# Welcome to SimiCart Mobile App Builder

Create a stunning mobile app of your own with just a few simple steps!

## 🚀 **Launch Your First Mobile App in 10 Minutes — Must-Watch Walkthrough!**

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## Overview

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[What we do](/overview/what-we-do)
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[Our features](/overview/our-features)
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## Get Started

We've put together some helpful guides for you to get setup with our product quickly and easily.

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[Onboarding](/onboarding)
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[App studio](/app-studio)
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[Features](/features/features)
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[Publish](/publish)
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# What we do

Introducing the ultimate solution for business owners looking to create a stunning mobile app.

With Simi Mobile App Builder, you can now transform your Shopify store into a stunning and fully functional mobile app with just a few simple steps.

From a streamlined app creation process, intuitive user interface to highly customizable features, we have it all to get your app up and running in no time while still seamlessly syncing with your Shopify store—**no coding or technical expertise required**!

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# Our features

## **Real-time sync with your Shopify store**

Ensure a consistent experience for your beloved users on both website & mobile app.

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## Stunning & on-brand app design from highly customizable themes

With a wide range of customizable options from our 3 high-converting themes & no coding required, you can easily create an impressive app design that strongly reflects your own brand image. We offer:

* 3 stunning themes for most popular industries to give you a head start in designing your app layout.
* In-depth color customization in 10+ different in-app areas to strengthen your brand image.
* Drag-and-drop design with flexible customizable options for multiple in-app areas, including Homepage, Collection Listing (Category) Page, and menus.

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## **Enhance customer engagement with unlimited push notifications in real-time**

Keep customers engaged with **free unlimited real-time push notifications**. Instantly send updates on promotions, new arrivals, and order status—boosting retention and sales effortlessly. 🚀

## Boost app growth with app-exclusive discount & smart app banner

Boost your app installs and sales with the powerful duo—**Smart App Banners** and **App-Exclusive Discounts.** Instantly direct mobile visitors to your app while rewarding users with exclusive deals that drive engagement and loyalty. Start growing your app faster than ever!

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## **Support global stores with multiple languages & currencies**

Grow your business globally with our **multi-language** and **multi-currency** support. Deliver a seamless, localized shopping experience that builds trust, enhances engagement, and drives more sales—no matter where your customers are!

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# Onboarding

Let's get started on your mobile app journey!

To help you onboard, let's go through a quick overview of the **five key steps** to build your mobile app. Each step will be explained in more details in their corresponding pages, but but below is a brief description of what each step entails and how it contributes to your app building journey.

<details>

<summary>1. Create your first app draft</summary>

In this first step, you'll name your app and select a theme template. The theme serves as a head start for the layout design, providing a pre-built structure that helps guide your app’s design. It’s an easy way to kickstart the look and feel of your app without starting from scratch. You’ll be able to customize the theme later to match your brand’s unique identity, ensuring a smooth and efficient design process.

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<summary>2. Design your app (with live preview)</summary>

Refine your app's design by customizing the layout, colors, fonts, and visuals. Use the live preview feature to see changes in real time, allowing you to tweak every detail until it’s perfect.

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<summary>3. Customize app translations</summary>

Make your app more accessible to a global audience by adjusting translations and adding additional languages. Tailor the app’s text translation to ensure users from different regions can navigate your app with ease.

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<summary>4. Set up your app feature</summary>

Enhance your app with essential features like **unlimited push notifications**, **wishlist**, and **product reviews** integration via **Judge.me**.

* **Unlimited Push Notifications**: This feature is so important that it has its own section for detailed setup. Push notifications will help you stay connected with your customers by sending unlimited updates, promotions, and alerts directly to their mobile devices.
* **Wishlist**: Let users save their favorite products, providing a convenient, personalized shopping experience.
* **Product Reviews (via Judge.me)**: Build trust with customer reviews and feedback, helping future customers make informed purchasing decisions.

And many more features to come in the future!

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<summary>5. Send us a request to publish your app</summary>

Once you're satisfied with your app, submit a publishing request. Our team will process it within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).

You'll receive the app via your store email address for final review. Upon your confirmation, we'll submit your app to Google Play and/or the App Store.

Google and Apple typically take 2-3 days to review the app, though it may take up to 7 days. If approved, your app will be available for download on their app market platforms.

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Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry! Our handy setup checklist is here to ensure you won't miss a single step on your app-building journey.

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Are you ready now? Let’s start bringing your dream mobile app to life together! 🚀


# App studio

This page is where you manage all of your app drafts. You can access it from the navigation menu.

No more limitation to only one app draft at a time! With SimiCart, now you can create multiple app drafts to:

* Test out & compare different app ideas.
* Prepare different app versions for campaigns or special occasions MONTHS in advance!

Next, let's find out what you can do to manage these app drafts effectively.

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### In This Section

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[Add new app draft](/app-studio/add-new-app-draft)
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[Manage app drafts](/app-studio/manage-app-drafts)
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[App labels](/app-studio/app-labels)
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# Add new app draft

Don't limit your creativity & resourcefulness to just one app draft. Add as many as you need!

An app draft is essentially a version of your app(s). Each app draft can be different from one another from basic settings, design to features.

You can utilize app drafts to store different app ideas/concepts, or prepare for special versions of your app in advance without affecting your live version.

Now, let's delve into how to add a new app draft!

#### **Step 1**

You have three different ways to create your app draft.

**Option 1**: Via our **Homepage**, Click "Create your first app draft" from our Homepage.

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**Option 2:** Via our **App Studio**, click "Add new draft" to start creating a new app draft.

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**Option 3:** Via our **Get Started** checklist, click "Create your first app draft" from . Please note that this option will not be available after you have created your first app draft.

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#### **Step 2**

Think up a name for your app draft! It can be the official name for your final app, or a name to distinguish the draft from others. It should be 30 characters or less. Click Create app to confirm your app name.

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**Step 3**

Choose a suitable theme for your app. A suitable theme can save you a lot of time in setting up the app, as you no longer need to think too hard about what your app layout should be.

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Please keep in mind that every theme has a preview for you to check & consider before choosing. Click on the eye icon to see the theme preview.

After choosing the theme, if you are redirected to the page below to start with your app design, you have successfully created an app draft!

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# Manage app drafts

With each app draft, you can take up to 4 main actions: duplicate, edit, delete and rename. Hover on any app draft to see interactable icons for each action.

### 1. Duplicate

Click on this icon to add a new app draft with settings similar to the hovered app draft.

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### 2. Edit

Click on this icon to start editing the hovered app draft.

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### 3. Delete

Click on this icon to delete the hovered app draft.

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### 4. Rename

Click on this icon to edit your app draft's title.

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# App labels

**Editing:** This label appears on the app you are currently customizing.

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**Publishing:** This labels appears on app(s) that has been requested to publish on Apple App Store/Google Play Store. If you see this label on your app, please stay tuned as we bring your dream mobile app to reality within just 24-48 hours!

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**Live:** This labels appears on app(s) that has been published to Apple App Store/Google Play Store and available to your users. Be extra careful when making changes to these apps, because most of the changes can immediately take affect in real time!

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# Design your app

This is where you customize your app’s visuals to create a unique yet on-brand experience for your users.

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### In This Section

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[Homepage](/app-studio/design-your-app/homepage)
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[App settings](/app-studio/design-your-app/app-settings)
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[Branding](/app-studio/design-your-app/branding)
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# Homepage

The homepage is the first screen users see after splash screen, serving as the central hub where you showcase featured products, collections, promotions, and other key content to guide and inspire

We offer 9 different section formats to help you create an impressive homepage that highlights your store’s best deals & products.

<table><thead><tr><th width="179.62109375">Section formats</th><th width="284">Description</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Banner</td><td>A large image to grab attention and promote something important, like a sale, a featured collection, or a new product. It can link to a product, a collection, or a URL.</td><td><img src="/files/8sm8Ize08aOWI4TUI4H0" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Banner slider</td><td>Display a series of scrollable images, each of which can link to a product, collection, or a URL — perfect for highlighting promotions, new arrivals, or key categories.</td><td><img src="/files/alZ5mqxrN6mwj1yOeV8Y" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Custom grid</td><td>A layout of multiple static images or content blocks arranged in a grid format. Useful for showcasing collections, categories, or promotions in a structured view.</td><td><img src="/files/EfM22XTKVJhqs1agn40J" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Custom slider</td><td>A horizontally scrollable set of custom banners/images. Each slide can link to a product, collection, or URL. Ideal for promotions or storytelling.</td><td><img src="/files/MqPvncq5JBajnj58fpas" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Product slider</td><td>A horizontally scrollable section showing products. Shoppers can swipe through items — perfect for new arrivals or seasonal picks.</td><td><img src="/files/aU2GWQpXMIHBipcyynP4" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Product grid</td><td>Displays a fixed set of products in a grid format. Best for highlighting featured products or bestsellers.</td><td><img src="/files/4TsVozRDjLDgh9tE8NYV" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Video</td><td>Display a short video directly on your app's homepage. Useful for branding, tutorials, or product showcases.</td><td><img src="/files/c0xRx4zyvTIUNq5QVn3g" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Countdown timer</td><td>A timer block that counts down to a specific date/time. Great for flash sales or event-based urgency (e.g. “Sale ends in 02:15:47”).</td><td><img src="/files/oBN5sqJIRa6DsAm4BTov" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>Rich text editor</td><td>Rich text editor lets you add rich text content, links, and images in a free-form layout — ideal for announcements or store policies.</td><td><img src="/files/yxSM2OV2vogILMOmyhmX" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to edit the Homepage

A new draft always comes with a preset of sections with different section formats. The content and position of the sections associate with the theme. You may choose to:

* Add a new section
* Edit a section
* Rearrange the sections up or down
* Hide a section
* Remove a section

### Add a new section

To add a new section, simply navigate to the bottom of the section list and click **Add section**. Depending on your SimiCart plan, you can create up to 20 (Basic), 30 (Pro), or 50 (Premium) sections.

With each section, you can choose one of the nine section formats listed above to best showcase your brand to the end users.

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### Edit a section

<details>

<summary>Banner</summary>

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First, click on a banner. The configuration option shows on the right side of the screen, where you can:

* **Input** a title for the banner and **Tick** to display the banner's title in the app

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* **Upload** a PNG image with a suitable size/ratio

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* Add a **link** to direct users upon clicking on the banner.

