# AppNatively

> AppNatively is a no-code builder that turns WordPress sites, Shopify stores and custom REST APIs into native iOS and Android apps, designed visually or with AI assistants through its MCP server. WordPress sites connect through the AppNatively WordPress plugin: WooCommerce, SureCart and FluentCart stores; directory and listing sites built with Directorist, GeoDirectory, HivePress and other directory plugins; and blogs and content sites, including custom post types. Shopify stores connect directly through the Storefront API, with no plugin: products, collections, cart, Shopify checkout, customer sign-in and order history, blog articles, pages and metaobjects. Any other backend connects through a custom REST API connection. The app reads products, listings and posts live from the site, and checkout uses the store’s own checkout.

## Key pages

- [AppNatively](https://appnatively.com): Turn a WordPress site (a WooCommerce, SureCart or FluentCart store, a directory or a blog), a Shopify store or a custom API into native iOS and Android apps without code.
- [AppNatively MCP Server](https://appnatively.com/mcp-server): Design your app with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code or any MCP client.
- [Integrations](https://appnatively.com/integrations): Every platform and plugin AppNatively connects to: e-commerce (including Shopify), directory, form and developer tools.
- [Solutions](https://appnatively.com/solutions): Native app solutions by industry, from restaurants and online stores to directories and salons.
- [Free App Store Screenshot Designer](https://appnatively.com/free-app-store-screenshot-designer): A free tool for designing App Store and Google Play screenshots.
- [Blog](https://appnatively.com/blog): Guides and news about building native mobile apps from websites and stores.
- [About](https://appnatively.com/about): The team behind AppNatively.
- [Contact](https://appnatively.com/contact): Sales and support through a contact form and live chat.
- [Roadmap](https://appnatively.com/roadmap): What is planned, in progress and shipped.
- [Pricing](https://appnatively.com/pricing): Plans: Basic $9.00/month, Plus $19.00/month, Professional $49.00/month, Enterprise $99.00/month. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial.

## Common questions

- What is AppNatively? AppNatively is a no-code builder that turns WordPress sites, Shopify stores and custom REST APIs into native iOS and Android apps, designed visually or with AI assistants through its MCP server. Apps are built in the cloud and published to the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Which platforms does AppNatively support? AppNatively supports WordPress sites through its WordPress plugin, including WooCommerce, SureCart and FluentCart stores, directory plugins such as Directorist, GeoDirectory and HivePress, and blogs with custom post types. It also connects Shopify stores directly through the Storefront API, and any other backend through a custom REST API connection.
- Does AppNatively work with Shopify? Yes. AppNatively connects to a Shopify store through the Storefront API, with no Shopify app or plugin to install. The native app shows your live products, collections, blog and pages, customers pay through your own Shopify checkout, and they can sign in with their Shopify customer account to see their orders.
- Do I need coding experience to use AppNatively? No coding experience is required. AppNatively gives you a visual builder, ready-made native components, and guided setup so you can turn your website into an iOS and Android app without writing code.
- Can I connect my own API or custom backend? Yes. You can connect AppNatively to your existing website data, custom APIs, and backend services. This keeps your app in sync with the systems you already use while still giving you native mobile screens and workflows.
- Will the app be published on App Store & Play Store? Yes. AppNatively helps you prepare production-ready iOS and Android builds for submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, including the technical packaging needed for each platform.
- Do I need Mac to build iOS apps? No. AppNatively handles the native build process in the cloud, so you do not need to own or maintain a Mac just to create your iOS app build.
- Can I update the app after publishing? Yes. You can continue improving your app after launch by updating screens, content, branding, integrations, and supported app behavior as your business changes.
- Does OTA update require app store review? OTA updates can ship supported JavaScript, content, and UI changes without a full app store resubmission. Changes that affect native capabilities, store metadata, or platform-sensitive behavior may still require a new store review.
- Can I use my own domain and branding? Yes. AppNatively is built for branded apps, so you can use your own logo, colors, app identity, and connected business systems to keep the mobile experience aligned with your website.

