Shopify app development
Shopify app development agency in the USA: custom apps built to spec, not off the shelf.
Public, private, and embedded apps built with React Router, React and Shopify’s native APIs. From a single internal tool to a fully billable App Store product, we scope it, build it, and get it approved.
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What we build
Every kind of Shopify app, one team
Four app types, one team. Not sure which one fits? We’ll help you scope it on the call.
Zenoti
The integration work most agencies decline.
We connect Zenoti to Shopify Plus so a salon or spa sells retail and books appointments in one store, the integration many agencies turn down. Gene Juarez runs 13 locations this way, and the jump from a landing page to a Zenoti booking takes under a second.
- 13
- Locations on One Store
- < 1 s
- Landing Page to Booking
- 1200 ms
- Homepage LCP
Shopify
Storefront API
React
TypeScript
GitHub
HubSpot
Native admin experience
Feels like part of Shopify, not a bolt-on
Embedded apps built with Polaris components and App Bridge open inside the Shopify admin and sign in with session tokens, so your team works in the screens it already knows instead of a separate dashboard with its own logins.
- Polaris
- Admin UI
- App Bridge
- Embedded in Shopify
- React
- TypeScript
- GitHub
- HubSpot
Salesforce
Zapier
Api & webhook integrations
Real-time data, zero manual syncing
Webhooks and the GraphQL Admin API keep your app in sync with Shopify the moment something changes orders, inventory, customers, or fulfillment without a single scheduled poll job.
- 0
- Scheduled Poll Jobs
- Webhooks
- Real-Time Sync
- GitHub
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- Zapier
Slack
Stripe
How we work
A six-step process tuned for zero surprises.
Weekly demos, a transparent board, and senior engineers on every call.
Scope & API audit
We map the exact Admin/Storefront API scopes, webhooks, and data flows your app needs before a line of code is written.
Week 1Architecture & wireframes
App structure on React Router, database schema, and Polaris UI wireframes signed off before development starts.
Week 1–2Build in weekly sprints
You get a staging link every week to test against a real sandbox store, not a mockup.
Week 2–7Billing & webhook hardening
Billing API, GDPR webhooks, and error handling stress-tested before anything goes near review..
Week 6–7Review & launch
We submit to Shopify's review team, handle every round of feedback, and stay on until the app is approved and live.
Week 7–8Our team
The team behind our Shopify app development
Every app is built by dedicated specialists, not a single generalist juggling every role.
Team lead
Present on every project, the team lead owns app strategy, assigns roles, and keeps delivery on track against the agreed milestones.
Shopify frontend developers
They build the Polaris and App Bridge experience — the embedded admin UI and any storefront-facing screens your app needs.
Shopify backend developers
Responsible for building the app from scratch on React Router and Node.js — Admin GraphQL calls, webhooks, billing logic, and ongoing maintenance.
QA engineer
Tests the app against Shopify's review checklist and real store scenarios to make sure it's stable before it ever reaches a merchant.
UI/UX designer
Designs intuitive, Polaris-consistent screens for your Shopify app that feel native to admin and are built to convert.
Project manager
Handles communication with every stakeholder, gathers project requirements, and controls the process end to end.
Engagement options
Pick the build that fits
Every project is scoped individually, these are starting points, not fixed packages.
Single-purpose app
One focused private or custom app solving one workflow problem.
From $8,000
Scoped individually · fixed price after discovery
- Single store install
- Admin API + webhooks
- 4–6 week timeline
- 2 weeks post-launch support
Most common
Public App Store app
A billable public app ready for the Shopify App Store from day one.
From $18,000
Scoped individually · fixed price after discovery
- Billing API integration
- Multi-merchant onboarding
- App Store review handling
- 6–8 week timeline
Shopify Plus app suite
Multiple integrated apps, Functions, and checkout extensions for complex operations.
$40,000+
Scoped individually · fixed price after discovery
- Shopify Functions + checkout UI
- ERP/CRM system integrations
- Multi-store deployment
- Dedicated engineering relationship
Tech stack
Built on what Shopify recommends
No outdated Shopify CLI 2 or Ruby scaffolding, every app is built on the current, supported stack.