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  * You could take users to
    * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections
    * **Product page**, which you must assign a product

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    * **Product listing page**, where all products within a collection you choose are listed

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    * Insert a **web URL**

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    * Or choose to have **no links** to simply display the media

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<summary>Banner slider</summary>

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After adding, you can configure the banner slider as follows:

* Input a **title** for the banner slider and **Tick** to display the banner's title in the app

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* After that, toggle the Banner slider where you have the options to configure the individual Banner image title. Click on one to set it up.

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* Input **Title** for management purposes, and **upload an image** for the banner image title

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* Add a **link** to direct users upon clicking on the banner slider

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  * You could take users to
    * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections
    * **Product page**, which you must assign a product

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    * **Product listing page**, where all products within a collection you choose are listed

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    * Insert a **web URL**

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    * Or choose to have **no links** to simply display the media
  * Click on **Add item** to create additional banner image title

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</details>

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<summary>Custom grid</summary>

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After adding, you can configure the custom grid as follows:

* Input a **title** for the custom grid and **Tick** to display the banner's title in the app

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* After that, toggle the Custom grid where you have the options to configure the individual Grid image title. Click on one to set it up.

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* Input **Title**, **Tick** to display the title in the app, and **Add image** for the grid image

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* Add a **link** to direct users upon clicking on the banner

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  * You could take users to
    * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections
    * **Product page**, which you must assign a product

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    * **Product listing page**, where all products within a collection you choose are listed

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    * Insert a **web URL**

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    * Or choose to have **no links** to simply display the media
* Click on **Add item** to create an additional grid image title

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Custom slider</summary>

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After adding, you can configure the custom slider as follows:

* Input **Title** for the Custom slider, **Tick** to display the title in the app, and choose **the number of items** displayed within the screen's horizontal space (you can choose up to 5). The more you display, the smaller the image looks.

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* After that, toggle the Custom slider where you have the options to configure the individual Slide image title. Click on one to set it up.

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* Input **Title** for the Slide image title, Tick to display the title in the app, and **Upload image**

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* Add a **link** to direct users upon clicking on the banner

  <figure><img src="/files/3VrNyIUqtZKvWTgBXQCR" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

  * You could take users to
    * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections
    * **Product page**, which you must assign a product

      <figure><img src="/files/jnKU7ITfifzS5nyu5RvN" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * **Product listing page**, where all products within a collection you choose are listed

      <figure><img src="/files/Vr2Db5h9AgjcXAy7sZ5F" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Insert a **web URL**

      <figure><img src="/files/zptOtffaIcwTeZNGyr1f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Or choose to have **no links** to simply display the media
  * Click on **Add item** to create an additional slide image title

    <figure><img src="/files/LWLJgWbvmTXH3cws1uvi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

</details>

<details>

<summary>Product slider</summary>

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After adding, you can configure the Product slider as follows:

* Input **Title** for the product slider and **Tick** to display the title in the app

  <figure><img src="/files/sseCkPlmJL3V6kPXaRnN" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Add a link to direct users upon clicking on the **See All** link

  <figure><img src="/files/GXXIQwAV45qav25z73e7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

  * You could take users to
    * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections
    * **Product listing page**, where all products within a collection you choose are listed

      <figure><img src="/files/e6pohCBXOxroeRcj2Avq" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Insert a **web URL**

      <figure><img src="/files/q7K46LTcQ7RPN3nsxSzs" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Or choose to have **no links**, and the See All link won't appear in the app
  * Next, **Select the list of products** to be listed. You can list products that either:
    * Come from a specific collection

      <figure><img src="/files/LnZkGBKodTaj1pwa0sgL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Or, have titles share a text in common

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    * Or, have vendors' names share a text in common

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  * Finally, you could choose how many products to display in the slider (up to 8), as well as whether to let users quickly add them to cart

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Product grid</summary>

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After adding, you can configure the Product grid as follows:

* Input **Title** for the product grid and **Tick** to display the title in the app

  <figure><img src="/files/jWtps38zvZr6h7AZzdnf" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Add a link to direct users upon clicking on the **See All** link

  <figure><img src="/files/4VnKOdU0typGyQP7IM0X" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

  * You could take users to
    * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections
    * **Product listing page**, where all products within a collection you choose are listed

      <figure><img src="/files/LHCBWSeHPcTwLSEflv7Q" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Insert a **web URL**

      <figure><img src="/files/va1Yyx0WFCYxsMYI2QiW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Or choose to have **no links**, and the See All link won't appear in the app
  * Next, **Select the list of products** to be listed. You can list products that either:
    * Come from a specific collection

      <figure><img src="/files/kEFojxE8RHtBX1PITibx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Or, have titles share a text in common

      <figure><img src="/files/tRyifI0rqvexC5bMRZH6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
    * Or, have vendors' names share a text in common

      <figure><img src="/files/fCHDyVq3Zu1JmsfUr1iL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * Finally, you could choose how many products to display in the slider (up to 8), as well as whether to let users quickly add them to cart

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Video</summary>

<figure><img src="/files/zp9dZxnXcbLNQVXNcPwo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After adding, you can configure Video as follows:

* Input **Title** for the video and **Tick** to display the title in the app

  <figure><img src="/files/IEaWsiN1SSm3iwXmFKg1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* **Upload** a video from your computer

  <figure><img src="/files/9dcKf06SNZbsCflMSyeC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

</details>

<details>

<summary>Countdown timer</summary>

<figure><img src="/files/DBA48RKc0x1pcd0aO8SL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After adding, you can configure Countdown timer as follows:

* Input **Title** for the Countdown timer and **Tick** to display the title in the app. Then, set the **End date & time**

  <figure><img src="/files/Z4p2pA7C0OGS0hjsBjZF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Next, you can customize the appearance by adjusting the height of the timer, as well as the color of the background, title, and the timer

  <figure><img src="/files/takkELrM4ixo6huem1tX" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

</details>

<details>

<summary>Rich text editor</summary>

<figure><img src="/files/WTfllcbzR4ruK0mOiA0y" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After adding, you can edit Text editor as follows:

* Input Title and Tick to display it in the app

  <figure><img src="/files/zD0GhuU7QeiiaFpUA0xK" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Fill in the contents you want to display to your users. You can choose from headings, text format options, quotes, bulleted and numbered list, embedding links, or images

  <figure><img src="/files/DTwz6n7m7G3c5PXs3fk2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Finally, set the appropriate height needed to display your content

  <figure><img src="/files/ydCpyR6Rto9kQxtWHL4C" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

</details>

### Rearrange a section up or down

To rearrange a section, hover over one. Click and hold the mouse to drag it up or down, depending on the position you wish to place it.

<figure><img src="/files/W8HHRGkf5no6O316riKB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Hide a section

To hide a section from appearing to end users in the app, hover over a section and click on the **Eye** icon

<figure><img src="/files/omK3pfoAGk0yuJxU8VYb" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To unhide a section, click on the Eye icon again

<figure><img src="/files/Sqof6rzfu7c4JkDwl8Lr" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Remove a section

To remove a section, hover over a section and click on the **Trash** **bin** icon

<figure><img src="/files/ZAfhMoOFR7c0Fr4KkGfs" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

A pop-up appears to confirm. Click **Delete**

<figure><img src="/files/tg854B0PK8ytq6pXYQXG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Save & discard changes in a section

Click **Save** to update or **Discard** to revert changes

<figure><img src="/files/H9ZyQ041Psr1PELVDx5y" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


# App settings

App settings control basic information & media of your app that serves as the very first touchpoint with your users. This includes your app’s logo, icon and splash screen design.

<figure><img src="/files/19SyWLwLuIazg6rLTokf" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 1. App media

App media consists of three key visual assets for your app: app logo, app icon, and feature graphic. These assets help define your app's branding and appearance on Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

#### App logo

<figure><img src="/files/0Ntd0NZqtEN9QpSj2ACD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

App logo will be displayed in your app header and navigation menu on the left. You can upload, and crop images based on recommended size 768 x 180 px or above with similar ratio. Click Preview to see how it displays in the app.

#### App icon

<figure><img src="/files/0Ntd0NZqtEN9QpSj2ACD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

App icon serves as a representation of your app on app store listing & phone screen. You can upload and crop your icon image based on the recommended size 1024 x 1024 px or above with similar ratio. Click Preview to see how it displays on app store listing & phone screen after installment.

#### Feature graphic

<figure><img src="/files/fhEJoYYic277b6oCPYtR" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Feature graphic is a promotional banner displayed at the top of your app's Google Play Store page on larger screens, such as desktops or smart TVs, to convey the app’s essence and capture user's attention. This is part of Google Play's required app listing contents, so make sure to upload this banner! You can upload and crop your icon image based on the recommended size 1024 x 500 px or above with similar ratio.

### 2. Splash creen

<figure><img src="/files/GqpU4MfKjKYbRUKiY1DO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

A splash screen is the screen your user see briefly when waiting for your app to finish loading.

#### Splash screen logo

Choose an image that can showcase your brand perfectly, then upload and crop the chosen image based on recommended size 500 x 500 px or above with similar ratio. Click Preview to see how it displays in the splash screen.

#### Splash screen background

Choose the background color of your app's splash screen. Click Preview to see how your splash screen displays with the chosen color.

#### Loading icon

Choose the color of the loading icon in your app's splash screen. Click Preview to see how it displays in the splash screen.

### 3. Maintenance mode

Turn on maintenance mode to display the below screen & prevent users from using the app in case of emergency.

<figure><img src="/files/UKyUWYvl0kwPJvwROK1s" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


# Branding

Choose a set of colors & font that strongly reflect your brand identity so users can instantly recognize your brand throughout their in-app experience.

<figure><img src="/files/6t27DgBbogV5nVI4IBBV" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 1. App Color

<figure><img src="/files/omLryfdWApIPTC6F2vIt" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can customize color schemes for up to 11 specific elements in 5 main areas in the app. Click on each area to pick color and check the area affected in the preview screen.

