Mobile Apps for Shopify Stores
Build native iOS and Android apps for your Shopify store.
70%+ of e-commerce traffic is mobile, but mobile web conversion rates lag desktop. A native app provides the premium mobile experience your customers expect. Push notifications, faster performance, offline browsing, and app-like UX that drives engagement and sales.
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When Mobile Apps Make Sense
You Should Build a Mobile App If:
High Mobile Traffic
If 70%+ of your traffic is mobile and you process 500+ orders monthly, an app can significantly improve mobile conversion.
Repeat Purchase Business
Subscription boxes, consumables, beauty products, supplements—businesses with repeat customers benefit most from apps.
Strong Brand Loyalty
Customers love your brand and would download an app. Apps work best when customers want to engage regularly.
Push Notification Value
You have restock alerts, personalized promotions, or time-sensitive offers where push notifications drive sales.
Premium Positioning
Luxury and premium brands where an app enhances brand perception and provides elevated experience.
Apps May Not Make Sense If:
- Low repeat purchase rate (one-time purchases)
- Revenue under $1M annually
- Limited mobile traffic (<60%)
- Customers unlikely to download app
- Budget under $40K
Mobile App Development Services
Standard E-Commerce App
Timeline: 4-6 months
Full-featured native app for iOS and Android
- Product browsing and search
- Shopping cart & secure checkout
- Customer accounts & order tracking
- Wishlist functionality
- Push notifications
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
- Analytics integration
- Custom UI matching brand
- Mobile-first UX
- Native performance
Best For: Mid-market brands ($1-10M revenue)
Premium E-Commerce App
Timeline: 6-8 months
Everything in Standard, plus advanced features
- All Standard features
- AR product visualization
- Barcode scanning
- Loyalty program integration
- Subscription management
- Social features & reviews
- Advanced personalization
- Offline browsing
- Apple Watch integration
- In-app customer service
Best For: Premium brands ($10-50M revenue)
Enterprise Mobile App
Timeline: 8-12 months
Complete mobile commerce platform
- All Premium features
- Multi-store/multi-brand support
- B2B and B2C in one app
- Advanced inventory management
- Custom integrations (ERP, CRM)
- White-label capabilities
- Advanced analytics
- A/B testing infrastructure
- Multi-market localization
- Dedicated project team
Best For: Enterprise brands ($50M+ revenue)
App Maintenance & Updates
$3,000-8,000/month
Ongoing maintenance after launch to keep your app running smoothly.
- Bug fixes and updates
- OS updates (iOS/Android)
- Feature enhancements
- Performance optimization
- Security updates
- App Store management
App Store Costs (Separate)
No additional transaction fees from app stores
Why We Build Native Apps
Native Apps (Our Approach)
Built specifically for iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin)
- Best performance and speed
- Full access to device features
- Superior user experience
- Better offline capabilities
- More expensive initially but worth it
Hybrid Apps (Flutter/React Native)
Single codebase for both platforms
- Good performance (but not native-level)
- Some device feature limitations
- Lower initial cost ($30-50K)
- Faster development time
- Compromises on UX quality
Our Recommendation
For e-commerce, native apps provide the premium experience that converts. The investment difference is worth it for serious brands building long-term mobile presence.
How We Build Your Mobile App
Phase 1: Discovery & Planning
(3-4 weeks)- Define app features and functionality
- Understand target audience and user needs
- Review Shopify store integration requirements
- Define success metrics and KPIs
- Competitive analysis of similar apps
- System architecture design and API planning
Deliverable: Technical specification, project timeline, cost estimate
Phase 2: UX/UI Design
(4-6 weeks)- User flow mapping and wireframes
- Interaction design and onboarding flow
- Brand-aligned visual design
- Mobile design system creation
- Icon and animation design
- Interactive prototype creation
Deliverable: Complete designs, interactive prototype for testing
Phase 3: Development
(12-20 weeks)- Native Swift development for iOS
- Native Kotlin development for Android
- Shopify API integration
- Apple Pay & Google Pay integration
- Push notification infrastructure
- Analytics and crash reporting setup
Deliverable: Fully functional mobile apps for iOS and Android
Phase 4: Testing
(4-6 weeks)- Functionality testing across all features
- Device testing on 20+ devices
- Performance and load testing
- Security testing and audit
- User acceptance testing with beta users
Deliverable: Tested, production-ready apps
Phase 5: Launch
(2-3 weeks)- App Store optimization (ASO)
- Screenshots, videos, and store listings
- App Store and Google Play submission
- Launch coordination and monitoring
- Post-launch quick fixes and optimization
Deliverable: Live apps on App Store and Google Play
What Makes Great Shopping Apps
Fast Performance
Native apps load instantly. Product pages in <0.5s, smooth scrolling, no lag.
Push Notifications
Abandoned cart reminders, back-in-stock alerts, personalized promotions, order updates.
Seamless Checkout
One-tap checkout with saved payment info, Apple Pay/Google Pay, biometric authentication.
Offline Browsing
Browse products without connection, cache product data, sync when online.
Personalization
Product recommendations, personalized home feed, recent views based on behavior.
Social Proof
Reviews, ratings, customer photos, social sharing, influencer content integration.
Real Results: Beauty Brand Mobile App
A subscription beauty brand with 60K customers launched a mobile app to improve mobile conversion and retention.
Key App Features
- Easy subscription management
- Personalized product recommendations
- AR makeup try-on
- Push notifications for shipments
- Loyalty points in-app
- One-tap reordering
Results After 6 Months
- 12,000 app downloads (20% of customer base)
- App conversion: 8.2% vs. 2.1% mobile web (+290%)
- App AOV: $78 vs. $52 mobile web (+50%)
- App repeat purchase: 45% higher
- Push notification open rate: 42%
- 28% of revenue from app users
ROI: $85K investment → $45K additional monthly revenue from app
Despite only 12% of customers downloading the app, they generated 28% of total revenue due to significantly higher conversion rates and order values.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does app development take?
Standard apps: 4-6 months. Premium apps: 6-8 months. Enterprise: 8-12 months. Timeline depends on complexity and feature scope.
Why is mobile app development so expensive?
Native app development requires building separately for iOS and Android. Design, development, testing, and App Store management all require specialized expertise. Quality e-commerce apps are complex products.
Can we launch with just iOS first?
Yes. Many clients launch iOS first (typically generates 60% of revenue), then Android 3-6 months later. This reduces initial cost and allows you to iterate based on user feedback.
What about React Native or Flutter?
We can build hybrid apps for $30-50K, but native apps provide better performance and UX for e-commerce. For serious brands, the investment in native is worth it.
Do we need to pay Apple and Google?
Yes. Apple charges $99/year for Developer account. Google charges $25 one-time fee. No transaction fees or revenue sharing required.
What happens after launch?
Apps require ongoing maintenance for OS updates, bug fixes, and features. Most clients opt for monthly retainers ($3K-8K/month) to keep apps updated and add features.
How do we market the app?
We provide in-store prompts, email campaigns, and App Store optimization strategies. Marketing plan is included in launch phase.
Can the app work without internet?
Yes. We can enable offline product browsing with cached data. Checkout and account features require internet connection.
Ready to Build Your Mobile App?
Let's discuss your mobile strategy and design the right app for your brand.
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