React Router
Node.js
React
GraphQL
Polaris
App bridge
The real difference
Public, custom and embedded Shopify apps compared
How the three kinds of Shopify app differ in where they are installed, whether Shopify reviews them, how they earn money and how long they take to build.
| Area | Public app | Custom app | Embedded / private app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Listed on the Shopify app store | Installed directly through the Partner Dashboard | Sits inside Shopify admin via App Bridge |
| Who it's for | Any Shopify merchant | One specific store | One store, native admin feel |
| Review required | Yes, full technical review checklist | No review process required | No public listing review |
| Monetization | Billing API , one-time, recurring, usage | Not applicable, built for internal use | Not applicable, built for internal use |
| Typical timeline | 6–8 weeks | 4–6 weeks | 4–6 weeks |
Proof
Real builds. Verified numbers.
Every number here is verified with the brand it belongs to.
- Read the case study
Gene Juarez
The Zenoti booking integration most agencies declined — retail and salon booking unified on Shopify Plus.
- Read the case study
GetKif
Figma to fully custom Shopify theme: pixel-perfect, fast, and editable end-to-end from the Theme Customizer.
Frequently asked questions.
What's the difference between a public, private, and custom Shopify app?
Public apps are listed on the Shopify App Store and installable by any merchant. Custom apps are built for one store, installed directly through the Partner Dashboard. Private/embedded apps sit inside Shopify admin using App Bridge and Polaris for a native feel.
How long does it take to build a Shopify app?
A focused single-purpose app typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Apps with billing, multi-store support, or deeper API integrations usually run 8 to 10 weeks depending on scope.
Do you handle Shopify App Store submission and review?
Yes. We prepare listing assets, handle the technical review checklist, respond to Shopify’s review team, and manage resubmissions until the app is approved and live.
What tech stack do you use to build Shopify apps?
React Router, the framework behind Shopify’s current app package and the successor to its Remix template, paired with React, Polaris for UI, App Bridge for embedding and GraphQL for the Admin API. Node.js handles backend logic and webhooks.
Can you add billing and subscriptions to a Shopify app?
Yes. We implement Shopify’s Billing API for one-time charges, recurring subscriptions, and usage-based pricing, so your app can monetize from day one without a separate payment processor.
Can an app include custom checkout functionality?
Yes. Checkout UI extensions add fields, banners, offers and trust content to checkout, and Shopify Functions change the logic behind it: discounts, delivery and payment options, and validation rules. Extensions on the information, shipping and payment steps need Shopify Plus; the Thank you and Order status pages can be extended on every plan except Starter.
Do you build apps for Shopify Plus specifically?
Yes. Plus is where a custom app can do the most: custom apps that use Shopify Functions need Plus, and so do checkout extensions on the information, shipping and payment steps. One app can carry discount and delivery logic, validation rules, checkout banners and Thank you page offers together.
What happens after the app is launched?
Every build includes a post-launch monitoring window covering crash reports, webhook failures, and Shopify API version deprecations, with an ongoing support plan available after that.
Can you migrate or rebuild an existing Shopify app?
Yes. We commonly rebuild apps still on the deprecated Shopify CLI 2 / Ruby stack, or apps failing new API version checks, onto Shopify’s current React Router and GraphQL architecture.
Should I build a custom app or use one from the App Store?
Use an App Store app when it covers most of what you need and the gaps are cosmetic. Build a custom app when the workflow is specific to your business, when you are stacking several apps to approximate one process, or when an integration has to work exactly your way. A short scoping call usually settles it, and we will tell you if an existing app is the better buy.
Does a public app cost anything to list on the Shopify App Store?
Shopify charges a one-time $19 registration fee per Partner account. Developers keep all of their first $1,000,000 in lifetime app revenue and Shopify takes 15% above that, plus a 2.9% processing fee on billing. Custom apps for a single store are not listed and need no registration.
How much does Shopify app development cost?
Single-purpose custom apps typically start at $8,000. Public apps with billing and multi-merchant support range from $18,000 to $45,000+ depending on integrations and complexity.
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