<details>

<summary>App background</summary>

Customize the background color of your app. The color in this area serves as the canvas on which all other elements like text, buttons, images, and icons are displayed. Make sure it is well contrasted with other elements to ensure readability.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Header</summary>

This area remains visible on top of the screen as users browse within the app, and is used to display brand & in-app navigation. Make sure its background color is well-contrasted with the color of your logo & icons. You can customize up to 2 elements in this area:

1. Header background: Customize the background color of your in-app header.
2. Header icons: Customize the color of icons in your in-app header.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Primary button</strong></summary>

A primary button is the button that guides users towards the most important action on the screen, such as “Add to cart”, “Continue”, etc. Make sure it stands out while still aligned with your brand color. You can customize up to 2 elements in this area:

1. Button background: Customize the background color of your in-app primary buttons & icons when selected in your in-app bottom menu.
2. Button text: Customize text color in your in-app primary buttons.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Menu</strong></summary>

There are two menus in our mobile app: the bottom bar menu, and the side navigation menu — opened when users click on ☰ icon or swipe from the edge of the screen. As menus are for navigation purpose, it is recommended to prioritize readability in this area. You can customize up to 3 elements in this area:

1. Menu background: Customize background color of your in-app left menu & bottom menu.
2. Menu text: Customize text color in your in-app left menu & bottom menu
3. Menu icon: Customize color of icons in your in-app left menu & icons when not selected in your in-app bottom menu.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Product card</strong></summary>

A product card is used on homepage & product listing pages to present the following information of a product: thumbnail, name, price, special price & review (if there is). Make sure the colors you set up can make the above details stand out! You can customize up to 3 elements in this area:

1. Card border color: Customize border color of your in-app product card.
2. Price: Customize text color for price in your in-app product card.
3. Special price: Customize text color for price with discounts or variants in your in-app product card.

</details>

### 2. App Font

Choose the most suitable font for each language available on your store. The number of languages displayed here is the number of languages published in your Shopify store. Consider carefully, as your favorite font might not work in another language. For best user experience, go for multilingual fonts that such as Roboto, Poppins, etc.

<figure><img src="/files/zvKlDE6bc5xJJvdgndAD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can select from our system fonts, or upload fonts used for each language.

**System fonts** are fonts that are already supported by SimiCart. Once chosen, these fonts will be applied immediately in your demo app, or your live app.

<figure><img src="/files/uoep9vQRfVBMGV91gZP4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

In addition to our system fonts, you can upload a custom font of your choice. The uploaded font will be stored in **Uploaded by you** section. We currently accept Google Fonts in .ttf or .otf file formats. Please note that:

* Only one custom font can be stored at a time.
* A manually uploaded font **cannot** be previewed in the demo app and requires a new app version to take effect if changed.

<figure><img src="/files/CSAh6YOLhDguMIrx7Ybo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click Add new font</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/QulWcNb5L1c6CZIIUa1e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Upload a Google font in .ttf or .otf format</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/DSjxRD3kFCt2YQmKodod" alt=""><figcaption><p>Your font has been uploaded successfully in <strong>Uploaded by you</strong> section.</p></figcaption></figure>


# Menus

You can customize the side navigation menu and the bottom bar menu to reflect your brand as well as personalize the app experience for your customers

<figure><img src="/files/MnXQIam13TV7OCXgWyjR" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Going into the Menus tab, you can customize them as follows

## 1. Side navigation menu

<figure><img src="/files/ER4yKhmjXNOoTIjCm0Rd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Standard menu links</p></figcaption></figure>

By default, we offer 4 standard links necessary for customers to navigate through the app (as referenced in the above picture). You have the option to:

* Add a new menu item (up to 10)
* Edit a menu item
* Hide a menu item
* Rearrange the menu items
* Remove a menu item

### Add a menu item

Click on **Add menu item**. You will see a new section added to the list for configuration.

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### Edit a menu item

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After adding a menu item, you can configure it as follows:

* Input **Title** for the menu link. Then, select or upload an icon for it.

  <figure><img src="/files/2x3XWhO6s88Jg20ClpaE" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Choose a link to open a page upon pressing it. You can direct users to:
  * **Collection listing page**, where you typically list all the collections

    <figure><img src="/files/vJfTr0a9h1YgtzbSc7Xd" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * **Product page** of a product you choose to feature

    <figure><img src="/files/J2iR60gG8zAEw7aG6rrX" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * **Product listing page** of a collection you choose to feature

    <figure><img src="/files/5rKZwivgMlMRNhuwe50I" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * A **website link**. By default, users can open a webpage wrapped inside your mobile app without being directed to the browser, reducing friction in the user experience.

    <figure><img src="/files/0vPqu8RfWAtRT8DvhkdL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * The **profile** **page**, where users can sign in and manage their accounts in the mobile app

    <figure><img src="/files/xwplQTkiQJf70tBYA1to" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * The **order history page**, where users can keep track of their orders

    <figure><img src="/files/rn6d99TBpW8Io4mmrrYr" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * Or, you can choose to have **no link**, which is usually for an upcoming page you want to communicate with users.

### Hide a menu item

Hover over a menu item and click on the **eye icon** to hide it; click on it again to unhide.

<figure><img src="/files/84UiMdTPFseNesTPjGA5" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Rearrange the menu items

Click on a menu item, hold the mouse, and drag it up or down to position it where you want.

<figure><img src="/files/sGerA0SYETqeKQ06cxeF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Remove a menu item

Hover over a menu item and click on the **trash bin icon** to remove it, then click **Discard** to confirm the action.

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## 2. Bottom menu bar

<figure><img src="/files/CdaxGXvcIhIuj2FK9AXX" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

By default, we provide 5 common pages, in which Home is always placed first, and Account is always required. You have the option to:

* Add a menu item (up to 5)
* Edit a menu item
* Hide a menu item
* Rearrange the menu items
* Remove a menu item

### Add a new menu item

<figure><img src="/files/ci6ty9imXtYJzlPSYa0E" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The menu items that are not mandatory and thus can be added include:

* Category
* Cart
* Wishlist

To add a new item, click on **All menu item** and choose the item you want to display.

### Edit a menu item

You can edit the title and change the icon of the menu item from a list or by uploading an image. **Note** that the title can only contain **no more than 10 characters**.

<figure><img src="/files/9lQyehZz3edX0f2vCYUB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Hide a menu item

Hover over a menu item and click on the **eye icon** to hide/unhide it.

<figure><img src="/files/De1Rk8t20GaAZBkiBay1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Rearrange the menu item

Click on a menu item, hold the mouse, and drag it up or down to position it where you want.

<figure><img src="/files/olDPqpjAGXCVgUKIyHzu" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Remove a menu item

In case you don't want to complicate the bottom bar menu, you can choose to remove these items by hovering over them and clicking on the **trash bin** icon:

* Category
* Cart
* Wishlist

<figure><img src="/files/3OWoIenAzDQsHp1oHcI6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


# Preview

This is where you scan our QR code to preview your app. Check our step-by-step guide in the page for further details.

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#### Download the preview app

Scan the QR code below, or access the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/vn/app/simicart-preview/id1586328821?l=vi) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simicart.simpify) to download the preview app.

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#### Open the scanner in the app

When you're in the app, open the **sidebar** menu to find and tap on **Live Store Preview**.

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#### Scan your app draft's QR code

Using Live Store Preview, bring the phone to face your app draft's QR code and scan it. You will be prompted to open the app.

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# Analytics

Track your app’s performance with real-time insights

<figure><img src="/files/B07OL7zzHZwcoqAchbFy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Disclaimer: Some metrics here are not yet available in our Beta version</p></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use Analytics

Understanding how your app performs is crucial for making informed business decisions. With the Analytics feature, you can monitor key metrics like installs, sales, and user engagement to optimize your marketing and product strategies.

***

## ⚙️ How to set up

### 1. Create a Firebase project

First, create a new project with your app name at [Google Firebase](https://console.firebase.google.com/u/0/).

<figure><img src="/files/rDT7gB6OWVl0Afi7q29S" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: If you have already created a Firebase project before, you don't have to create a new one for Analytics. Simply request to have us set up the Analytics feature.
{% endhint %}

### 2. Share your Firebase project with SimiCart

After creating the project successfully, please navigate to **Project Overview** > **Users and Permissions**, then add our email, [androidteam@simicart.com](#why-use-sign-in-with-apple-and-google), as Owner.

<figure><img src="/files/HxS8C6dI239yvbOQlAuD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/9ZrixFzOaFbB8Vn6sx8y" alt=""><figcaption><p>In <strong>Users and permission</strong> page, click <strong>Add member.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/I5PSp02kLVUkiA6mR162" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fill in <strong>androidteam@simicart.com</strong> and set the role to <strong>Owner</strong>. Click <strong>Add member</strong> to confirm.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 3. Enable Google Analytics integration with your Firebase project

* Navigate to the Firebase project you shared with us and open **Project settings**

  <figure><img src="/files/KA7HSf0b3VdgbzpkeoMI" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Go to the **Service accounts tab** where you will find an email account. Please copy and save it for later.

  <figure><img src="/files/CdRK2YvzR1HbnPAgMZeT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Switch to the **Integration tab** where you will find Google Analytics. Click **Manage**

  <figure><img src="/files/49nrLqrMdTD01vNJszwS" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Next, access the linked Google Analytics account. If you haven't created one before, don't worry, as it has already created a default one for you based on your Firebase project.

  <figure><img src="/files/RT3QijFnznqTYkXvSG4O" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* As you are directed to Google Analytics, navigate to **Account > Account access management**

  <figure><img src="/files/mAplp2AdJQJV6X20zOmd" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Click the **+** icon to **Add user**. Then, **paste the email address** in the field with **Viewer permission.** Then, click **Add**.

  <figure><img src="/files/q17TosEvou5WsG6ALEap" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

  <figure><img src="/files/4bP5JvZefjkekMs59zMQ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 4. Request to publish your app

Once you've completed the above steps, navigate to our Publish page and send us a request to publish the app and go live with this feature!

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**Please Note:** This feature requires a **new build** of your app.\
If your app has already been published, you’ll still need to send us another **publish request** so we can submit the updated build with Analytics enabled.
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***

🎉 **Congratulations!** You have finished setting up the Analytics feature. Once your app is updated, kindly go to the Analytics tab in the SimiCart app to see the metrics show up as new data comes in.

***

## 📊Understanding your data

In this version, you can track the following core metrics:

### **📥 Installs**

**What it means:**\
The total number of times your app was installed on iOS or Android devices within the selected time range.