## Comparisons

- [AppNatively vs AppMySite](https://appnatively.com/appnatively-vs-appmysite): AppNatively builds native iOS and Android apps from native mobile components. AppMySite shows your website inside a WebView wrapper.
- [AppNatively vs AppPresser](https://appnatively.com/appnatively-vs-apppresser): AppPresser works only with WordPress. AppNatively builds native apps from WordPress, Shopify or custom backends, with OTA updates. AppPresser has deeper LearnDash and BuddyBoss support.
- [AppNatively vs FluxBuilder](https://appnatively.com/appnatively-vs-fluxbuilder): Both build native apps without code. FluxBuilder is Flutter-based; AppNatively adds native OTA updates and 19 WordPress form and directory integrations.
- [AppNatively vs MobiLoud](https://appnatively.com/appnatively-vs-mobiloud): MobiLoud is a done-for-you service that shows your mobile website inside a native app shell. AppNatively lets you build native screens yourself on your existing backend.
- [AppNatively vs ZenAppBuilder](https://appnatively.com/appnatively-vs-zenappbuilder): ZenAppBuilder works only with WordPress. AppNatively builds native apps for WordPress, Shopify and custom websites, and adds MCP server and AI support.

## Solutions by industry

- [Restaurants app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/restaurants): Stop paying 30% fees. Build your own restaurant ordering app. Native iOS/Android experience with zero commission per order.
- [Ecommerce app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/ecommerce): Transform your online store into a native mobile app. Own your distribution, bypass algorithms, and boost repeat sales with 1-tap checkout.
- [Online Courses app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/online-courses): Transform your LMS into a native education app. Boost engagement with push-notified learning streaks and offline access.
- [Real Estate app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/real-estate): Give your real estate brand a permanent home. Instant property alerts and direct client chat without third-party interference.
- [Dentists app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/dentists): A professional app for your dental practice. Patient reminders, appointment history, and direct booking in a native wrapper.
- [Pet Stores app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/pet-stores): Convert your pet shop into a mobile powerhouse. Native pet profiles and "1-tap refill" alerts for food and meds.
- [Salons/Spas app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/salons-spas): A branded booking app for your salon. Reduce no-shows with push notifications and let clients re-book in three seconds.
- [Gyms/Fitness app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/gyms-fitness): Your gym, your app. Frictionless class booking and biometric member check-ins. Build long-term loyalty natively.
- [NGOs/Churches app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/ngos-churches): Keep your community connected. Sermon streaming, event alerts, and volunteer coordination in your own branded app.
- [Law Firms app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/law-firms): Provide a secure mobile portal for your legal clients. Branded communication and document access that builds ultimate trust.
- [Coffee Shops app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/coffee-shops): Build a "Starbucks-style" app for your cafe. Pre-orders, digital punch cards, and mobile pay to dominate your local market.
- [Forum app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/forum): Take your online community native. Direct member access, real-time activity feeds, and zero algorithmic interference.
- [Yoga Studios app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/yoga-studios): Class bookings and wellness content delivered via a native app. Build a calm, dedicated community for your studio.
- [Photography app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/photography): Stunning photo galleries delivered directly to your clients' home screens. Private, branded, and high-performance.
- [Bakeries app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/bakeries): Let customers order custom bakes via mobile. Perfect for local bakeries looking to lock in daily recurring revenue.
- [Plumbers app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/plumbers): Manage your plumbing business on the go. One-tap emergency booking for clients and real-time technician tracking.
- [Fashion Brands app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/fashion-brands): Your boutique deserves a native app. High-fidelity product displays and Apple/Google Pay for instant fashion sales.
- [Jewelry app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/jewelry): A premium mobile store for jewelry brands. Secure, elegant, and optimized for high-value transactions and trust.
- [Job Boards app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/job-boards): Don't let talent miss a listing. Native push notifications for new jobs and 1-tap mobile applications.
- [Tattoo Shops app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/tattoo-shops): Showcase your ink. A branded app for tattoo studios featuring artist portfolios, booking, and aftercare guides.
- [Pharmacies app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/pharmacies): Let patients refill prescriptions in two taps. A secure, HIPAA-ready mobile app for independent pharmacies.
- [Directories app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/directories): Build a local "Yelp" with native speed. Directories, maps, and events in a high-performance mobile wrapper.
- [Veterinary app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/veterinary): A branded vet app for appointment booking and digital health records. Keep pets healthy with automated alerts.
- [Catering app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/catering): Streamline catering orders. Custom menus and instant quote requests for weddings and corporate events.
- [Hotels app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/hotels): A 5-star mobile experience for boutique hotels. Guest messaging and local guides in a branded app.
- [Designers app](https://appnatively.com/solutions/designers): A professional app for interior designers. Share progress, mood boards, and timelines with high-end clients.

