Shopify App Development

We provide Shopify app development for UK ecommerce teams who need shopify custom app development that automates ops, connects systems, and upgrades Admin workflows.

Speak to a shopify custom app expert

30-minute consultation, scope + next steps

  • 100+ production-grade ecommerce builds
  • 11+ years delivering custom software
  • 4 stage delivery model
  • 5+ year average client partnerships

Trusted By Growing Businesses & Enterprise Teams

We build Shopify apps that streamline operations, connect systems, and support reliable releases.

When Shopify Custom Apps Replace Workarounds

As order volume and catalogue complexity grow, teams often need Shopify to do more than standard settings can cover. A focused app can turn manual admin into a consistent workflow, with the right controls and visibility for day-to-day operations.

If you are choosing a shopify app development company, prioritise clear scoping, Shopify-native UX, and secure integrations that stay maintainable as your stack evolves.

Use Cases

  • Automate fulfilment routing, split shipments, and exception handling
  • Sync products, pricing, and stock with ERP, PIM, or WMS tools
  • Implement B2B approvals, role permissions, and tier pricing rules
  • Standardise custom admin workflows with a Shopify-native interface
  • Create reliable scheduled exports and operational reporting
  • Support memberships, subscriptions, and account-based experiences
Review your requirements

30-minute call, scope + options

Shopify app Development And Custom extensions

Our shopify application development approach focuses on clean Admin UX, dependable data flows, and stable integrations that support long-term iteration.

Private Apps For Operations

Shopify Admin tools for fulfilment, catalogue management, reporting, and internal workflows that make day-to-day work faster and more consistent.

Public Apps For The App Store

Productised apps designed for merchant onboarding, supportability, and performance, with a roadmap that supports growth after launch.

Integrations & Data Sync

Secure connections to ERP, PIM, CRM, WMS, 3PL, and finance tools using APIs and webhooks, designed for reliability and auditability.

Extensions & Admin UX

Shopify-native interfaces and extensions that fit merchant workflows, including checkout and cart experiences where appropriate.

Explore your build options

Clear approach, no hard sell

What A Shopify App Can Unlock

A focused app turns complex workflows into repeatable operations, with clean UX and dependable data movement.

  • Private apps for internal workflows
  • Public App Store app builds
  • Polaris-based Admin UI
  • Webhook-driven event handling
  • API integrations and data sync
  • Idempotent job processing
  • Inventory and catalogue automation
  • Order routing and fulfilment rules
  • Custom pricing and B2B logic
  • Customer accounts and portals
  • Subscriptions and membership logic
  • Metafields and data modelling
  • Rate-limit aware architecture
  • Error tracking and alerting
  • Audit logs and traceability
  • Secure OAuth and token handling
  • Role-based access controls
  • Performance tuning for scale
  • App onboarding and support flows
  • Testing and QA automation
  • API version upgrade readiness

Our Process

A clear delivery plan for Shopify apps

Discovery, Scope & Architecture

Align outcomes, integration needs, and delivery plan early.

You share the workflows and systems you rely on. We map the app surfaces, data flows, permissions, and the fastest path to a dependable MVP and roadmap.

  • Requirements workshop and success criteria
  • Integration map and data flow outline
  • Scope options and phased delivery plan
  • Technical approach and hosting plan
Review the plan

30-minute call, plan + actions

UX, Admin UI & Data

Design merchant-friendly flows that fit Shopify Admin.

We design the Admin experience, define key entities and metafields, and confirm edge cases so the build stays predictable and easy to adopt.

  • Admin flow wireframes and UI direction
  • Data model and permission approach
  • Webhook and job handling strategy
  • Acceptance criteria for core features
Sense-check scope

30-minute call, scope clarity

Build, QA & Iteration

Ship in controlled increments with clear review points.

We develop features in milestones, validate integrations, and run QA across real store scenarios so releases remain stable and easy to test.

  • Milestone-based delivery and demos
  • Integration testing and data validation
  • Performance and rate-limit handling
  • Release notes and rollout plan
Confirm next steps

30-minute call, milestones set

Launch, Enablement & Handover

Launch with training, documentation, and clear ownership.