**Why it matters:**\
A high install count shows that your app is attracting new users. Track this to evaluate how well your marketing and promotions are working.

### **💰 Total Sales**

**What it means:**\
The total revenue generated from purchases made through the app during the selected time range.

**Why it matters:**\
This metric shows how much your app is contributing to your overall sales. It helps you assess the impact of app-exclusive deals, campaigns, or design changes.

### **📱 Sessions**

**What it means:**\
The number of times users open and actively interact with your app. A new session starts after 30 minutes of inactivity.

**Why it matters:**\
More sessions mean higher engagement. If sessions drop, consider ways to boost usage—such as sending notifications or highlighting new content.

### **🔁 Returning Customer Rate**

**What it means:**\
The percentage of customers who came back after their first visit during the selected time range.\
**Formula:** Returning customers ÷ Total customers.

**Why it matters:**\
A strong return rate means your app provides enough value for users to come back. This reflects customer satisfaction and helps measure retention over time.

***

## 💡 Tips

Use these tips to make the most of your analytics data:

* **Track install trends after promotions**\
  Launching a new campaign or offering discounts? Check your **Installs** to see if the campaign is driving new users to download your app.
* **Monitor sales during peak times**\
  Keep an eye on **Total Sales** during holidays, flash sales, or when launching new products to understand what drives revenue.
* **Increase session count with push notifications**\
  If your **Sessions** are low, consider sending timely push notifications to re-engage users with updates, offers, or back-in-stock alerts.
* **Improve retention with loyalty features**\
  A low **Returning Customer Rate** may indicate that users don’t see enough value to return. Try adding app-exclusive content, loyalty programs, or post-purchase follow-ups.
* **Compare metrics over time**\
  Use different date ranges to spot trends and seasonality. Is performance improving month over month? Are users more active on weekends?
* **Use multiple metrics together**\
  For example, if installs are high but sessions are low, you may have onboarding issues. Combine insights for a fuller picture.

***

For further assistance, please contact SimiCart support team via <help@simicart.com> or our live chat.


# Push Notifications | OneSignal integration)

A powerful mobile-first communication channel that can increase your store's user engagement like never before.

## 🎯 Why use Push Notifications

Push notifications are small, pop-up messages sent to users' devices from your mobile app, and can be viewed from the device lock screen when an app isn't currently in use.

What's special about push notifications is that they are designed to capture users' attention in real-time, and often trigger immediate engagement. Therefore, they can be used to convey reminders, updates, promotions, and more.

***

## ⚙️ How to set up

### **1. Set up your OneSignal account**

#### **1.1. Create your app in your OneSignal account**

Our push notifications are powered by OneSignal, so you'll need to have a OneSignal account first to use this feature. Don't have one? Don't worry, you can [create a free OneSignal account](https://dashboard.onesignal.com/signup) for an UNLIMITED number of push notifications!

<figure><img src="/files/ijUknNOZ7y0nQjSei4Xl" alt=""><figcaption><p>Provide your needs information</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/HnYDTX9zI59OrVBH0OJM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Provide your business information</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/52n3kSn9XcYGNAYBMzLI" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create your app on the spot</p></figcaption></figure>

You have now successfully created your first app with OneSignal!

#### 1.2. Share your OneSignal account with SimiCart

As you're directed to your app's dashboard, click **Settings** on the left navigation menu to proceed to the next step.

<figure><img src="/files/im691rwizxFz5oqarXHP" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

For us to assist you with platform configurations, we'll need your account access. In **Settings** section, please navigate to **Team Members** > **Invite to App,** then add <help@simicart.com> in **Admin** role.

<figure><img src="/files/k9JdKnQGZbY5nfG5pKIg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on <strong>Team Members</strong> on <strong>Settings</strong> page.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/HMME5Iv1UBLpJRCwMe9r" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Invite to App</strong> on <strong>Team Members</strong> page.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/0Bog023O4zCRQzjUQbBA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fill in our email, help@simicart.com &#x26; set the role to <strong>Admin.</strong> Click <strong>Invite</strong> and done!</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 1.3. Get the OneSignal App ID

Now, to get your account connected to SimiCart, from the app's **Settings** page, please navigate to **Keys & IDs**.

<figure><img src="/files/m8MEVrte7EmUG7PY65mE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Keys &#x26; IDs</strong> on <strong>Settings</strong> page.</p></figcaption></figure>

You'll need both **OneSignal App ID** & **REST API Key** (**API Authentication Key**) for the next step.

<figure><img src="/files/C1pIMImyYDzmUwNXMJGN" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the <strong>App ID</strong> section of <strong>Key &#x26; IDs</strong> page, find &#x26; copy <strong>OneSignal App ID.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/i8t4LVk2VWpNYetq55hZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the <strong>API keys</strong> section of <strong>Key &#x26; IDs</strong> page, add &#x26; copy your <strong>REST API Key</strong> (<strong>API Authentication Key</strong>).</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 1.4. Enable the integration between your OneSignal & SimiCart

Now, from SimiCart Mobile App Builder admin dashboard, please navigate to **Push notifications.**

Paste the previously copied **OneSignal App ID** & **REST API Key** into their corresponding fields, then click **Check connection** to validate your OneSignal account's connection to SimiCart.

<figure><img src="/files/rnrhU02WCSHEyqYBYHm9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Now your OneSignal account has been successfully connected to SimiCart!

### 2. Set up Firebase

#### 2.1. Create a Firebase project

First, create a new project with your app name at [Google Firebase](https://console.firebase.google.com/u/0/).

<figure><img src="/files/rDT7gB6OWVl0Afi7q29S" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: If you have already created a Firebase project before, you don't have to create a new one. Simply request to have us set up the Push notification feature.
{% endhint %}

#### 2.2. Share your Firebase project with SimiCart

After creating the project successfully, please navigate to **Project Overview** > **Users and Permissions**, then add our email, [androidteam@simicart.com](#why-use-sign-in-with-apple-and-google), as Owner.

<figure><img src="/files/HxS8C6dI239yvbOQlAuD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/9ZrixFzOaFbB8Vn6sx8y" alt=""><figcaption><p>In <strong>Users and permission</strong> page, click <strong>Add member.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/I5PSp02kLVUkiA6mR162" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fill in <strong>androidteam@simicart.com</strong> and set the role to <strong>Owner</strong>. Click <strong>Add member</strong> to confirm.</p></figcaption></figure>

Now you've done all the necessary steps to get your push notifications up and going. Leave the rest to us!

***

## 🔔 How to manage

After the push notifications feature has been integrated into your app, it's time to create and send your first push notifications!

To start creating a new push notification, please click "Create new" button on our **Push notifications** page. The locations might vary based on whether you have already created a push notification or not.

<figure><img src="/files/NtMGNYnZFB26LOJvTKMc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click "Create new" to create a new push notification</p></figcaption></figure>

You will then be redirected to our **New Push Notification** page, where you can set up the following information for your push notifications:

* **Title:** The top-most text of your notification. Optional, but highly recommended to grab your user's attention.
* **Message:** Main content of your notification. Required.
* **Message name:** A name to internally identify your message among other messages you've sent. If left blank, value filled in ‘Message’ field will be used as the name of this message.
* **Image:** An optional large image to illustrate your notification contents. The recommended image format is a jpg filetype with 2:1 aspect ratio landscape.
* **Launch destination:** A destination that your notification redirects users to upon being clicked. You can choose to redirect to a product page, a product listing page (collection page) or a Web URL. If left blank, this message will automatically launch the app homepage upon click.
* **Delivery schedule:** You can schedule a message up to 30 days in advance. The timezone in which the message will be sent is based on your operating system's time.

  Select **Specific time** to set when the notifications should start sending.

<figure><img src="/files/jLr4p2ipt4irF741WXB0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Save</strong> to send or schedule your push notification.</p></figcaption></figure>

After clicking **Save** to send or schedule your push notification, you'll be redirected back to the **Push notifications** dashboard, where you can see and manage all of your created notifications.

On the upper right of the page, you will see two buttons: **View global report** & **Create new**.

If you want to create another push notification, click **Create now.**

If you want to check high-level reporting on the overall performance of your push notifications campaign, click **View global report.** For more details regarding the report, please refer to this [article](https://documentation.onesignal.com/docs/analytics).

<figure><img src="/files/nTkcGzmYexlMzFEcBwnf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click "Create new" to create a new push notification. Or click "View global report" to check the high-level report on the effectiveness of your push notifications strategy.</p></figcaption></figure>

With each push notification, in the **Action** column, you have the option to either **duplicate** the notification settings for a new one to save time, or **view report** on the performance of the chosen push notification.

<figure><img src="/files/9GYDpPGuwuIxJ85e2hXN" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the Action column, choose "Duplicate" or "View report".</p></figcaption></figure>

When viewing report for each push notification, you can check the following statistics:

**Delivered:** The number of messages that were sent from OneSignal to the Push Servers (Google (FCM), Apple (APNS), Huawei (HMS), etc.). This does not necessarily mean the devices have received these notifications.

**Click-Through Rate:** Click-Through-Rate (CTR) is measured by (total clicks/delivered) \* 100%

**Delivery Statistics:** Provides feedback on how the message performed via 5 delivery statuses of your push notifications:

* *Delivered:* As mentioned above.
* *Remaining*: The number of devices that have not received the notification yet. These would be for notifications sent using Timezone optimizations.
* *Unsubscribed*: A failure reason. The number of devices that were unreachable and likely due to being unsubscribed from push notifications. Once a device has been detected as unsubscribed, it will be marked as unsubscribed and future notifications will not be sent to it unless it re-subscribes to notifications again.
* *Failed*: The number of devices that did not get a notification due to an error.

  These errors are typically caused due to one of the following reasons:

  1. Your OneSignal Application Settings are incorrect.
  2. These tokens belong to an app that does not match your OneSignal settings.
  3. Some other backend error occurred.
* *Capped*: The number of notifications that were not sent due to your OneSignal frequency capping settings.

**Message Settings:** Provides basic configuration of your push notifications including title, message, sending time, and launch destination.

<figure><img src="/files/FqAW8OE2ZvbrHCljcoW6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

#### ✨ Now, are you ready to take your user engagement to the next level with our unlimited push notifications?

Need help during the process? Reach out to the **SimiCart support team** via live chat or our email address at <help@simicart.com>.


