Fast2SMS 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 Sep 29, 2026 for Fast2SMS, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Fast2SMS 5.0 from 1 reviews and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp 1.3 from 10 reviews.
- SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 5 features Fast2SMS’s listing doesn’t mention, including Birthday messages, Bulk messaging, Discount codes.
Head to head
Momentum
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SMSMobileAPI Acces
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSend automatic SMS & WhatsApp messages (automation) for every order event — order placed, payment received, fulfillment, out for delivery, delivered, refunds, COD orders and abandoned checkouts. OTP login available for stores using legacy customer accounts.
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.
- 12 automated events: orders, delivery updates, refunds, COD & welcome messages
- Abandoned cart recovery — auto-cancelled when the customer completes checkout
- Fetch approved DLT SMS & WhatsApp templates for sending notification
- 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 |  Fast2SMS |  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 | Fast2SMS | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 1.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 10(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Fast2SMS | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Fast2SMS | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #23(ahead) | #164 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #6 on Pricing moves in SMS marketing |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 9, 2026 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 5 |
| Developer | Fast2SMS | Bintdev |
FAQ
Fast2SMS and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp: common questions
- Which has better reviews, Fast2SMS or SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp?
- On the Shopify App Store: Fast2SMS 5.0 from 1 reviews and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp 1.3 from 10 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Fast2SMS lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Cart recovery, One-time password (OTP), Scheduled messages, Subscription renewals. SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Birthday messages, Bulk messaging, Discount codes, Feedback requests. 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 Sep 29, 2026 for Fast2SMS, 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 Sep 29, 2026 for Fast2SMS, 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.