WaConnect 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 13, 2026 for WaConnect, Oct 27, 2026 for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
The short answer
- Only WaConnect lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for WaConnect and $9/month for SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp.
- SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 7 features WaConnect’s listing doesn’t mention, including Feedback requests, Order confirmations, Order tracking.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · COD order confirmation via YES/NO reply
- · Up to 30 orders per month
- · WhatsApp OTP verification at checkout
- · WhatsApp connection & templates
Starter
- · 500 Shopify orders/month
- · Address confirmation before dispatch
- · Everything in Free
- · Failed-delivery (NDR) recovery
- · Order tracking links in shipping message
- · Out-for-delivery + cash-ready alerts
Growth
- · 2,000 Shopify orders/month
- · Abandoned cart recovery
- · Everything in Starter
- · Post-purchase upsell & COD-to-prepaid of
- · Review requests after delivery
- · Support WhatsApp button + refund updates
Pro
- · Back-in-stock alerts
- · Customer reorder reminders
- · Everything in Growth
- · Multi-language template support
- · Order cancellation via WhatsApp reply
- · Priority support
SMSMobileAPI Acces
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureWaConnect sends automated WhatsApp messages at each order stage, including order confirmations, shipping updates, delivery notifications, and abandoned cart reminders. Customers can confirm cash-on-delivery orders by replying YES or NO. Verify customer phone numbers with WhatsApp OTP, add a WhatsApp checkout button and support chat, and send broadcast campaigns to opted-in customers.
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.
- WhatsApp order confirmation with YES/NO customer replies
- Automatic WhatsApp shipping and delivery notifications
- Verify customer phone numbers with WhatsApp OTP before checkout
- Automatic WhatsApp abandoned cart recovery messages
- 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 |  WaConnect |  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 | WaConnect | 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 | WaConnect | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $14.99/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | WaConnect | SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #151 | #163 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #5 on Pricing moves in SMS marketing |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 5 |
| Developer | Zap Technologies | Bintdev |
FAQ
WaConnect and SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp: common questions
- Is WaConnect or SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp cheaper?
- Only WaConnect lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for WaConnect 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?
- WaConnect lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Cart recovery, Compliance. SMSMobileAPI SMS & WhatsApp lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Feedback requests, Order confirmations, Order tracking, 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 Oct 13, 2026 for WaConnect, 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 13, 2026 for WaConnect, 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.