# Languages

This is where you manage translation texts for each language you have published on your Shopify store. You can access this page from the navigation menu.

<figure><img src="/files/aX6GGm6J2Q98PAib87BL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 1. Manage languages

All published languages on your store will be automatically displayed. Therefore, if you would like to add a new language in our dashboard, please publish that language on your Shopify store first.

We currently support pre-translated contents for 17 languages, including Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Russian, Dutch, French, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese (Traditional), German, Swedish. Please rest assured that for other languages, you can still add your own manual translation and have it applied in the app.

Languages with pre-translated contents will be labeled as "Pre-translated contents available", while other remaining languages will be labeled as "Manual translation needed."

<figure><img src="/files/ehtB4qo61h6WrKDw7da5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Languages with pre-translated contents will be marked as "Pre-translated contents available"</p></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Customize translation

To start customize in-app translation for one language, click **Translate** button on that language card.

<figure><img src="/files/XjUNWvKchrUxcHpvwonm" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Translate</strong> button to start customizing in-app translation.</p></figcaption></figure>

The **Edit in-app text translation for \[your language]** modal will be opened. You can view, edit, add and delete translation for in-app texts in the modal. Click **Save** to save changes made by your actions.

<figure><img src="/files/uFtWMK5jLSf9Ayqv0UR6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Input the text you want to edit translation in the search bar. If the translation is already available, you'll be able to find it among suggested results right below the search bar. Click on the translation field to edit.

<figure><img src="/files/uGLaZsSUE2v11Y12FTsD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If the translation is not available yet, you can add a new translation for the text by clicking on **Add "\[your text]"** below the search bar.

<figure><img src="/files/B5OcPJR0ojLmAmZtW2FM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Add "[your text]"</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/yd7aVRgrAoGZTkziKLPE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fill in your translation and click <strong>Save</strong> to add the new transation!</p></figcaption></figure>

You can also delete any translations by clicking on the Delete icon on the right side of the translation field.

<figure><img src="/files/m1W5s3eP0JYhq7PeAcFT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


# Features

Empower your in-app user experience with additional features!

A feature-rich mobile app can empower user experience in ways that are even beyond your expectations. And now with the help of various third-party apps on Shopify market, adding new & exciting features into your mobile app has never been easier.

Don't find your users' favorite features? Feel free to send us your feature requests via one of the following channels:

* Our in-app live chat
* Our email <help@simicart.com>
* Or click on **Feature requests** on our homepage and submit your request.

<figure><img src="/files/eLVbBm76RS7sBtA03Szj" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Let's give your users a wonderful mobile experience - one that might be even better than your web store!

### In This Section

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[Push Notifications | OneSignal integration)](/push-notifications-or-onesignal-integration)
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[Product Reviews | Judge.me integration](/features/driving-store-purchase/product-reviews-or-judge.me-integration)
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[Effortless Login with OTP](/features/gaining-new-users/effortless-login-with-otp)
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[App Download Section](/features/gaining-new-users/app-download-section)
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[Smart App Banner](/features/gaining-new-users/smart-app-banner)
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[Analytics](/analytics)
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[Filters](/features/driving-store-purchase/filters)
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# Gaining new users


# Smart App Banner

Display a small banner on top of the mobile website screen to inform and drive users to install your mobile app.

<figure><img src="/files/nCuEdEo9J45TKWOoqCpo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use Smart App Banner

A smart app banner is a lightweight promotional banner that appears at the top of your mobile website. It encourages visitors to download your mobile app by showing key information like your company name, app description, and a direct download button.

With SimiCart’s Smart App Banner, you can:

* Promote your iOS and Android apps to mobile visitors.
* Provide a seamless download experience with one-click redirection to app stores.
* Customize the appearance to match your website branding.

***

## ⚙️ How to set up

### **1. Activate the App Embed Block**

Before the banner can appear, you must activate the **app embed block**. To do so, please navigate to your **Shopify Theme Editor > App embeds**, enable **Smart App Banner** from SimiCart and click **Save.**

<figure><img src="/files/wEQcGvVdt9XlQ9CTFrTe" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### **2. Enable feature**

After activation, navigate to **Features > Smart App Banner**, then toggle the **Enable** switch to turn on the Smart App Banner.

Note: The toggle is only available when your app is published on the **Google Play Store** and/or the **Apple App Store**.

### **3. Customize**

#### 📑 **Contents**

Fill in the following details to customize the contents of your banner:

<figure><img src="/files/bnxI2BeWdhvyf89jt58s" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

| Field                   | Description                                                                           |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Company name**        | Enter the name of your company or brand to display in the banner.                     |
| **Description**         | Provide a short, compelling description of your mobile app.                           |
| **Call-to-action text** | Customize the call-to-action (e.g., “Get,” “Install,” “Download”).                    |
| **App listing URL**     | Add the direct URLs to your app on the **Google Play Store** and **Apple App Store**. |

#### 🎨 Design Customization

You can also adjust the colors of the banner elements to match your branding:

<figure><img src="/files/1ye7C7Br542cgqhnYMDw" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

| Element                              | Description                                                |
| ------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Banner background**                | Customize the overall background color of the banner.      |
| **Banner title**                     | Set the color of the company name.                         |
| **Banner text**                      | Change the color of the description and company name text. |
| **Call-to-action button background** | Choose the background color for the action button.         |
| **Call-to-action text**              | Set the color of the text inside the button.               |

***

## 📱 Preview

A live preview of your Smart App Banner appears on the right side of the configuration screen. This allows you to see how your banner will look on mobile before going live.

***

## 💡 Tips

* Ensure your app is live on at least one app store before enabling the banner.
* Keep the **description** short and clear to improve conversion.
* Match colors with your website theme for a seamless user experience.

***

For further assistance, please contact SimiCart support team via <help@simicart.com> or our live chat.


# Effortless Login with OTP

Enable secure, password-free login using a one-time password sent to users’ email addresses. This feature is fully compatible with Shopify’s recommended Customer Accounts.

To enable the **Login with OTP** feature in your SimiCart-powered mobile app, you’ll need to connect it with Shopify’s Customer Account API via the Headless app developed by Shopify.

## Step 1: Install the Headless App

Go to the [**Headless**](https://apps.shopify.com/headless?st_source=autocomplete) app on the Shopify App Store and click **Install**.

<figure><img src="/files/EX2yoJqx56hN3Qb6q7uc" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Step 2: Create a Storefront

After installation, open the **Headless** app from your Shopify Admin and click **Create Storefront**.

<figure><img src="/files/hXFJcDfV71tYMaBby8Mv" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Step 3: Configure & Retrieve Client ID

In the Shopify Admin, open the **Headless** app. Scroll down to the **Manage API access** section, where you'll see both the *Storefront API* and *Customer Account API* options. Locate **Customer Account API**, then click the **Manage** button next to it, as shown in the screenshot below.

<figure><img src="/files/bxWJPjpICWT79BEc5Rto" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

On the next screen, change the **Client type** to **Public (Mobile app)** and click **Save**.

<figure><img src="/files/TbE26AMvaflU7ohf8jDW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After saving, copy the **Client ID** in **Customer Account API credentials** section below. You’ll need it in the next step.

<figure><img src="/files/xEjPlWvfLAXLmJwGjJo9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Step 4: Enable Login with OTP in SimiCart

In your SimiCart Dashboard, go to the **Features** section and select to configure **Login with OTP**.

<figure><img src="/files/LxDRD5Ogn2jTSakrhuFb" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Paste the **Client ID** you copied from the Headless app into the **Client ID** field, then click **Check connection** to verify the authentication & enable the feature for your mobile app.

<figure><img src="/files/QNS65zNIBvUwuvmeUxIX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Paste the <strong>Client ID</strong> you copied from the Headless app into the <strong>Client ID</strong> field</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/iUDTndmyyk42HpjXa9I2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Check connection</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/HBbqw5o0VlZ66VYZ86F8" alt=""><figcaption><p>And done!</p></figcaption></figure>

**Note:** This feature can only be enabled if you use Shopify’s recommended version of customer accounts for your store.


# App Download Section

Encourage more installs by promoting your mobile app directly on your Shopify storefront

<figure><img src="/files/NT6IbswON89dCtHJjauA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use App Download Section

The **App Download Section** lets you add a professional-looking area to your Shopify store pages where visitors can quickly download your mobile app. It includes:

* **App Store and Google Play download buttons**
* A **QR code** for mobile scanning

This section is ideal for placing in your store’s **footer** and **homepage** — anywhere your customers are already engaged and more likely to install your app.

***

## ⚙️ How to set up

### 1. Add section to your theme

* Go to **Shopify Theme Editor**
* Add the **SimiCart App Download Section** to your desired location (e.g., footer)
* Save your changes.

### 2. Enable feature

* Go to the configuration page of App download section on SimiCart.
* Toggle the **Enable** switch to turn on the section

Note: This option becomes active only if your app is available on the **App Store** or **Google Play Store**

### **3. Configure**

Enter your app store links and choose whether to display a Smart QR code for easy downloads.

| Field                | What to Do                                                                                                         |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **App listing URLs** | Paste your app store links (Google Play and/or Apple App Store) into the fields                                    |
| **Smart QR**         | Toggle this on to show a QR code — customers can scan it on desktop to instantly download your app on their phones |

> 💡 **Tip:** QR codes are perfect for capturing mobile installs from desktop visitors.

***

## 📱 Preview

You’ll see a live preview of how the section will appear on your storefront.\
Click **“Go to Theme Editor”** to adjust layout or test visibility on different devices.

***

## 💡 Tips

* **Place the section** in high-traffic areas like the footer, homepage, or thank-you page.
* **Use strong text** like “Get our app now” or “Shop easier on our mobile app.”
* **Enable Smart QR** to make it frictionless for desktop users to get your app.

***

For further assistance, please contact SimiCart support team via <help@simicart.com> or our live chat. We’re happy to help you grow your app user base!


# B2B registration form | BSS B2B & Wholesale Solution integration

Create a dedicated registration form to verify a wholesale company in your mobile app

<figure><img src="/files/pjQaK4Q21It0WD44vQxB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use B2B registration form | BSS B2B & Wholesale Solution integration

If you are a B2B Shopify merchant, this feature lets you **seamlessly integrate BSS B2B Solution with your mobile app**, so the same registration forms from your Shopify online store also appear in the app — no extra setup needed!

