Any WordPress site — built with Voxel, Bricks Builder, Avada theme, Elementor, or stock WordPress — turned into a real native iOS and Android app. No rebuild. Free preview before you ever ship.
Real native apps for the App Store and Google Play — designed with the WordPress page builder you already use.
Appress was designed against real WordPress sites — not a generic abstraction. Pick your stack and see how the integration shows up directly inside the editor you already use:
First-class App Events, Visibility Conditions, Cart/Message/Notification indicators, Google Sign-In. For directories, marketplaces, memberships, and booking platforms.
See Voxel mobile app →11 native Appress elements directly in the Bricks editor + 4 Display Conditions for per-platform UI control.
See Bricks Builder mobile app →8 native Appress elements inside Avada Builder + 4 Conditional Rendering options. Avada Commerce / WooCommerce integration included.
See Avada theme mobile app →11 native Appress widgets in the Elementor editor + per-element Appress visibility on every widget, section, column, and container.
See Elementor mobile app →Native cart indicators, push on order events, Apple Sign-In, biometric login, and full Subscriptions / Memberships / Bookings extension support.
See WooCommerce mobile app →Generic WordPress sites work too. Native sign-in, push, biometric, multilingual, and Appress visibility hooks for any theme that ships standard WordPress markup.
Read the docs →Free WordPress plugin. Authenticate with the token from my.appress.app. 5 minutes.
Drag Appress widgets directly into your existing page builder. Use Appress visibility to gate elements per surface. 1–2 hours.
See your app live on your phone via the Appress Preview app — free. When happy, ship to App Store + Google Play. Most ship within a week.
Apple Push on iOS, Firebase Cloud Messaging on Android. Trigger from any WordPress hook, Uncanny Automator workflow, or Voxel App Event.
Schedule push campaigns from the Appress dashboard. Target by app, by platform, by user segment. Read-tracking + delivery stats built in.
Face ID, Touch ID, Android fingerprint, QR-from-desktop sign-in, Apple Login (App Store compliant), Google Sign-In — all native, all in.
Publish a new post, change a price, update a page — it’s in the app on the next tap. No app-store wait for content updates.
Apple Guideline 5.1.1(v) compliance built in. Drop the widget on your account template. Designed to pass review on first submission.
Multilingual sites get a first-class native integration — the language switch carries through to the app with no flicker or redirect.
Target push campaigns by FluentCRM lists and tags. Trigger and react to app events from Uncanny Automator workflows.
Ship multiple branded apps from a single WordPress site. Gate content per app id with Appress visibility.
Hide or show any element in your page builder by surface. Web-only banner? App-only CTA? iOS-only button? One toggle.
| Capability | Appress | PWA | Custom-built | Generic app builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real native iOS + Android app in stores | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| First-class integration with WordPress themes you actually use (Voxel, Bricks Builder, Avada theme, Elementor) | ✓ | ✗ | rebuild | ✗ |
| Native widgets inside your existing page builder | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Per-element visibility per app / iOS / Android / app id | ✓ | ✗ | rebuild | ✗ |
| Native push notifications (APNs + FCM) | ✓ | ⚠ iOS limited | ✓ | partial |
| Biometric login + Sign in with QR + Apple Login | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | partial |
| App Store-ready Account Deletion + Apple Login | ✓ | ✗ | custom code | partial |
| Free preview before purchase | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Content updates without app-store re-submission | ✓ instant | ✓ instant | ✗ manual rebuild | ✗ manual rebuild |
| Multi-app from one WordPress install | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Time to first build | minutes | 1–2 days | 3–6 months | weeks |
| Year-one cost | low, pay per ship | very low | $30k–$150k+ | $19–$799/mo |
Generic WordPress mobile app builders treat your site as a generic webview wrap — they don’t understand Voxel App Events, Bricks Display Conditions, Avada Conditional Rendering, or Elementor visibility. Custom development rebuilds your site at huge cost. Appress hits the sweet spot: built for WordPress, the builder you already use, free to evaluate.
The real differentiator isn’t pricing — it’s who controls the design. Most alternatives are either generic WebView wraps (no design control) or proprietary dashboards (limited template lock-in). Appress is the only one that lets you design app screens with the page builder you already use. Honest line-by-line comparison below. Disclosure: Appress is published by us. Pricing as of 2026-05-24 — verify on each vendor’s site.
