DataFlows SMS vs SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jun 12, 2026 for DataFlows SMS, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
The short answer
- SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 5 features DataFlows SMS’s listing doesn’t mention, including Birthday messages, Discount codes, Feedback requests.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
SMSMobileAPI Acces
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDataFlows SMS is designed for Australian Shopify merchants who want to send SMS notifications to their customers using Australian mobile numbers. The app connects your Shopify store to your DataFlows account and automates messages for key events in the customer journey, including order confirmations, shipping updates, cancellations, and refunds.
Easily connect your Shopify store to your mobile phone and send SMS or WhatsApp notifications directly from your own number. With this integration, you can instantly notify customers of order confirmations and status changes, all from your mobile device. Plus, your customers can reply directly to your SMS or WhatsApp, creating a seamless communication channel.
- Automated order, shipping, cancellation & refund SMS notifications
- Abandoned cart recovery SMS with configurable delay.
- Bulk SMS campaigns with AI copy generator and audience targeting
- Send SMS or WhatsApp from your phone
- Customize sent SMS or WhatsApp
- Create custom rules for Shopify to automate SMS and WhatsApp notifications
- Send promotional campaigns (mailings) to your customers via SMS or WhatsApp
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  DataFlows SMS |  SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | DataFlows SMS | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 1.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 10 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | DataFlows SMS | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $9/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | DataFlows SMS | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #79(ahead) | #164 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #6 on Pricing moves in SMS marketing |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 24, 2026 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 5 |
| Developer | DataFlows Australia | Bintdev |
FAQ
DataFlows SMS and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- DataFlows SMS lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Cart recovery, Custom sender ID, Scheduled messages, Two-way messaging. SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Birthday messages, Discount codes, Feedback requests, Payment reminders. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Jun 12, 2026 for DataFlows SMS, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Jun 12, 2026 for DataFlows SMS, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.