<table><thead><tr><th width="228.6015625">Merchant Goal</th><th>How This Feature Helps</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Onboard B2B clients anytime, anywhere</td><td>Allows wholesalers to register via the app during travel or off-hours, without needing to open their computers, thereby enticing sign-ups.</td></tr><tr><td>Reach mobile-first customers</td><td>Offers a seamless, app-native form experience, appealing to clients who prefer mobile interactions</td></tr><tr><td>Keep consistency across platforms</td><td>Show the same form on both web and mobile for a unified customer experience</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 📌 Prerequisite <a href="#prerequisite" id="prerequisite"></a>

Before proceeding, make sure:

* You are in the SimiCart Premium plan
* You have installed the [<mark style="color:purple;">**BSS B2B & Wholesale Solution**</mark>](https://apps.shopify.com/b2b-solution-custom-pricing?search_id=82ee2a26-939a-48dd-b76f-855ca9d2f4d2\&surface_detail=b2b+solution\&surface_inter_position=1\&surface_intra_position=6\&surface_type=search) app on your Shopify store. Then, in the app:
  * You have turned on Registration forms

    <figure><img src="/files/7aSXFfvYHfmJ5dOH937Q" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
  * The form you want to display on the mobile app is enabled and saved

    <figure><img src="/files/yl6t8fb85K5CgMZ3P79N" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## ⚙️ How to set up

### 1. Turn on Public API in BSS B2B Solution

* From the BSS B2B Solution admin dashboard, navigate to **Public API**. Then, if necessary, click **Enable** to turn it on for potential connection with other applications.

  <div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/JfoOJUdI1pBjjvWh4URC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
* Next, copy the **API Key** and save it for later use

  <figure><img src="/files/Oa0WM2gVE3YY7aBAiH66" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Get the Form ID

* Navigate to **Customer management** tab > **Registration Forms** > **Configuration**. Then, choose the form you would like to display in the mobile app and copy its Form ID.

  <figure><img src="/files/G9J8gf764IR4I8eJE2xj" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 3. Enable the integration with SimiCart

* Now, from the SimiCart Mobile App Builder admin dashboard, navigate to **Features** and find **B2B registration form | BSS B2B & Wholesale Solution integration.** Click **Configure.**

  <figure><img src="/files/4WtLmLsJJOuFTfnCTCxZ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Paste the **Form ID** and the **API key**. Then, click on **Check connection.** Once successful, toggle **Enable** to make it active.

  <figure><img src="/files/Bv50eEUB6CerFiJmbFe8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* Click **Save**


# Sign in with Google and Apple

Allow customers to log in to your mobile app quickly using their existing Apple ID or Google account.

<figure><img src="/files/11DMwoFA7Z42GEwjXFIU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## :dart: Why use Sign in with Google and Apple

If you are a Shopify Plus merchant who uses Legacy account mode, this feature eliminates friction from the login experience by allowing users to access your app with a single tap without remembering or typing passwords.

* Existing customers can sign in instantly using their Google/Apple account associated with their current email address.
* New customers can register just as quickly via either a Google or an Apple account. When they later log in to your online store, they can simply use the **Forgot password** option to set one.

This will lead to faster onboarding, increased sign-up completion rates, and fewer abandoned sessions. At the same time, it leverages the security and trust of Apple and Google’s authentication systems, helping to protect user data while providing you with cleaner, more reliable customer accounts from day one.

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

* You are a Shopify Plus merchant
* You use Legacy customer account mode

## ⚙️ **How to set up** <a href="#how-to-set-up" id="how-to-set-up"></a>

### 1. Create a Firebase project

First, create a new project with your app name at [Google Firebase](https://console.firebase.google.com/u/0/).

<figure><img src="/files/rDT7gB6OWVl0Afi7q29S" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: If you have already created a Firebase project for your app with SimiCart before, you don't have to create another.
{% endhint %}

### 2. Share your Firebase project with SimiCart

After creating the project successfully, please navigate to **Project Overview** > **Users and Permissions**, then add our email, [androidteam@simicart.com](#why-use-sign-in-with-apple-and-google), as Owner.

<figure><img src="/files/HxS8C6dI239yvbOQlAuD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/9ZrixFzOaFbB8Vn6sx8y" alt=""><figcaption><p>In <strong>Users and permission</strong> page, click <strong>Add member.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/I5PSp02kLVUkiA6mR162" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fill in <strong>androidteam@simicart.com</strong> and set the role to <strong>Owner</strong>. Click <strong>Add member</strong> to confirm.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 3. Configure Multipass connection

On your Shopify Admin, open Settings and navigate to the **Customer account** tab

<figure><img src="/files/tmSVE4Xz250xWOybyQbn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Scroll down to the **Legacy customer account.** Make sure **Multipass** is turned on and **Copy** **Secret**.

<figure><img src="/files/Swv4ibXDk1L3EeHNNKK3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After that, navigate to **SimiCart > Features** tab, and find to configure **Sign in with Google and Apple** feature.

<figure><img src="/files/BSmV8ee7CV2i4Ltwh8bD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Paste the **Multipass secret** and click **Check connection**. Once successful, toggle Enable the feature and click **Save**.

<figure><img src="/files/MyNT9oyIZURjsJLsKSay" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 4. Request to publish

Once you've completed the above steps, navigate to our Publish page and send us a request to publish the app and go live with this feature!

## :warning: Important note

* This feature hasn't been made compatible with [**B2B registration form**](https://docs.simicart.com/~/revisions/lspglNg5BIN60rn3duh6/features/gaining-new-users/b2b-registration-form-or-bss-b2b-and-wholesale-solution-integration) to support the registration process.
* Multipass should not be switched off as the connection would be broken and the feature would not work. Turning the feature back on requires repeating [Step 3](#id-3.-configure-multipass-connection).


# Driving store purchase


# Filters

This guide helps Shopify store admins set up product filters using the Search & Discovery app so the filters appear in the mobile app built using your mobile app builder.

<div><figure><img src="/files/R0UI7LfMGEz0oH863Yeu" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/hD0Q3eTTSCu3V1jY5s1j" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

## 🎯 Why use Product Filters

Adding filters to your app’s collection pages improves the shopping experience:

* Helps users quickly narrow down product results.
* Reduces browsing time and increases conversion rates.
* Essential for stores with many SKUs or categories.

***

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

You have installed the [**Shopify Search & Discovery**](https://apps.shopify.com/search-and-discovery) app.

***

## 🧩 Types of Filters

| **Filter Type**    | **Description**                                                                  | **Available on Plan**                                              | **Use Case Example**                                                                       |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Basic Filters**  | Filters for **Price** and **Availability**.                                      | **Basic Plan**: Only Price and Availability filters.               | **Basic Plan**: Ideal for stores with simple needs like "In Stock" or price sorting.       |
| **Custom Filters** | Filters based on **metafields** or **variant options** (e.g., Color, Skin Type). | **Pro & Premium Plans**: All other filters, including custom ones. | **Pro Plan**: Best for stores needing filters like **Color**, **Material**, **Skin Type**. |

***

## ⚙️How to set up

### 1. Configure Data for Filters

#### 1.1 Basic Filters (Price and Availability)

No configuration needed. These filters are built into the **Basic Plan** and automatically available.

#### 1.2 Custom Filters (e.g., Color, Skin Type, Material)

You need to create custom metafields for these filters.

**2.1 Create Metafield Definitions**

1. Go to **Settings > Custom Data > Products**.
2. Click **Add definition**.
3. Enter a name like **Color**, **Skin Type**, etc.
4. Set **Namespace and key** (e.g., `custom.color`).
5. Select a content type (e.g., **Single line text** or **List of values**).
6. (Optional) Define predefined values to keep filtering consistent.
7. Click **Save**.

💡 **Advanced:** Shopify also supports more complex metafield structures using the **Metaobject Reference** feature. This allows you to store structured data (like multiple fields per filter option), useful for rich filtering and content reuse.\
🔗 Learn more about Metaobject references

**2.2 Add Metafield Values to Products**

1. Go to **Products** > select a product.
2. Scroll to the **Metafields** section.
3. Fill in the value for your metafield (e.g., **Dry** under "Skin Type").
4. Click **Save**.

***

### 2. Enable Filters in Shopify Search & Discovery

**Use case:** You want to activate standard filters like **Price**, **Availability**, or **Vendor**.

✅ **Recommended for:**

* Quick setup with no extra configuration.
* Stores using built-in Shopify product data.

**📌 Steps:**

1. Open the **Search & Discovery** app in your Shopify Admin.
2. Go to the **Filters** tab.
3. Enable available filters such as:
   * **Availability**
   * **Price**
   * **Product Type**
   * **Vendor**
4. Click **Save**.

### 3. Enable Filters in Simicart

**Use case:** You want to activate the filters you've already enabled in **Search & Discovery** for use in your **Simicart** mobile app.

✅ **Recommended for:**

* Quick activation of filters already configured in **Search & Discovery**.
* Ensuring filters are displayed properly in your mobile app.

**📌 Steps:**

1. Open the **Simicart** mobile app builder configuration.
2. Go to the **Filters** section.
3. The filters you configured in **Search & Discovery** will automatically appear in the list.
4. Simply toggle the filters you want to enable in the mobile app.
5. Click **Save** to apply the settings

***

## ✅ Summary: Filter Types & Use Cases

| **Filter Name**  | **Source Type**   | **Example Use Case**           |
| ---------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Price**        | Shopify default   | All stores                     |
| **Availability** | Shopify default   | Show in-stock items only       |
| **Vendor**       | Shopify default   | Multi-brand stores             |
| **Color**        | Product metafield | Apparel, accessories, skincare |
| **Skin Type**    | Product metafield | Beauty/skincare                |
| **Material**     | Product metafield | Furniture, home decor          |

***

## 💡 Tips

* **Consistency:** Use consistent values for metafields (avoid **Red** vs **red**).
* **Predefined Lists:** Prefer predefined lists over free text where possible.
* **Clutter:** Limit the number of filters shown to avoid clutter.
* **Enabled Filters:** Only enabled filters in **Search & Discovery** will appear in the mobile app.


# Product Reviews | Judge.me integration

Encourage users to make purchases with verified reviews from fellow users.

