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Kajabi Mobile App vs. Branded Mobile App

Compare the Kajabi Mobile App and Branded Mobile App to choose the right mobile experience.

Kajabi offers two mobile app experiences for delivering content: the Kajabi Mobile App (KMA) and the Branded Mobile App (BMA). Both allow members to access courses, coaching, podcasts, and Backstage, but they differ in their level of customization and setup requirements.

Shared features (KMA & BMA)

Both apps include:

  • Member access to courses, coaching, private podcasts, and Backstage

  • A refreshed course design with custom thumbnails

  • Updated and natively integrated community experience

  • Magic-link login (or 6-character code)

  • Fully native comment integration

  • Confetti celebrations for lesson completion

Kajabi Mobile App (KMA)

The Kajabi Mobile App is free and ready to use without setup.

Customization options

  • Add a Mobile Icon that appears in the app's site switcher

Functionality

  • Customers see new Products the next time they open or refresh the app

  • Kajabi manages all app updates and maintenance

Setup & maintenance

  • No setup required

  • Members simply download the Kajabi App from the app store and log in

  • Kajabi handles all updates automatically

Branded Mobile App (BMA)

The Branded Mobile App provides a fully customized app experience under your own brand.

Customization options

  • Brand colors throughout the app experience:

    • Progress bars

    • Lesson statuses

  • Custom app icon, app name, app store description

  • Custom screenshots

  • Custom screens (welcome, onboarding carousel, links menu)

Note:

In the Kajabi mobile app, your site's Mobile Icon appears in the app's site switcher and on the Manage sites screen. If you don't add a Mobile Icon, the app uses your site logo. To add one, go to Settings > Mobile app settings and click Select Image under Mobile Icon. Branded apps don't use the Mobile Icon from Mobile app settings.

Additional functionality

  • In-App Offers

  • Push Notifications

  • Variant screens for segments

  • Custom widgets

  • External purchase links (U.S. only)

  • Log in with a password, or sign up in the app if the site allows it

Setup & maintenance

  • Requires Apple Developer, Google Developer, Google Cloud Accounts, and DUNS number

  • Apple approval: 1–2 weeks

  • Google approval: 6–8 weeks (closed testing)

  • App submissions may be rejected, sometimes requiring Hero action

Comparison summary

Feature

Kajabi Mobile App (KMA)

Branded Mobile App (BMA)

Cost

Free

$199/mo add-on (included in Pro plan)

Customization

Mobile Icon in the site switcher

Full branding, custom screens, icons, screenshots

Additional Functionality

In-App Offers, Push Notifications, Variant screens, Custom widgets

Setup & Maintenance

No setup required, Kajabi handles all updates

Requires developer accounts, 1-8 weeks for approval

Best For

Heroes who want a quick, no-setup mobile experience

Heroes who want a fully customized app under their own brand

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