## Platforms and integrations

WooCommerce, SureCart, FluentCart and the directory and form plugins connect through the AppNatively WordPress plugin. Shopify connects directly through the Storefront API, with no plugin. Developer tools (builds, asset storage, push notifications) connect from the AppNatively studio.

### E-commerce

- [WooCommerce](https://appnatively.com/integrations/woocommerce): Turn your WooCommerce store into native iOS and Android apps. Products, categories and variations stay live, with your existing checkout. No code.
- [Shopify](https://appnatively.com/integrations/shopify): Turn your Shopify store into native iOS and Android apps. Live products and collections, cart, Shopify checkout and customer accounts. No code.
- [SureCart](https://appnatively.com/integrations/surecart): Connect your SureCart store to native iOS and Android apps and keep your mobile apps in sync with automatic product and inventory updates.
- [FluentCart](https://appnatively.com/integrations/fluentcart): Turn your FluentCart store into native iOS and Android apps. Products, variants and images stay live, with your FluentCart checkout. No code needed.

### Directory

- [Directorist](https://appnatively.com/integrations/directorist): Turn your Directorist website into native iOS and Android apps. Listings, categories and custom fields stay live, with native search. No code.
- [GeoDirectory](https://appnatively.com/integrations/geodirectory): Bring your GeoDirectory site to iOS and Android. Listings and categories stay live in a native directory app with search and filters. No code.
- [HivePress](https://appnatively.com/integrations/hivepress): Launch native iOS and Android apps for your HivePress website, with live listings, native search and category filters. No code needed.
- [Classified Directory](https://appnatively.com/integrations/classified-directory): Turn your Classified Directory site into native iOS and Android apps, with live listings, native search and filters. No code needed.
- [Business Directory Plugin](https://appnatively.com/integrations/business-directory-plugin): Turn your Business Directory Plugin site into native iOS and Android apps, with live listings, categories and native search. No code needed.
- [aDirectory](https://appnatively.com/integrations/adirectory): Turn your aDirectory website into native iOS and Android apps. Listings, categories and custom fields stay live, with native search. No code.