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## 🎯 Why use Product Reviews | Judge.me integration

This feature lets you **seamlessly integrate Judge.me with your mobile app**, so the same product reviews and star ratings from your Shopify store also appear in the app — no extra setup needed!

| **Merchant Goal**                       | **How This Feature Helps**                                                        |
| --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 🌟 Build trust with social proof        | Display verified reviews and star ratings to boost buyer confidence               |
| 🔁 Keep consistency across platforms    | Show the same reviews on both web and mobile for a unified customer experience    |
| ⏱️ Automate review collection & display | Judge.me automatically requests and publishes reviews — no manual effort required |
| 📈 Increase mobile conversions          | Positive reviews help convince users to purchase directly from the app            |

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

You have installed the [**Judge.me**](https://apps.shopify.com/judgeme) app on your Shopify store.

## ⚙️How to set up

### 1. Get the private token

From the Judge.me admin dashboard, navigate to **General Settings > Integrations > View API token**. Then, copy the **Private API token** provided.

<figure><img src="/files/ECIMAAlui2PZwOyhB60o" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/dNSh1Mc2jhwoTSlnYjJa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Copy <strong>Private API token.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

### 2. Enable the integration

Now, from SimiCart Mobile App Builder admin dashboard, navigate to **Features** > **Product reviews | Judge.me integration.** Click **Activate.**

<figure><img src="/files/YimK2ChAPjaclgcsZ0Hg" alt=""><figcaption><p>In <strong>Product reviews | Judge.me integration</strong> section, click <strong>Activate.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

Paste the previously copied **Private API token** into **API token** field then click on **Check connection**. You have integrated Judge.me into your app successfully!

<figure><img src="/files/H0jORN2FjL6QPp44mB7i" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

Need help during the process? Reach out to the **SimiCart support team** via live chat or our email address at <help@simicart.com>. We're here to make your mobile setup experience as smart and seamless as possible!


# Product Labels (SimiCart)

Highlight sale and sold-out products instantly to improve visibility and drive smart shopping decisions.

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## 🎯 Why use **SimiCart product labels**

**SimiCart Product Labels** feature allows you to automatically display eye-catching **Sale** and **Sold Out** labels on your product cards and product detail pages. These visual cues help shoppers:

* Quickly spot discounted items
* Avoid clicking into out-of-stock products
* Make confident, faster purchase decisions

***

## ⚙️ How to set up

### 1. **Sale label**

Enable the sale label to highlight products with active discounts.

| Field                      | Description                                                                     |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Enable toggle**          | Turn this ON to show a label when a discount is applied                         |
| **Label text**             | Enter the custom text you want (e.g., `Sale`, `20% OFF`, `Limited Deal`)        |
| **Position on card**       | Choose where the label appears on product images (e.g., bottom left, top right) |
| **Label text color**       | Customize the label text color to match your store theme                        |
| **Label background color** | Choose a bold color to make the sale label stand out (e.g., red for urgency)    |

🛍 **Example:** When a product is discounted, shoppers will see a red “Sale” badge on the product image in both grid view and product details.

***

### 2. **Sold out label**

Enable the sold-out label to inform shoppers when a product is out of stock.

| Field                      | Description                                                             |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Enable toggle**          | Turn this ON to show a label for out-of-stock items                     |
| **Label text**             | Customize the message (e.g., `Sold Out`, `Out of Stock`, `Unavailable`) |
| **Position on card**       | Choose the badge position (same options as above)                       |
| **Label text color**       | Adjust to match your brand palette                                      |
| **Label background color** | Use a color like blue or gray for a calm, neutral tone                  |

🔒 **Pro Tip:** Showing a "Sold Out" label instead of hiding the product can build trust and urgency.

***

## 📱 Preview

The mobile mockup on the right side of the screen provides a **real-time preview** of how the labels will appear on your storefront. Adjust colors and positions until it fits your design preferences.

***

## 💡 Tips

* Keep label text **short and clear** (under 2 words is ideal).
* Use **contrasting colors** so labels stand out on any product image.
* Place labels consistently to avoid visual clutter.
* Use labels in tandem with features like **Quick Add to Cart** to guide shopper behavior.

***

Need help styling or translating labels? Reach out to the **SimiCart support team** via live chat or our email address at **<help@simicart.com>**. We're here to make your mobile setup experience as smart and seamless as possible!


# Product Labels | BSS Labels & Badges integration

Highlight products with advanced, eye-catching labels from BSS Labels & Badges.

<figure><img src="/files/oN5waEHL519m92LK7sOJ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use Product Labels | BSS Labels & Badges Integration

This feature lets you **seamlessly integrate the BSS Labels & Badges app** with your mobile app, so the same promotional labels (e.g. *Sale*, *New*, *Out of Stock*) that appear on your Shopify store will also show up in your app — no extra setup required!

| Merchant Goal                           | How This Feature Helps                                                        |
| --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 🔥 Promote bestsellers & deals          | Draw customer attention with bold, styled labels like “Hot” or “Limited Time” |
| 📱 Create a unified shopping experience | Maintain consistent branding across web and mobile                            |
| 🕒 Save time on manual updates          | No need to reapply labels — everything syncs from your Shopify store          |
| 📈 Increase mobile conversions          | Labels guide customers to take action faster                                  |

***

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

You have installed the [**BSS: Product Labels & Badges**](https://apps.shopify.com/product-labels-by-bss?st_source=autocomplete\&surface_detail=autocomplete_apps) app.

***

## ⚙️ How to set up

1. Navigate to **Product Label | BSS Labels & Badges Integration** in your SimiCart dashboard.
2. Click the **Enable** button.
3. Your mobile app will now automatically pull and display the product labels you’ve configured in the BSS app.

***

Need help during the process? Reach out to the **SimiCart support team** via live chat or our email address at <help@simicart.com>. We're here to make your mobile setup experience as smart and seamless as possible!


# Shopify Bundles Integrations

This guide details the steps required to integrate Shopify Bundles with SimiCart to help sell bundles in your mobile app.

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## 1. Create a Headless storefront

* Go to the [**Headless**](https://apps.shopify.com/headless?st_source=autocomplete) app on the Shopify App Store and click **Install** (if you haven't installed it)

<figure><img src="/files/xZzLO3lhthOXzW4HH52J" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* After installation, open the **Headless** app from your Shopify Admin and click **Create Storefront**.

<figure><img src="/files/t2ZBq3c5VwyyCXG5np6G" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Click **Manage** for Storefront API

<figure><img src="/files/mYdmdSRx22GhCMNLBWA3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Click on the **Pen** icon to edit the Storefront API permissions and **check all boxes** to turn on all permissions so Shopify Bundles & SimiCart can be integrated.

<figure><img src="/files/UDBakQpxLi3fZEF9Trcg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Once done, **Save** your edits, then copy your **Private access token** and share it with our Customer Service Executive.

<figure><img src="/files/U6SuQCOUOfVot1NpOXse" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 2. Include your products in the created Headless storefront sales channel

* You can bulk edit your products to include them in the Headless storefront as a sales channel.

  <figure><img src="/files/T3vKq7u6hUIpOF9W9V4O" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


# Subscription & Marketing


# Klaviyo Email Subscription

Collect customer emails in your mobile app and sync them with Klaviyo to send welcome emails, promotions, and marketing campaigns automatically.

<figure><img src="/files/pKxaoTlPa6Heywm7F9FH" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use Klaviyo Email Subscription

If you use Klaviyo, this feature helps you collect users' emails from the moment they first open the app and automatically store them in the lists in your Klaviyo account.

This means your app becomes not just a sales channel, but also a powerful tool to grow your subscriber list and keep customers engaged with timely, personalized messages that drive repeat purchases and long-term loyalty.

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

* You are on SimiCart Pro plan
* You have an active Klaviyo account.

  (Don’t have a Klaviyo account. Visit [here](https://www.klaviyo.com/sign-up) to create)

## ⚙️ **How to set up**

### 1. Create a private API in Klaviyo

From your Klaviyo Home page, click on your account's name section to navigate to **Settings > API keys**

<figure><img src="/files/f0TcRe7n0C0mpUeenwaY" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Click on **Create Private API Key**

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**Save** the key for later use

### **2. Enable the integration with SimiCart**

Go to your SimiCart app in Shopify Admin and navigate to the **Features** tab. Then, find **Klaviyo Email Subscription** and click on **Configure**.

After that, **paste in the API key** and **check the connection**. Once successful, switch to **Enable** the integration, then **Save**.

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Congratulations! You have successfully established a connection between Klaviyo and SimiCart.

### 3. Add Klaviyo list to mobile app users' emails

In the Klaviyo Email Subscription configuration screen, click on Lists and **tick the Klaviyo lists** you want to store mobile app users' emails once they subscribe. Once done, **Save** the changes.

<figure><img src="/files/tqmipdBOzCLhcFxJgZYn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 4. Set how the email subscription pop-up looks (optional)

In the Klaviyo Email Subscription configuration screen, switch to **Theme setting** tab. Set the Title, Description, Input placeholder, Text color, and Background color for the pop-up. Once done, **Save** the changes.

<figure><img src="/files/yyUeaVlUQtJe08R6lum1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

🎉 **Congratulations!** You have finished setting up the Klaviyo Email Subscription feature.

***


# Omnisend Email Subscription

Collect customer emails in your mobile app and sync them with Omnisend to send welcome emails, promotions, and marketing campaigns automatically.

<figure><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/lzny33ho1g45/1pMtSRch1OxWkrST65gIlC/63a9796afc5f0da92f8fd0f1afede9d4/omnisend-app-spotlight-00-hero.jpg?fm=jpg&#x26;q=31&#x26;fit=thumb&#x26;w=1520&#x26;h=760" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 🎯 Why use Omnisend Email Subscription

If you use Omnisend, this feature helps you collect users' emails from the moment they first open the app and automatically assign them tags in your Omnisend account.

This means your app becomes not just a sales channel, but also a powerful tool to grow your subscriber list and keep customers engaged with timely, personalized messages that drive repeat purchases and long-term loyalty.

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

* You are on SimiCart Pro plan
* You have an active Omnisend account.

  (Don’t have a Omnisend account. Visit [here](https://www.omnisend.com/) to create)

## ⚙️ **How to set up**

### Create a private API in Omnisend

From your Omnisend Home page, click on your account's name section to navigate to **Store settings > API**. After that, proceed to **Create** an API key. Then, **Copy** the key and save it for later use.

