Knotify 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Knotify, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $19.99/month for Knotify and $9/month for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
- SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 8 features Knotify’s listing doesn’t mention, including Birthday messages, Bulk messaging, Discount codes.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 1,000 messages per month
- · 6 automatic notification types
- · Monthly Plan
Basic Credits
- · 500 message credits
- · Credits never expire
- · Top up anytime
Pro
- · 3,000 messages per month
- · 6 automatic notification types
- · Best for high volume
- · Monthly Plan
Scale Credits
- · 3,000 message credits
- · Best value per message
- · Credits never expire
SMSMobileAPI Acces
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureKnotify helps Korean Shopify merchants keep customers informed through KakaoTalk, Korea's most widely used messaging app. When a customer places an order, makes a payment, or receives a shipment, Knotify automatically sends a KakaoTalk notification with the relevant details. Setup takes minutes: connect your KakaoTalk business channel, select which events to notify, and you're done.
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.
- Automatic KakaoTalk notifications for orders, payments, shipping, and refunds
- Simple setup — connect your KakaoTalk business channel in minutes.
- Six notification types with pre-approved templates
- 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 |  Knotify |  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 | Knotify | 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 | Knotify | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19.99/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Knotify | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #123(ahead) | #164 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #6 on Pricing moves in SMS marketing |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 18, 2026 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 2 | 5 |
| Developer | SHOPIDREAM | Bintdev |
FAQ
Knotify and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp: common questions
- Is Knotify or SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $19.99/month for Knotify and $9/month for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Knotify lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Templates. SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 8 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Knotify, 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Knotify, 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.