| Feature | Appress | MobiLoud | AppMySite | AppPresser | Twinr | WPMobile.app | Appilix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design app screens in your existing page builder | ✓ Elementor / Bricks / Avada / Voxel | ✗ managed config | ✗ proprietary dashboard | ✗ proprietary admin | ✗ proprietary dashboard | ✗ plugin settings page | ✗ WebView wrap |
| Visual customization control | full — pixel-perfect via builder | limited — request via team | template presets only | admin settings only | dashboard templates | form-field config | none — wraps website |
| Entry pricing | Free Preview, pay per ship | $399–$799+/mo | from $19/mo | from $19/mo | from $29/mo | ~$120 one-time | from $19 one-time |
| Free preview of configured app on phone | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Self-serve (vs managed) | ✓ | managed only | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 11 native widgets inside Elementor editor | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 11 native elements inside Bricks Builder editor | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 native elements inside Avada Builder | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| First-class Voxel theme integration (App Events, Visibility Conditions) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Per-element visibility per app / iOS / Android / app id | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| App Store-compliant Apple Login + Account Deletion as page-builder elements | ✓ | managed | partial | partial | partial | partial | partial |
| Multi-app from one WordPress install | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Native push notifications (APNs + FCM) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | partial |
| Time to launch | minutes to days | ~30 days (managed) | 1–3 days | 1–3 days | 1–3 days | 1–3 days | hours to 1 day |
| Best for | Sites using major WP page builders — full design control | Enterprise Woo with budget for managed service | Generic SMB sites, template-tier customization | LMS, community, BuddyPress, LearnDash | Modern Woo stores, dashboard template tier | Pay-once preference, form-field config | Cheapest entry, basic WebView wrap |
Quick guide: Want full design control via the page builder you already use (Elementor / Bricks Builder / Avada Builder / Voxel theme)? Appress is the only tool that delivers this — every other alternative locks you into a proprietary dashboard or generic WebView wrap. Want fully managed white-glove service and have the budget? MobiLoud. LMS or community site? AppPresser. Pay-once preference? WPMobile.app.
Sign up for free at my.appress.app and connect your WordPress site. Configure your branding, drop Appress widgets into your existing page builder, and see your configured app live on your phone via the Appress Preview app — no build, no commit.
See your configured app live on your phone via the Appress Preview app. No build, no submission, no card.
iOS and Android builds, push infrastructure (APNs + FCM), all theme/builder integrations, App Store-ready compliance, white-glove submission help.
Can you convert a WordPress site to a native mobile app?
Yes. Appress turns any WordPress site into real native iOS and Android apps that ship to the App Store and Google Play. The Appress plugin works on stock WordPress and ships first-class integrations with Voxel theme, Bricks Builder, Avada theme, Elementor, and WooCommerce.
Which WordPress themes and page builders does Appress support?
Native first-class integrations: Voxel theme, Bricks Builder, Avada theme, Elementor (free + Pro). Plus WooCommerce, TranslatePress, Uncanny Automator, and FluentCRM. Stock WordPress and other themes work too via the core plugin.
Do I need to rebuild my WordPress site to use Appress?
No. Install the Appress plugin on your existing WordPress site, drop Appress widgets onto your page builder templates, preview, and ship. Your site stays exactly as it is.
Can I design the app using my existing page builder (Elementor, Bricks Builder, Avada, etc.)?
Yes. Appress registers native widgets, elements, or modules directly inside each supported builder. Drag, configure, save — your app screens are built with the same tools your team already uses.
Can I show or hide elements per surface — web vs app vs iOS vs Android?
Yes. Every supported builder gets an Appress visibility toggle on every element. Hide a sidebar in the app, show a download banner only on web, swap a header per platform, gate a section to a specific app build — all from inside the editor.
Does the app support push notifications on WordPress?
Yes. Real Apple Push (APNs) on iOS and Firebase Cloud Messaging on Android. Trigger pushes from any WordPress hook, Voxel App Event, Uncanny Automator workflow, or directly from the Appress dashboard via multi-app broadcast campaigns.
What sign-in methods does the app support?
Email and password (your existing WordPress login), Apple Login, Google Sign-In, Sign in with QR code (scan from desktop, signed in on phone instantly), and biometric return-login with Face ID, Touch ID, or Android fingerprint.
Does the app handle App Store compliance — Account Deletion, Apple Login?
Yes. Account Deletion (Apple Guideline 5.1.1) and Apple Login ship as native widgets you drop on your account templates. Designed to pass App Store review on first submission.
How long does it take to ship a WordPress app to the App Store?
You can configure and live-preview the app in minutes. Apple App Store and Google Play submission and review typically takes 1 to 7 days. Most Appress customers go from install to listed app within a week.
Do I need to resubmit to the App Store every time I update content?
No. Content changes — new posts, price updates, blog posts, anything you publish on WordPress — appear in the app instantly on the next tap.
How much does a WordPress mobile app with Appress cost?
The Free Preview is free — see your configured app live on your phone via the Appress Preview app. You only pay when you ship a built app to the stores. See https://appress.app/pricing/ for current tiers.
Can I ship multiple apps from one WordPress install?
Yes. Appress supports multi-app — one WordPress install, multiple branded mobile apps. Each builder integration includes an Appress app id condition so you can gate content per app build.
Is the app multilingual?
Yes. Sites running TranslatePress get a first-class native integration — every screen URL and bottom-nav label renders in the active language with no flicker or redirect.
The fastest way from WordPress to a real native iOS and Android app. Designed with the page builder you already use. Free to preview.