### Forms

- [FormGent](https://appnatively.com/integrations/formgent): Show your FormGent forms as native forms in your iOS and Android app with AppNatively. Submissions go straight to your WordPress site.
- [FluentForm](https://appnatively.com/integrations/fluentform): Connect Fluent Forms with AppNatively to sync forms, capture leads online or offline, and create seamless multi-step form experiences in native apps.
- [SureForm](https://appnatively.com/integrations/sureform): Connect SureForms with AppNatively to sync forms, capture leads online or offline, and create dynamic forms with conditional logic in native apps.
- [Contact Form 7](https://appnatively.com/integrations/contact-form-7): Connect Contact Form 7 with AppNatively to sync forms, capture leads online or offline, and protect submissions with CAPTCHA support in native apps.
- [Everest Form](https://appnatively.com/integrations/everest-form): Connect Everest Forms with AppNatively to sync forms, capture leads offline, and create seamless multi-step form experiences in native apps.
- [WeForm](https://appnatively.com/integrations/weform): Bring WeForm into your AppNatively app to deliver mobile-ready forms, capture leads offline, and create personalized experiences with conditional logic.
- [WPForms](https://appnatively.com/integrations/wpforms): Connect WPForms with AppNatively to sync forms, capture leads offline, and accept payments through Stripe and PayPal in your native app.
- [HappyForms](https://appnatively.com/integrations/happyforms): Show your HappyForms forms as native forms in your iOS and Android app with AppNatively. Submissions go straight to your WordPress site.
- [GutenaForms](https://appnatively.com/integrations/gutenaforms): Turn your GutenaForms into native mobile forms with AppNatively. Sync forms, capture leads offline, and deliver seamless WordPress block-based experiences.
- [Formidable Forms](https://appnatively.com/integrations/formidable-forms): Connect Formidable Forms to AppNatively and turn your WordPress forms into mobile-ready experiences with offline lead capture and smart calculations.
- [Forminator](https://appnatively.com/integrations/forminator): Bring Forminator forms, quizzes, and polls into a native app with AppNatively. Keep forms synced, capture leads offline, and engage users on mobile.
- [Bit Form](https://appnatively.com/integrations/bit-form): Show your Bit Form forms as native forms in your iOS and Android app with AppNatively. Submissions go straight to your WordPress site.
- [Ninja Forms](https://appnatively.com/integrations/ninja-forms): Show your Ninja Forms forms as native forms in your iOS and Android app with AppNatively. Submissions go straight to your WordPress site.

### Developer

- [Github](https://appnatively.com/integrations/github): Connect GitHub with AppNatively to automate iOS and Android builds, generate store-ready binaries, and monitor build status directly from your repository.
- [Google Drive](https://appnatively.com/integrations/google-drive): Connect Google Drive to AppNatively and manage your app's images, icons, and files from one place while keeping assets stored in your own Drive.
- [Firebase](https://appnatively.com/integrations/firebase): Use Firebase with AppNatively to reach app users with targeted push campaigns, rich notifications, and reliable iOS and Android delivery.

## Knowledge Base

- [Knowledge Base](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base)

### Getting Started

- [Getting Started](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/getting-started)
- [Welcome to AppNatively](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/getting-started/welcome-to-appnatively)
- [Create your first app](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/getting-started/create-your-first-app)
- [Finding your way around the Studio dashboard](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/getting-started/finding-your-way-around-the-studio-dashboard)

### Website Connection

- [Website Connection](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/website-connection)
- [Connect your website to AppNatively](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/website-connection/connect-your-website-to-appnatively)
- [Install and update the required plugin](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/website-connection/install-and-update-the-required-plugin)
- [Choose which plugins power your app](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/website-connection/choose-which-plugins-power-your-app)
- [“Website Not Connected” – what it means and how to clear it](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/website-connection/website-not-connected-what-it-means)
- [Fix a failing or dropped connection](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/website-connection/fix-a-failing-or-dropped-connection)

### App Editor

- [App Editor](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor): Design your app’s screens, navigation, header, drawers and theme in the AppNatively App Editor – by hand or with an AI assistant.
- [Edit screens and components by hand](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/edit-screens-and-components-by-hand): Select, adjust, add, reorder and delete components on your app’s screens directly in the App Editor.
- [Manage your app’s pages](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/manage-your-apps-pages)
- [Design your header](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/design-your-header)
- [Design your bottom navigation](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/design-your-bottom-navigation)
- [Add and edit drawers](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/add-and-edit-drawers)
- [Manage your theme](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/manage-your-theme)
- [How your changes reach your users](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/how-your-changes-reach-your-users)
- [Save vs. Publish – what each one does](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/save-vs-publish)
- [When a new release is required](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/app-editor/when-a-new-release-is-required)

