Running a PrestaShop store takes real effort, including product management, pricing, logistics, and customer service. Adding a mobile app to that list can feel like opening a second project entirely. Most store owners either shelve the idea or spend heavily on custom development, only to end up with something that needs constant upkeep. KnowBand’s Mobile App for Prestashop takes a different approach. This Mobile App Maker is a pre-configured solution that builds fully functional Android and iOS apps directly from your existing PrestaShop store. No coding, no separate content management, and no rebuilding what you already have.
The Problem: Mobile Traffic Without a Mobile App Is Wasted Traffic
A significant portion of eCommerce traffic now comes from mobile devices. Most PrestaShop stores handle this with a responsive theme, which works, but only to a point. Responsive websites cannot send push notifications, do not support fingerprint login, and lack the speed and smoothness that app users expect.
The typical workarounds are costly. Hiring Flutter developers for separate Android and iOS builds, maintaining two codebases, and keeping everything in sync with your website takes months and real budget. For most small and mid-sized PrestaShop merchants, that is not realistic.
KnowBand built this module specifically for that situation. Install it on your store, share your app details, and get your APK and IPA files within one to two working days.
Top 5 Must-Have Features of Mobile App for Prestashop
1. Home Screen Layout Builder With Drag-and-Drop Control
The eCommerce Mobile App builder provides home Page Layout tab in the admin panel that lets you build and save multiple home screen designs using a drag-and-drop editor. Available elements include square banners, horizontal sliding banners, grid banners, countdown timer banners, square products, grid products, horizontal sliding products, top categories, recently accessed products, and a login/sign-up pop-up.
Video support is built in as well; admins can add YouTube links or upload videos, and you can switch between saved layouts from General Settings whenever a sale, season, or promotion calls for a different setup.
2. Push Notifications With Full Automation and Manual Control
From the Push Notifications Settings tab, admins can enable automated notifications for key events such as successful order creation, order status changes, and abandoned cart reminders. Each has its own configurable title, message, and time interval setting.
Manual notifications can also be sent from the Push Notification History tab. Admins can set the title, message, target device type (Android, iOS, or both), a banner image, and a redirection destination, home screen, a specific category, or a specific product. The module now uses Firebase Service Account JSON file configuration, in line with Google’s updated Cloud Messaging API.
3. Multiple Login Options Including OTP, Fingerprint, and Social Login
The login screen supports six authentication methods: standard email login, phone number login with OTP verification, fingerprint or Face ID login, Facebook login, Google login, and Apple login. Each can be toggled on or off from the General Settings panel individually.
The sign-up pop-up for non-logged-in customers can also be enabled separately, appearing on the home screen to prompt guest users to register. Phone number registration can be made mandatory or optional, depending on your preference.
4. GDPR Compliance Built Into the App
For stores selling to customers in the EU, GDPR compliance is not optional. The PrestaShop Mobile App Builder includes a dedicated GDPR Settings tab that activates compliance options across app screens, including sign-up, login, checkout, and payment.
Admins choose which screens display GDPR options and can link to a CMS page for the compliance content. Customers also get the right to request deletion of their personal data, a legal requirement in many markets that this module handles at the app level without additional development.
5. Offline Mode and Video/Banner Options on Category Pages
The app works in offline mode, allowing users to browse previously loaded pages, categories, products, and the cart screen, without an active internet connection. This is a practical feature for customers in areas with inconsistent connectivity, and it reduces the chance of losing a browsing session mid-visit.
Category product listing pages also support video and banner uploads. Admins can display a YouTube video or upload a custom video under 2 MB directly on the category page, adding context or promotional content above the product grid without touching the app code.
Why This Works for PrestaShop Store Owners
The app fetches directly from your PrestaShop store, payment methods, shipping methods, coupons, vouchers, product types, and inventory, all sync automatically. There is no duplicate content management. What changes on the website are reflected in the app, including pricing, stock status, and product options.
Multi-lingual support, RTL display, and multi-currency compatibility are built in, making the app usable for international stores without extra configuration. The category screen supports both list and grid views, with layered navigation and multiple filter and sort options for price, size, color, and other product attributes.
For store owners running a multi-vendor setup, the module is fully compatible with KnowBand’s PrestaShop Marketplace extension. The entire marketplace listing, seller profiles, ratings, and product catalogs, is accessible through the same Android and iOS apps. Device support covers Android 4.2 and above and iOS 9 and above, including tablets.
Conclusion
Most PrestaShop store owners know they need a mobile app. The barrier has always been the time and cost of building one properly. KnowBand’s Mobile App for Prestashop removes both. Install the module, submit your requirements, and get Flutter Android and iOS apps delivered in one to two working days.
With push notifications, multiple login options, a customizable home screen layout, GDPR compliance, offline mode, and full synchronization with your existing store, it covers the features that actually affect how customers shop and return. If mobile sales are part of your plan for this year, this module is a straightforward place to start.
