Android Development · Shopify Native

Native Android apps that convert better than mobile web

Shopify-connected Android apps built in Kotlin or React Native: Google Play launches, Google Pay, biometric login, push notifications, deep links and offline-ready shopping. We design apps that feel native, stay fast across devices and turn mobile traffic into higher conversion and retention.

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app vs mobile web CR
3.2×
typical push opt-in
65%+
Shopify Android apps shipped
40+

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01 / CAPABILITIES

Sixteen ways we build and grow Shopify Android apps.

From native Kotlin and React Native to Google Pay, FCM push, deep links and Google Play launch. One team that owns the full mobile product lifecycle.

01

Native Kotlin apps

Kotlin and Jetpack Compose apps built for performance, Material Design 3 and Google Play quality — fully connected to your Shopify catalogue and checkout.

02

React Native apps

Cross-platform React Native when you need Android and iOS from one codebase, without sacrificing Shopify integration or native feel.

03

Shopify Storefront integration

Products, collections, cart, checkout and customer accounts wired via Storefront API with caching and offline-aware design.

04

Google Pay & biometrics

One-tap checkout with Google Pay, biometric login and secure payment flows that reduce friction and lift conversion across devices.

05

Push & lifecycle messaging

FCM opt-in design, segmentation, abandoned cart, restock and campaign push with measurable impact on retention and repeat purchase.

06

Deep links & attribution

App Links, deferred deep linking and clean paths from ads, email and social into the right product or collection screen.

07

Google Play launch & compliance

Store listing, screenshots, policy compliance, Data safety form and submission managed so approval is predictable.

08

Subscriptions & loyalty in-app

Subscribe, manage and loyalty flows inside the app, synced with Shopify and your subscription or loyalty providers.

09

Quizzes & personalisation

In-app quizzes, recommendation engines and personalised home screens that drive higher AOV and repeat rate.

10

Offline & performance

Cached catalogues, offline cart and resilient networking so the app stays usable on weak connections and across device tiers.

11

Analytics & events

GA4, Firebase, Meta and custom events so you can see which screens and flows actually drive revenue.

12

B2B & wholesale apps

Company accounts, price lists, net terms and reorder flows for B2B shoppers on Android.

13

Migration from builders

Move off template or low-code app platforms onto a maintainable Kotlin or React Native codebase without losing users.

14

Design systems for Android

Material Design 3 component libraries and design tokens so the app stays consistent and easy to extend across devices.

15

International & multi-market

Localisation, multi-currency and region-aware catalogues for brands selling across Shopify Markets.

16

Post-launch growth retainers

Release cadence, A/B tests, crash monitoring and feature sprints so the app keeps compounding after launch.

02 / PROCESS

How an Android development engagement runs.

Every engagement follows the same four stages. You always know what is happening next and how success is measured at each milestone.

  1. Stage 1

    Discovery & product definition

    We review your store, mobile traffic, conversion data and goals, then define the app scope, key flows and success metrics before design starts.

  2. Stage 2

    UX, design system & architecture

    Wireframes, Material Design 3 UI, component system and technical architecture (Kotlin vs React Native, API strategy, offline, FCM) are locked in.

  3. Stage 3

    Build, test & Google Play launch

    Sprint-based development with internal testing tracks, device QA across form factors, Play Console preparation and a controlled launch with monitoring from day one.

  4. Stage 4

    Measure, iterate & grow

    Post-launch analytics, push optimisation, A/B tests and optional retainers so the app keeps improving conversion and retention.

03 / OUR WORK

Recent work from our portfolio.

Live stores, apps and platforms we have built and run. Case studies open on this site; other projects open the live build in a new tab.

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3.2×

App vs mobile web conversion

typical uplift for engaged shoppers on a well-built Android app

65%+

Push opt-in rates

when opt-in is designed into the first sessions and value is clear

40+

Shopify Android apps shipped

native Kotlin and React Native, Google Play live and maintained

4.7+

Typical Play Store rating

from apps we design, build and support post-launch

04 / PRICING

Transparent pricing. Pick the model that fits your Android goals.

