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Mobile vs Desktop Pricing: When to Offer Different Prices by Device

Most Shopify traffic is mobile. Learn when device-based pricing makes sense, how to run mobile-only promos, and how to test price sensitivity by platform.

Mobile vs Desktop Pricing: When to Offer Different Prices by Device

Shoppers on phones behave differently from those on desktop: session length, cart size, and price sensitivity often diverge. Device-based pricing lets you reflect that in your offers — for example a mobile-exclusive discount to improve conversion, or a stable desktop price for high-intent buyers.

When device rules help

  • Mobile-first campaigns: Incentivize purchases on the channel where most of your traffic arrives.
  • A/B testing: Compare conversion at different price points on iOS, Android, and desktop.
  • Operational clarity: One rule set per device class without theme code.

What to watch for

Be transparent where regulations or platform policies require it, and ensure the experience still feels fair. Many merchants use device pricing for limited-time tests or segment-specific campaigns rather than permanent large gaps.

Implementation

With LM Dynamic Pricing, you can target iOS, Android, desktop, or combinations. Rules run through the same engine as your other pricing logic, so storefront and checkout stay in sync.

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