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Mobile App
shookout on your phone — how to install it as a PWA and get the best mobile experience
Native app status
ℹ️ A dedicated native app for the App Store and Google Play is not available yet. shookout is currently offered as a Progressive Web App (PWA) — it can be installed directly from your browser and works like a native app with its own icon, full-screen view, and push notifications.
The PWA gives you a proper app experience without going through an app store. Everything works directly through your browser — purchases, downloads, messaging, seller tools — all fully functional on mobile.
Install shookout on your phone
- Full-screen app experience
- Push notifications (iOS 16.4+)
- Apple Pay at checkout
- No App Store required
- Full-screen app experience
- Push notifications
- Google Pay at checkout
- No Google Play required
How to install
iPhone and iPad (Safari)
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Open shookout.com in SafariThe PWA install option is only available in Safari on iOS — it will not appear in Chrome or Firefox on iPhone.
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Tap the Share buttonTap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen (or top right on iPad).
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Tap Add to Home ScreenScroll down in the share sheet and tap Add to Home Screen. Confirm the name and tap Add.
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Open from Home ScreenThe shookout icon appears on your Home Screen. Tap it to open the app in full-screen mode. Log in with your account and — if prompted — allow notifications.
Push notifications on iOS require iOS 16.4 or later. After installing, Safari will prompt you to allow notifications — tap Allow to enable them.
Android (Chrome)
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Open shookout.com in ChromeChrome is recommended for the best experience. The install prompt may also appear in Edge and Samsung Internet.
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Tap Install or Add to Home ScreenChrome may show an automatic install banner at the bottom of the screen. Alternatively, tap the menu in the top right and select Add to Home screen or Install app.
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Confirm and openTap Add or Install. The shookout icon appears on your Home Screen. Open it and log in.
What you get
PWA vs mobile browser
| Feature | PWA (installed) | Mobile browser |
|---|---|---|
| Home screen icon | Yes | No |
| Full-screen view | Yes | No (browser UI shown) |
| Push notifications | Yes | Limited on iOS |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| All marketplace features | Yes | Yes |
| Installation required | One tap from browser | None needed |
| Storage used | ~5–20 MB | 0 MB |
Mobile limitations to be aware of
- File uploads on iOS Safari: Some file types and larger uploads have size limits imposed by Apple on iOS. For large product file uploads (500 MB+) use a desktop browser
- Background downloads: Keep the screen on and the app open during large downloads — iOS may pause background activity when the screen locks
- Push notifications on iOS: Require iOS 16.4+ and must be installed as a PWA from Safari. Chrome or Firefox on iPhone cannot send push notifications
- PWA install on iOS: Only available through Safari — the option does not appear in Chrome or Firefox on iPhone
Frequently Asked Questions
Not yet. A native app is planned for the future. For now, install shookout as a PWA from your browser — it gives you a full app experience with a home screen icon and push notifications, without needing an app store.
Yes — all features are available: browsing, purchasing, downloading, messaging, Store Manager, and account settings. The PWA is the full shookout platform optimised for a mobile screen, not a stripped-down version.
On iPhone, PWA installation is only available through Safari. Open shookout.com in Safari, tap the Share button, and select Add to Home Screen. Chrome and Firefox on iPhone do not support PWA installation due to Apple's platform restrictions.
Push notifications via PWA on iOS require iOS 16.4 or later and must be enabled after installation. Open the installed shookout app from your Home Screen, and when Safari asks to allow notifications, tap Allow. Also check that Do Not Disturb or Focus Mode is not blocking them.
Yes — your account works on any number of devices simultaneously. Purchases, messages, and settings are synced automatically. Install the PWA on your phone and use the browser on your computer — everything stays in sync.
iOS: Long-press the shookout icon → tap Remove App → Delete from Home Screen.
Android: Long-press the icon → drag to Uninstall or tap the Uninstall option.
Having trouble with the mobile experience?
Open a support ticket and our team will help.
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