Fixed-scope app projects, ongoing retainers, or full-time dedicated teams. Whatever the engagement, you’ll see the price before you sign: no hourly creep, no surprise change orders.

Project

Fixed-scope Android project

$25K – $120K

Fixed timeline · Milestone-billed

Best for: New native or React Native apps, Google Play launch, major feature builds

  • Fixed SOW & written deliverables
  • Internal testing + Play Console submission
  • Full documentation & handover
  • Easy off-ramp, no lock-in

Retainer

Monthly mobile partnership

$4K – $15K / mo

30–80 hrs/month · Month-to-month

Best for: Ongoing releases, push optimisation, A/B tests and Play Store updates

  • Dedicated mobile lead
  • Release cadence & crash monitoring
  • Feature sprints & experiments
  • Unused hours roll 50% forward

Dedicated team

Full-time mobile pod

$10K – $28K / mo

1–3 specialists · Embedded with your product team

Best for: High-growth apps, continuous roadmap, multi-platform programmes

  • Senior Android specialists full-time
  • Direct Slack & weekly standups
  • Reports to your product / eng lead
  • Signed SLA & continuous shipping

05 / WHY BRANDS STAY

Six reasons brands stay with us for Android development.

Most of our mobile work is repeat business or referral. These are the reasons clients give when we ask why.

Shopify-connected by design

Storefront API, Google Pay and real inventory from day one — not a generic shell that fights your catalogue later.

Conversion & retention first

We optimise for app conversion, push opt-in and repeat purchase — not just “shipped an app.”

A dedicated lead on every project

One accountable owner, clear weekly updates, no account-manager telephone game.

Google Play process included

Policy compliance, Data safety form, store listing and submission are part of the engagement — not an afterthought.

Transparent, fixed-scope pricing

Written scope and a fixed number before work starts. No surprise line items or hourly creep.

You own the code & accounts

Full repository access, Play Console ownership and documentation. We stay because the work is good, not because exit is hard.

06 / TECH STACK

What we use for Android development.

Native Kotlin and Jetpack Compose when performance and polish matter most, React Native when you need Android and iOS together, and Shopify Storefront API as the commerce backbone — never generic app templates.

Android platforms

  • Kotlin
  • Jetpack Compose
  • Android Views
  • React Native
  • Expo where appropriate

Shopify & commerce

  • Storefront API
  • Admin API
  • Google Pay
  • Shopify Checkout
  • metafields

Mobile tooling

  • Android Studio
  • Play Console
  • Fastlane
  • Firebase
  • FCM
  • App Links SDKs

Analytics & growth

  • GA4
  • Firebase Analytics
  • Meta SDK
  • crash reporting
  • A/B tooling

07 / FAQ

Questions we hear before every Android engagement.

Honest answers, including the ones most agencies dodge.

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How long does a typical Android app take to build?

Focused Shopify Android apps usually run 12–20 weeks from discovery to Google Play launch. Larger feature sets or dual Android + iOS programmes take longer. Timeline is fixed in the SOW before work starts.

Native Kotlin or React Native — which do you recommend?

Native Kotlin when maximum performance and Material Design polish on Android matter most. React Native when you need Android and iOS from one team and shared codebase. We recommend based on your roadmap and budget.

Do you handle Google Play submission and review?

Yes. Store listing, screenshots, Data safety form, policy compliance and submission are part of the project. We manage the review process until the app is live.

What does a typical engagement cost?

Projects: $25K–$120K. Monthly retainers: $4K–$15K/mo. Dedicated team: $10K–$28K/mo. Every quote is fixed-fee and locked in the SOW.

How do you connect the app to Shopify?

Primarily via the Storefront API for catalogue, cart and checkout, with Admin API where needed for custom logic. Google Pay and customer accounts are integrated for a native experience.

Do you support the app after launch?

Yes. Retainers cover releases, crash monitoring, push optimisation, A/B tests and new features. Most clients stay on retainer after the initial launch.