Median.co
Website-to-app platform used by large retailers
Median.co, formerly GoNative.io, converts websites and web apps into native iOS and Android apps. The vendor says it has operated since 2014. It works with any web platform and also has a Shopify App Store listing, launched in February 2024.
Median publishes a gallery of ecommerce apps built on its platform, including WTSO, Kith, Zenni, Charles & Keith, LovelySkin, Sigma Beauty and Teleflora. It holds a 4.7 rating from 43 reviews on G2.
Key Details
- App type
- WebView
- Delivery
- DIY
- From
- $229 one-time ($$)
- Headquarters
- Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA
- Parent company
- GoNative.io LLC
- Founded
- 2014
- Formerly GoNative.io
- Operating since 2014
- Shopify App Store listing launched February 20, 2024
How apps are built
Apps are configured in Median's App Studio, which loads the merchant's existing site inside a native shell. Native Plugins add device features such as push notifications and biometric login, and a JavaScript Bridge lets web developers call native functions from the site.
How it connects to your store
Because the app renders the existing website, the store's catalog, cart and checkout work as they do on mobile web. The Shopify listing names AppsFlyer, Braze, Cordial, Intercom, MoEngage and iBeacon as integrations.
Customers
Median's ecommerce case study covers Wines 'Til Sold Out (WTSO.com), which uses Median for its iOS and Android apps with Cordial push notifications.
What it costs and who it's for
Building and testing is free. A Starter license is a $229 one-time activation fee, and Business plans start at $7,200 per year. Median also sells an app store publishing service. It suits brands that want their existing site in the app stores rather than a separate native storefront.
Features
- App Studio with simulators
- Native Plugins library
- JavaScript Bridge
- Push notifications
- Biometric login
- App store publishing service
Integrations
- AppsFlyer
- Braze
- Cordial
- Intercom
- MoEngage
- iBeacon
- OneSignal
Platforms Supported
Pricing
Starter
$229
- One-time license activation fee
- Publish native iOS and Android apps
Business
$7,200/year
- Starting price
- For businesses that need more support and plugins
Essential
$590
- One-time license activation fee
- $399/year from month 12
- Up to 3 team members
- Up to 3 Essential native plugins
Plus
$990
- One-time license activation fee
- $669/year from month 12
- Up to 5 team members
- Up to 5 native plugins, including Plus plugins
Add-ons: App Store publishing service available from Median · Native plugins priced separately
What Reviewers Say
- G2Checked October 20264.7/5Source
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Operating since 2014
- Ecommerce apps for brands such as WTSO, Kith and Zenni
- 4.7 rating from 43 G2 reviews
- Low $229 one-time entry license
Cons
- App reuses the website rather than a native storefront
- Native plugins and support tiers add cost
- Business plans start at $7,200 per year
- No Shopify App Store reviews
Bottom Line
Best for: Ecommerce teams with a strong mobile website and some development resources who want app store presence and native features without rebuilding the storefront.
Median is a mature website-to-app platform with a long list of ecommerce apps and strong G2 ratings. The app reuses the mobile website, so the shopping experience is only as good as the site, but the entry cost is low.
FAQs
Which platforms does Median support?
Any website or web app, including Shopify stores. It has a Shopify App Store listing.
How much does Median cost?
Building and testing is free. The Starter license is a $229 one-time activation fee, with Essential at $590 and Plus at $990 one-time, each followed by an annual fee from month 12. Business starts at $7,200 per year.
Is there a free trial?
There is no time-limited trial. Building and testing apps in App Studio is free before buying a license.
Can Median publish the app for me?
Yes. Median sells an App Store publishing service.