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### **Enable the integration with SimiCart**

Go to your SimiCart app in Shopify Admin and navigate to the **Features** tab. Then, find **Omnisend Email Subscription** and click on **Configure**.

After that, **paste in the API key** and **check the connection**. Once successful, switch on **Enable** the integration, then **Save**.

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Congratulations! You have successfully established a connection between Omnisend and SimiCart.

### Set how the email subscription pop-up looks (optional)

In the Omnisend Email Subscription configuration screen, switch to **Theme setting** tab. Set the Title, Description, Input placeholder, Text color, and Background color for the pop-up. Once done, **Save** the changes.

<figure><img src="/files/VrEbLJmwKHTE0M83oYRu" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

🎉 **Congratulations!** You have finished setting up the Omnisend Email Subscription feature.

***


# Meta SDK integration

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## 🎯 Why integrate with Meta SDK

If you want to sell more through your mobile app and consistently increase app installs, integrating the Meta SDK into your app is a critical step. Through its ads and monetization products, you can create campaigns on the Meta platform to drive app installs and further measure, optimize, and target your ads via app events tracking.

You can learn more about [app ads](https://developers.facebook.com/social-technologies/app-ads/) and [app events tracking](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/app-events/).

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

* You are on the SimiCart Pro plan
* Your mobile app is published on the App Store and/or Google Play
* You have a verified Meta Business Suite account, along with an active Meta ad account
* You have a verified Meta developer account (or [sign up](https://developers.facebook.com/micro_site/url/?click_creative_path\[0]=button\&ums_creative_detail=primaryButtonHasBeenClicked%26device_type%3Ddesktop\&click_from_context_menu=true\&country=VN\&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.facebook.com%2Fbusiness%2Floginpage%2F%3Fnext%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdevelopers.facebook.com%252F%253Fnav_ref%253Dbiz_unified_f3_login_page_to_dfc%26app%3D436761779744620%26login_options\[0]%3DFB%26login_options\[1]%3DSSO%26is_work_accounts%3D1%26config_ref%3Dbiz_login_tool_flavor_dfc\&event_type=click\&last_nav_impression_id=04W1Prlhe2ExyhlHy\&max_percent_page_viewed=35\&max_viewport_height_px=923\&max_viewport_width_px=1470\&orig_http_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fdevelopers.facebook.com%2Fsocial-technologies%2Fproducts%2F\&orig_request_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fdevelopers.facebook.com%2Fsocial-technologies%2Fapp-ads%2F\&region=apac\&scrolled=true\&session_id=1xs5o943Bday17PiN\&site=developers\&extra_data\[create_type]=primaryButtonHasBeenClicked\&extra_data\[create_type_detail]=\&extra_data\[creative_detail]=primaryButtonHasBeenClicked%26device_type%3Ddesktop))

## ⚙️ **How to set up**

## 1. Create a Meta app

* From your Meta Business Suite account, navigate to Settings > Apps to create a Meta app.

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## Invite SimiCart to your Meta app as Administrator

* From the Dashboard of the app you created, navigate to App roles > Roles.
* Click **Add People**, then choose **Administrator** and paste **SimiCartbyBSSCommerce** in the invitee field. Click **Add** to complete.

<figure><img src="/files/rXyai3ilW7q75yEKTp3r" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* After that, our team will receive an invitation to join your Meta app.

## Request to publish

Once you've completed the above steps, navigate to the SimiCart app's Publish tab and send us a request to publish. Our team will proceed to support you in integrating the Meta SDK on your behalf.


# Publish

This is where you provide all the necessary information for us to help you publish your app on App Store & Google Play

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## 1. Select publishing account

To publish a mobile app on the app market, a developer account is necessary, which involves an annual fee of $99 for iOS and a one-time fee of $24 for Android.

But even if you don't have one, need not worry! We highly recommend you to publish under SimiCart's developer account, as it is the most convenient and cost-effective option. In case you still prefer to publish under your own account, you can learn how to set up one [for iOS](https://developer.apple.com/support/app-account/) or [for Android](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/6112435).

If you already have a developer account of your own, that's great! Please invite our emails, which are <androidteam@simicart.com> (for Android) & <help@simicart.com> (for iOS), as admin with access to all Additional Resources so we can help you publish your app.

## **2. Select app market**

App market is where your users can find & download your mobile app. Currently, the most popular app markets for Android & iOS devices are Google Play Store & Apple App Store respectively. You can choose to launch your app on each of these markets, or both based on your store's current needs.

## 3. Short description (for Google Play Store)

Provide a short description of your app, which is going to be displayed on Google Play Store. Users can then expand it to view your app's full description. This description should not repeat any sentences in the full description. Limited to 80 characters.

## 4. Description

Provide an engaging description that highlights the features and functionality of your app, since it'll appear on your App Store product page. You can change this description every time you submit a new app version. For further guidance details, please refer to [this documentation.](https://developer.apple.com/app-store/product-page/)

## 5. Keywords (for App Store)

Choose keywords based on words you think your audience will use to find an app like yours to make sure your app is discoverable on App Store's search results. Limited to 100 characters total, with terms separated by commas and no spaces.

## 6. Support email & Support phone number

These contact addresses will be displayed in your mobile app's listing page on your chosen app market(s). Your customers can use them to contact you & your store.

## 7. Privacy policy URL

Provide a link to the webpage that contains your privacy policy. Adding a privacy policy to your app's store listing is required on both Google Play Store & Apple App Store, as it provides transparency about how you treat sensitive user and device data.

## 8. Request to publish app

When all is done, click on "**Request to publish app**" to let us know you're ready to publish your app! We'll get back to you within 24 hours with the final version of your app so you can review your app one last time before we submit them to your chosen app market (s).\
\
Please note that after sending the request, your app will enter **view-only mode** until after we've sent you the finalized app version, or after the app has been published successfully on all your chosen app markets.

## Addition Info

Google App review process normally takes 3 days. Certain apps may be subject to extended reviews, which may result in review times of up to 7 days or longer in exceptional cases.


# Migrate your app to SimiCart

This guide will help you understand and feel confident having your current app migrated to SimiCart's codebase, allowing you to maintain your app's traction on the stores and current users.

## 📌 Prerequisite

✅ **Before proceeding, make sure:**

* Your current app is published under your developer account (s) (App Store and/or Google Play Console), for which you hold the Owner role.

## ⚙️ **How to set up**

<table><thead><tr><th width="173.90234375">Party in charge<select multiple><option value="rC2Ea2jeV3S3" label="Merchant" color="blue"></option><option value="aI189Isv8qDK" label="SimiCart team" color="blue"></option><option value="XNC8ECgyHdLb" label="Apple/Google" color="blue"></option><option value="HuDjJzrsBcbx" label="Apple" color="blue"></option><option value="8uzlxUnIsjhp" label="Google" color="blue"></option></select></th><th width="211.39453125">Step</th><th width="254.1640625">Description</th><th width="175.36328125">Estimated timeline</th><th width="240.71484375">Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-option="rC2Ea2jeV3S3">Merchant</span></td><td>Install &#x26; configure SimiCart to prepare for the new app update</td><td><ul><li>Install <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/simicart-mobile-app-builder?st_source=autocomplete&#x26;surface_detail=autocomplete_apps">SimiCart</a> via Shopify App Store</li><li>Design the app (layout, branding, menus)</li><li>Configure to turn on the app features</li></ul></td><td>Varies, depending on your needs &#x26; urgency</td><td>Some features and design sections are exclusively available in some paid plans</td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="rC2Ea2jeV3S3">Merchant</span></td><td>Invite SimiCart to your developer account with Admin role, to allow SimiCart team to configure the migration</td><td><ul><li>Invite <a href="mailto:androidteam@simicart.com">androidteam@simicart.com</a> to your Google Console Account as Admin</li><li>Invite <a href="mailto:help@simicart.com">help@simicart.com</a> to your Apple Developer Account as Admin</li></ul></td><td>Within 1 day</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="rC2Ea2jeV3S3">Merchant</span></td><td>Subscribe to a paid plan to request SimiCart team to migrate the app and publish a new app update</td><td><p>Subscribe to a paid plan to request SimiCart team to migrate your app, by</p><ul><li>Go to the Publish tab</li><li>Fill in the app listing details</li><li>Hit Request to publish</li></ul></td><td>Within 1 day</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="rC2Ea2jeV3S3">Merchant</span></td><td>Upload the new key certificate to enable the migration on Google Play</td><td>Follow this <a href="https://docs.google.com/videos/d/1B99uBus6Myj9iFDEGpMxwVGVCxBrsg-DSZiEpDD4huY/edit?scene=id.g32b9278b_0_0#scene=id.g32b9278b_0_0">short tutorial</a> to upload the new key certificate (given by the SimiCart team) for your app in the Google Play Console account</td><td>Within 1 day</td><td>Google Play Console takes around 2 business days since the upload to verify the migration.</td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="aI189Isv8qDK">SimiCart team</span></td><td>App development, testing, and upload to the stores</td><td>SimiCart conducts app development &#x26; testing, and upload to the stores on your behalf</td><td>3-4 business days</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="HuDjJzrsBcbx">Apple, </span><span data-option="8uzlxUnIsjhp">Google</span></td><td>App review by the App Store and Google Play</td><td>Apple and Google Play will review the app update before making it official for distribution to end users</td><td>Typically 2-3 business days</td><td>Timeline dependent on external parties and may be prolonged</td></tr></tbody></table>

## :exclamation:Remarks

| Situation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | How to move forward                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| <p>Suppose your current app is published under an external developer account (i.e. development agency, mobile app builder).</p><p>In that case, migrating your app to SimiCart's can pose certain risks for them in terms of intellectual property.</p>    | <ul><li>Create your own developer accounts</li><li>Have the developer transfer your app to your accounts</li></ul>                                                                                                                                            |
| <p>Your previous app may not have in-app message feature prompting your users to update the app when your new release comes out.<br><br>Your app users are not aware of the new release, and would need to visit the App Store & Google Play to update</p> | <p>Check with the developer whether the feature is included</p><ul><li>If not, after your new app with SimiCart's codebase is live, you can conduct a marketing campaign to promote users to update the app by visiting the App Store & Google Play</li></ul> |