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Sahl Tuesday,05 Aug 2025

As the number of mobile shoppers in Saudi Arabia increases, many store owners are asking: Should I start by designing a responsive online store that works on mobile devices, or launch a dedicated app?
The answer depends on the type of business you're working on, your budget, and the nature of your target customers.
1. What does a "responsive online store" mean?
It means that your website works perfectly on mobile, tablet, and computer without losing its layout or making navigation difficult. Most customers today browse on mobile devices, so responsiveness has become essential, not optional.
2. When do you need a dedicated "mobile app"?
An app is suitable if you have a large customer base and want to ensure a constant presence on their phones. Apps facilitate product access, support notifications, and increase customer loyalty, but they require a higher budget and ongoing maintenance. 3. The difference between them in terms of cost and flexibility:
A responsive store is cheaper and easier to launch and update, while an app requires a technical team or developers, in addition to the cost of publishing it on the App Store and Google Play.
4. User Experience:
Some customers prefer to browse the store from a browser without downloading an app, especially if it's a quick visit. Others prefer a well-organized app that they can open whenever they need it.
5. Do you need both?
Some large stores start with a responsive website, and when they succeed and build a solid audience, they launch an app later. This option ensures a smart launch without burdening the project budget from the outset.
6. Which option is right for the Saudi market?
In Saudi Arabia, consumers have become increasingly digital, and most shop on mobile, but that doesn't mean you should immediately launch an app. It's better to start with an excellent responsive store, focus on your marketing and experience, and then expand the app when you succeed.
Don't rush to create an app unless your store actually needs it. A responsive store is sufficient initially and provides an excellent customer experience if it's intelligently designed. If you want someone to design it for you professionally, the "Sahl" team is here to help you step by step.