SL SMS CONNECTOR 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 SL SMS CONNECTOR, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $5.99/month for SL SMS CONNECTOR and $9/month for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
- SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 10 features SL SMS CONNECTOR’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.
BASIC
- · SMS Notifications - "Order Cancel"
- · SMS Notifications - "Order Create"
- · SMS Notifications - "Order Fulfilment"
- · Supports Sri Lanka "Dialog" SMS Gateway
- · Supports Sri Lanka "Hutch" SMS Gateway
SMSMobileAPI Acces
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThe Shopify SMS Connector lets store owners send automated SMS updates for orders, shipping, and delivery. Use Dialog or Hutch SMS gateways to message customers and staff. Customize templates with order info, customer names, and tracking details. Monitor usage via a simple dashboard. Reduce support queries by keeping customers informed in real time.
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 Reliable SMS alerts via Dialog & Hutch for real-time order updates.
- Personalized SMS with smart variables for order, shipping & delivery updates.
- Bank-grade encryption ensures only essential customer data is securely used.
- 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 |  SL SMS CONNECTOR |  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 | SL SMS CONNECTOR | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 1.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 5 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | SL SMS CONNECTOR | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month(ahead) | $9/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | SL SMS CONNECTOR | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #123(ahead) | #167 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #6 on Pricing moves in SMS marketing |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 24, 2025 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 5 |
| Developer | DevCoholic | Bintdev |
FAQ
SL SMS CONNECTOR and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp: common questions
- Is SL SMS CONNECTOR or SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $5.99/month for SL SMS CONNECTOR 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?
- SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 10 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 SL SMS CONNECTOR, 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 SL SMS CONNECTOR, 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.