In 2025, mobile isn’t just a side channel—it’s where the majority of your customers shop, engage, and stay loyal. With over 60% of eCommerce traffic coming from mobile devices, WooCommerce store owners are increasingly looking to launch apps—especially for iOS, where Apple users generate nearly twice the revenue per user compared to Android.
But here’s the good news: You don’t need to build your iOS app from scratch. With modern tools and services, you can convert your WooCommerce store to an iOS app quickly, affordably, and with all the essential features your customers expect.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
Why convert WooCommerce to an iOS app
The tools and services to make it happen
The iOS app publishing process
App Store rules to know
Smart marketing strategies post-launch
If you’re still relying on mobile browsers, you’re leaving money on the table.
✅ A well-designed iOS WooCommerce app boosts loyalty, enables faster reordering, and keeps your store just a tap away.
Real-world stat: One ShopApper-powered iOS app helped a beauty brand increase repeat purchases by 28% and reduce SMS costs with push notifications.
You don’t have to hire a dev team or spend $20K on native development. Today’s WooCommerce app builders make it fast and accessible to turn WooCommerce into an app—especially for iOS.
Here are your main options:
Tool/Service |
Type |
Pros |
Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
💡 Tip: Choose a WooCommerce app maker that supports:
Real-time product sync
Apple-compliant native features
Secure checkout (Apple Pay support if possible)
Human support for iOS publishing
👉 Want to compare options? Read our full guide: Best WooCommerce Mobile App Builders in 2025
Not all WooCommerce app builders are created equal. Some are best for speed, others for deep customization—and some are only good if you have in-house developers. Choosing the wrong one can lead to hidden costs, poor performance, or even rejection from the App Store.
Here’s how to pick the right tool based on your business size, tech stack, and growth goals:
Business Type |
Recommended Builder Type |
Why? |
|---|---|---|
Does it offer real-time sync with my WooCommerce store?
Will the app meet Apple’s native design guidelines?
Is there publishing and support help, or am I on my own?
Can it handle third-party plugins or custom checkout flows?
How often will I need maintenance or updates, and is that included?
💡 If you’re unsure, go for a done-for-you WooCommerce app maker that handles the heavy lifting while giving you room to grow. ShopApper, for example, offers both speed and expert support—ideal for busy teams or non-tech founders.
Answer a few quick questions and get a custom report on your app potential, missed opportunities, and where to level up.
Publishing your WooCommerce to iOS app on the App Store isn’t automatic—but it doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s how it works:
ShopApper, for instance, offers full-service WordPress mobile app development with a real team and 15-minute delivery—but we’ll let the numbers speak for themselves.
Go to: developer.apple.com
Cost: $99/year
Must enroll as a company, not individual (for most businesses)
Add app icon, splash screen, screenshots
Ensure native navigation (Apple Guideline 4.0)
Enable push notifications (requires APNs certificate)
Include privacy policy, terms, and user data handling disclosures
Upload your build (Xcode or third-party tool)
Fill out app metadata
Choose availability, pricing, categories
Takes 1–3 business days on average
Apple checks for bugs, native design, app value
Apps that just “look like websites” may be rejected
Your app appears in the App Store, searchable by name, and can be linked directly from your website and emails.
⚠️ Did you know? ShopApper handles all of this for you—including developer account setup guidance and App Store submission.
Before you submit your WooCommerce website to mobile app, make sure you meet Apple’s review criteria:
Apple Guideline |
What It Means for WooCommerce Apps |
|---|---|
Once your app is live, don’t stop there—the real growth starts after publishing. Here’s how to drive downloads and engagement:
Add “Download Our App” banner
Use web-to-app popups for mobile users
Offer exclusive in-app discounts
Announce the app to existing customers
Incentivize first download with a promo code
Trigger post-purchase app download prompts
Promote app-exclusive bundles or loyalty programs
Use Instagram Stories with App Store links
Partner with micro-influencers for niche targeting
Use Firebase or App Store Connect analytics
Retarget web abandoners with app install ads
Analyze install-to-order conversion rates
One competition site using ShopApper transformed their WooCommerce to iOS app in a single day:
App built & submitted in under 72 hours
Now gets 40% of monthly orders via the iOS app
Reduced support time by 2-3 hours daily
📖 Read: Case Study – How a WooCommerce Competition Site Boosted Orders with an iOS App
Mistake |
What to Do Instead |
|---|---|
Launching your WordPress website to iOS app is no longer a massive development project. It’s a strategic step to future-proof your eCommerce brand—and it can be done without starting from scratch.
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