### Design with AI (MCP)

- [Design with AI (MCP)](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai): Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code to AppNatively and design your mobile app by describing it in plain language.
- [What is the AppNatively MCP server?](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/what-the-mcp-server-does): The AppNatively MCP server lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT design your mobile app’s pages directly in your draft.
- [Connect an AI assistant to AppNatively](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/connect-an-ai-assistant): Add https://appnatively.com/mcp to your AI assistant, then sign in and approve – a one-time setup that takes about two minutes.
- [Connect Claude to AppNatively](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/connect-claude): Add AppNatively as a custom connector in Claude (web, desktop or mobile) or as an MCP server in Claude Code.
- [Connect ChatGPT to AppNatively](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/connect-chatgpt): Turn on ChatGPT’s developer mode and add AppNatively as an app, so ChatGPT can design your mobile app’s pages.
- [Connect Cursor or VS Code to AppNatively](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/connect-cursor-vs-code): Add the AppNatively MCP server to Cursor or VS Code with a few lines of mcp.json, or to any other MCP client.
- [Use a manual token with the AppNatively MCP server](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/use-a-manual-token): For MCP clients that can’t sign in, generate a manual token in AppNatively and send it as a bearer token.
- [Design your app with AI](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/design-your-app-with-ai): Describe your app to a connected AI assistant and watch it build the pages in the App Editor, live.
- [Write prompts that get the screen you want](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/write-prompts-that-get-the-screen-you-want): Prompting tips and copy-ready example prompts for designing store, directory and blog apps with AI in AppNatively.
- [Undo an AI change you don’t want](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/undo-an-ai-change-you-dont-want): Three ways to reverse a change your AI assistant made: ask it to revert, fix it by hand, or roll back to the live version.
- [Troubleshoot the AppNatively MCP server](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/when-ai-gets-it-wrong): Fixes for AI results that miss, common MCP errors, images that won’t load, and assistants that can’t connect.
- [Manage and disconnect AI assistants](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/manage-connected-ai-clients): See which AI assistants can edit your apps and when each was last used, and revoke any of them.
- [What can the AI access? Permissions and security](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/design-with-ai/what-the-ai-can-change): Exactly what a connected AI assistant can read and change in your AppNatively apps, what it can never touch, and how access is secured.

### Splash & App Icon

- [Splash & App Icon](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/splash-app-icon)
- [Set your app icon](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/splash-app-icon/set-your-app-icon)
- [Add Android Adaptive Icon layers](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/splash-app-icon/add-android-adaptive-icon-layers)
- [Design your splash screen](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/splash-app-icon/design-your-splash-screen)
- [Recommended image sizes](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/splash-app-icon/recommended-image-sizes)

### Publishing Setup

- [Publishing Setup](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup)
- [What you need before your first build](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/what-you-need-before-your-first-build)
- [Set your app’s name, slug, and package ID](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/set-your-apps-name-slug-and-package-id)
- [Add Android credentials and your keystore](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/add-android-credentials-and-your-keystore)
- [Add iOS certificates and provisioning](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/add-ios-certificates-and-provisioning)
- [Connect Google Play](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/connect-google-play)
- [Connect the App Store](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/connect-the-app-store)
- [Set up Firebase Configuration](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/publishing-setup/set-up-firebase-configuration)

### Build & Deploy

- [Build & Deploy](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/build-deploy)
- [Connect GitHub before you build](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/build-deploy/connect-github-before-you-build)
- [Build your app – and submit it to the store](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/build-deploy/build-your-app-and-submit-it-to-the-store)
- [Fix a failed build](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/build-deploy/fix-a-failed-build)

### Push Notifications

- [Push Notifications](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/push-notifications)
- [Create and send a push campaign](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/push-notifications/create-and-send-a-push-campaign)
- [Track campaign performance](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/push-notifications/track-campaign-performance)
- [Notifications aren’t arriving](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/push-notifications/notifications-arent-arriving)

### Integrations

- [Integrations](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/integrations): Workspace-wide connections: GitHub for builds, Google Drive for files, and the MCP Server for designing your app with AI.
- [Connect a third-party service](https://appnatively.com/docs/knowledge-base/integrations/connect-a-third-party-service): What the GitHub, Google Drive and MCP Server integrations unlock in AppNatively, and how to connect or disconnect each.