We support go-live, provide documentation, and ensure your team can operate the app confidently, including monitoring and support workflows.

  • Deployment and environment setup
  • Handover documentation and training
  • Monitoring and alerting configuration
  • Post-launch support plan
Review launch plan

30-minute call, launch steps

Support, Upgrades & Roadmap

Keep the app healthy as Shopify and your stack evolve.

We support iterative improvements, API version updates, and feature growth so your app remains reliable, secure, and aligned to business priorities.

  • Ongoing improvements and backlog support
  • Shopify API version and dependency updates
  • Performance tuning and error reduction
  • New feature planning and delivery
Plan improvements

30-minute call, roadmap view

Our Partners & Recognitions

Industry partners and independent recognition

Our Engagement Models

Commercial options that match your roadmap and governance needs

App Strategy Sprint

Low-commitment consulting

A focused sprint to confirm scope, integration approach, and release plan before committing to a full build.

  • Workflow and integration mapping
  • Phased scope and priorities
  • Architecture and security approach
  • Roadmap and delivery milestones
Get your scope

Custom App Build

Core delivery for most teams

End-to-end build and launch for private apps, extensions, or App Store products, delivered in clear milestones.

  • Milestone-based development
  • QA and release readiness
  • Documentation and handover
  • Launch support
Start your build

Support & Maintenance

Ongoing stability and improvements

Ongoing support for monitoring, upgrades, Shopify API changes, and planned enhancements as your store evolves.

  • Monitoring and incident response
  • API version and dependency updates
  • Performance optimisation
  • Roadmap iteration support
Set up support

Senior Advisory

Governance and technical leadership for complex builds, including architecture reviews, integration oversight, and release assurance.

Get Your Shopify App Development Plan

Share your workflows and integrations. You will leave with phased scope, approach, and release steps so delivery stays predictable.

Get your delivery plan

30-minute call, plan + next steps

What clients say about Webdigita

Shopify app delivery built on clarity, clean builds, and steady support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shopify app development FAQs for teams planning a reliable build

What affects Shopify app development cost?

Shopify app development cost depends on scope, integrations, and UX complexity, because those drive build time, testing, and support needs.
Build custom when your workflow is a differentiator or needs tight integrations; buy when requirements are standard and stable.
Yes, we build private apps for internal workflows and public apps designed for merchant onboarding, supportability, and scale.
Yes, we can help you create shopify app builds for App Store launch, including onboarding, billing logic, and review-ready compliance checks.
Rate limits shape app architecture, so we design efficient queries, batch jobs, retries, and webhook-first flows to stay responsive.
We use least-privilege scopes and secure authentication patterns, so your app accesses only what it needs and remains auditable.
Yes, we build reliable integrations using APIs and webhooks, so product, stock, and order data stays consistent across systems.
Timelines depend on scope and integrations, but we deliver in milestones so you see working progress early and can steer priorities.
Yes, we can extend or stabilise an existing app, including audits, refactors, and structured improvements aligned to your roadmap.
You own the delivered code and documentation, so your team can operate, maintain, and extend the app without vendor lock-in.
A shopify app development agency is better for complex integrations and governance, while a freelancer can fit simpler, well-defined tasks.
Yes, we provide maintenance options that cover monitoring, fixes, and Shopify platform changes so the app stays stable over time.

Ready To Scope Your Shopify App?

In a free consultation, you will get options, a phased scope, a budget range, and next steps aligned to your workflows.

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Ready For A Shopify App That Scales?

Speak with our specialists.

Get clarity on scope, budget range + next steps for your Shopify app.

    Ideal if you're planning a launch, upgrade, or growth sprint in the next 60-90 days.

    What happens after you get in touch

    • 1An expert reviews your requirements and follows up with focused questions;
    • 2If needed, we sign an NDA to ensure the highest privacy level;
    • 3You receive a proposal with delivery approach, timeline, and commercial options.

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