Shpd: A Different Approach to Feature Voting for Mobile App Studios
If you're looking for a Canny alternative, Shpd takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of routing users to a separate web page to vote, Shpd embeds feature voting directly into your iOS or Android app using native SDKs.
Why Shpd Isn't Just a Canny Replacement
Canny works well for web-based feedback collection, but it requires users to leave your app to vote. Shpd was built for mobile-first studios that want voting to feel native, not bolted on. The iOS and Android SDKs integrate directly into your app, so users vote without friction. You get the same roadmap transparency and vote tracking, but the experience lives where your users already are. For studios managing multiple apps, Shpd's cross-app voter identity means one person can participate across your entire portfolio without signing up repeatedly.
Built for Studios, Not Individual Products
Canny typically serves one product at a time. Shpd is purpose-built for mobile app studios with portfolios of 2 to 30 apps. A single voter identity spans your ecosystem, so you see genuine user patterns across all your products. The web dashboard gives founders a unified view of votes, shipping status, and roadmap progress. Vote weighting by tier lets you prioritise feedback from your most engaged or paying users, not just whoever votes most often.
Native Voting, Not Web Popups
The core difference is technical but user-facing. Shpd's native SDKs mean voting UI adapts to iOS or Android design conventions. Users don't see a web form embedded in your app; they see a native interface that feels intentional. When a feature ships, Shpd notifies voters automatically, closing the feedback loop. That real-time notification drives confidence and retention in ways passive roadmap pages don't.
Who Shpd is For
Shpd suits mobile app studios using Canny who want something faster, cheaper, and more integrated. It works for teams of any size, from early-stage studios on the free tier to larger studios with hundreds of thousands of voters. If your users live in mobile apps rather than browsers, if you manage multiple apps, or if you want feature voting to feel native rather than like a web widget, Shpd changes the game. Visit Shpd to see the full feature set and pricing.
Getting Started
Shpd offers a free tier for early-stage studios, with paid plans that scale based on your number of apps and active voters. Installation is straightforward: add the iOS or Android SDK to your app, configure your voting categories, and launch your public roadmap. Your users see voting options inside your app immediately. The web dashboard is where you manage priorities, track shipping status, and monitor voter feedback across your entire portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Shpd if I only have one app?
Yes. Shpd's free tier is designed for early-stage studios, including single-app teams. Pricing scales with your needs as you grow or add more apps to your portfolio.
Do I need to migrate my Canny data?
No. You can run Shpd and Canny in parallel while you evaluate, or switch over gradually. There's no automated migration tool, but you can export your existing feedback to inform your Shpd setup.
How do users vote if they're not logged into my app?
Shpd's native SDK handles authentication. Users can vote with minimal friction, and their identity is preserved across all your apps if they use multiple products in your portfolio.
Can I see a public roadmap without embedding the SDK?
Yes. Shpd generates a public roadmap webpage that anyone can view. The native voting happens inside your apps, but the roadmap itself is shareable and web-accessible.
What happens when a feature ships?
Shpd sends automatic notifications to all voters who requested that feature, letting them know it's live. This closes the feedback loop and reinforces that user input matters.
How is vote weighting by tier different from standard voting?
Instead of one vote per user, you can weight votes by subscription tier, beta status, or custom user segments. Paying or engaged users' votes carry more influence in your prioritisation.