Frikomics is a comic brand built for readers who are serious about their hobby. The store stocks comics, graphic novels, and fan merchandise for readers of all ages. Over the years, the brand earned real loyalty from its community by focusing on what matters most: good products and a reliable shopping experience. But as the catalogue grew, so did the traffic coming in from mobile devices. The Frikomics team noticed that most customers are browsing on their phones. However, a browser-based mobile experience was not giving them what a dedicated app could. Frikomics saw the gap clearly and decided it was time to act and that’s where the Android and iOS App Maker for PrestaShop by Knowband came in.
Why a Mobile App Became the Next Step
Comics thrive on discovery. Customers browse often, shortlist titles, and return when something new drops. Therefore, re-engagement methods like push notifications and wishlist functionality are not just extra features; they are central to how the business grows.
Without a dedicated app, Frikomics struggled to connect with its customers between visits. Furthermore, the browser checkout on mobile added friction right where the buying decision was most fragile. As a result, the team recognised that a proper mobile app was the next necessary step.
The challenge was doing it without a long and costly development process.
Choosing the Android and iOS App Maker for PrestaShop
To solve this, Frikomics partnered with Knowband and integrated the Android and iOS App Maker for PrestaShop.The PrestaShop Android and iOS Mobile App Creator Module connected directly with the existing store and pulled in all products, categories, inventory levels, and payment methods automatically. Hence, nothing needed to be rebuilt or duplicated. Additionally, the addon delivered a Flutter-based mobile app solution covering both Android and iOS, so one decision handled both platforms at once.
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Furthermore, the PrestaShop Android App Builder Module managed branding, home screen layout design, and final app delivery. Frikomics shared their specifications, and the app was ready within the standard turnaround window.
How the Prestashop Mobile App Builder Improved Frikomics’ Operations
Once live, Knowband’s PrestaShop Android and iOS Mobile App Creator Addon gave Frikomics a branded presence on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Customers could browse the comic catalogue in list or grid view, save titles to a wishlist, and complete purchases through a checkout screen built specifically for mobile use.
Moreover, the PrestaShop Mobile App Creator Module brought push notifications into the marketing mix for the very first time. The team could now send direct alerts to customers’ phones, keeping them informed about new releases, current deals, and reminders of abandoned carts. This change replaced the need to rely on email open rates with a more immediate way of communicating.
Social login through Google, PayPal, and Facebook reduced sign-up steps for new users. Additionally, OTP-based phone number login gave returning customers a faster way back into their accounts.
The addon also handled multi-language and multi-currency support, opening the store to a broader audience without extra configuration. The PrestaShop eCommerce Mobile App kept product data and inventory synced between the website and the app at all times. Since everything updated automatically, the team did not have to manually adjust stock levels or recheck listings across two separate systems.
Results After Implementing the Mobile App
After the app went live, Frikomics noticed real changes in how customers interacted with the store:
- Mobile browsing became faster and more comfortable, and customers spent more time in the app.
- Push notifications brought back readers who had not visited in a while, especially around new comic releases.
- The touch-optimised checkout reduced the drop-off that typically happens on mobile.
- Day-to-day operational tasks took noticeably less time, thanks to automatic syncing.
As a result, the team had more room to focus on what the brand is actually built around, sourcing great comics and staying connected with the community.
Supporting Frikomics‘ Growth Journey
Frikomics came in with a clear problem: customers were on mobile, but the store was not truly built for it. After choosing the Android and iOS App Maker for PrestaShop by Knowband, that gap closed quickly. The brand now has a proper mobile presence, branded, functional, and built to grow alongside the business.
The PrestaShop Mobile App Creator by Knowband provided Frikomics with direct access to its audience, a reach that email marketing couldn’t quite match. Frikomics has since broadened its mobile presence, regularly utilising push notifications to keep its community informed about new releases.
This demonstrates that establishing a mobile presence doesn’t require a complete redesign. With the right solution, a PrestaShop store can cultivate a robust mobile presence efficiently and without added complications.
Regardless of whether you’re operating a small shop or have a vast inventory, Knowband’s PrestaShop eCommerce Mobile App Module presents a straightforward and dependable route to mobile expansion, designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing store operations.
