 50%
- of total orders come through the app
- 3x
- higher conversion rate vs mobile web
Which platform fits your brand?
Choose Shopney if…
- You want a good-looking app live within days
- A templated app is genuinely fine for your brand
- Budget is the binding constraint
- You want no commission on sales
- You have no developer time at all
Choose Appmaker if…
- Full design control should not sit on the plan above you
- The app has to look like your brand, not a theme
- You need custom components, logic or APIs
- Personalization needs to go past segmented push
- The app is now a serious revenue channel
What you gain, what you give up
- full design control in Studio on every plan, not only the top tier
- Code Blocks and the Open Model for custom logic and components
- Conditional Blocks for segment-level content
- John AI for campaign operations
- one of the fastest launches in the category
- a lower monthly price with no commission
When it is time to move up
Shopney is a strong starter platform and cheaper than Appmaker at every tier. Move when one of these is costing you more than the difference.
Full design control sits on the plan above you
You are paying to unlock what should be the starting point.
The app has to look like your brand, not a theme
Custom themes, custom components and bespoke screens rather than a layout set.
You need something the builder cannot do
The Open Model opens custom logic, React components and custom APIs.
The app is now a real revenue channel
Personalization and operational AI start paying for themselves at that point.
Moving from Shopney?
Migrations are designed to carry your existing users across intact. The honest version: confirm the specifics for your setup in writing before you cancel anything.
ShopneyAppmakerWe rebuild your current app
Screen by screen in Studio, with Code Blocks for anything the blocks do not cover, while your existing app stays live.
Your users come with you
The migration is built to keep existing app users, customer data and push subscribers. We confirm the scope in writing for your store.
Your listings stay yours
You keep your App Store and Play Store listings, so ratings and reviews stay attached to them. Ask us to confirm this against your specific setup.
Your agency can run it
Open Model developer access means your agency or in-house team can own the migration, with our team alongside.
Migrations are designed to carry your users across intact. Get the specifics in writing (customer data, ratings and your push-subscriber list), and export what you can from your current platform before you cancel anything.
Questions merchants ask
How much does Shopney cost?
Shopney lists plans at $149, $299, $599 and $1,299/mo on the Shopify App Store, with no commission. Full design control sits on its top plan.
When should I move from Shopney to Appmaker?
When you need design beyond the themes, custom components or logic, or personalization beyond segmented push, and the app has become a revenue channel worth investing in.
Is Shopney cheaper than Appmaker?
Yes. Shopney's plans start around $149 per month with no commission, scaling toward roughly $1,299 per month for Plus and high-volume stores. Appmaker's Growth plan is $999 per month plus 0.5% of in-app sales. If budget is the binding constraint and a templated app is fine, Shopney is the sensible pick.
What do I actually get for the difference?
Design freedom that is not gated to the top tier, developer access through Code Blocks and the Open Model, Conditional Blocks for segment-level personalization, AI covering operations and design-to-layout work, and 160+ integrations.
Which is easier for a first-time app builder?
Shopney is one of the gentlest on-ramps in the category, with polished themes and a drag-and-drop canvas that can go live within a day or two. Appmaker Studio is also no-code, with app-success services alongside, and gives you room to grow into.
Will I lose my app, reviews or subscribers if I switch?
Not if you move deliberately. Migrations are built to carry users across intact. Confirm customer data, ratings and push subscribers in writing before cancelling, and export what you can first.
Can I migrate from Shopney to Appmaker without losing my app users?
Yes, that is what the migration is designed for. Your existing app users, customer data and push subscribers come across, and your current app stays live while the new one is built. We confirm the scope in writing for your setup before you cancel anything.
Will my App Store and Play Store ratings carry over?
You keep your existing store listings, so the ratings and reviews attached to them stay in place. Because the details depend on how your current app was published, ask us to confirm it against your setup rather than taking it as a blanket guarantee.
Can Appmaker recreate my existing Shopney app?
Yes, that is the usual starting point. We rebuild your current screens in Appmaker Studio, and anything the standard blocks do not cover gets built as a Code Block. Bring your current app to the call and we will walk it screen by screen.
Can my agency manage the migration?
Yes. Open Model developer access on Enterprise gives your agency or in-house engineering team custom logic, React-based components and custom APIs, so they can own the build with our team alongside.
Sources and further reading
Last verified: October 2026. Pricing and features can change.
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