E-commerce
app development

When templates stop cutting it, you need a custom e-commerce app. We build purchasing experiences that convert browsers into repeat buyers.

Free 30-min strategy call. No pressure, no pitch deck.

Why e-commerce founders
work with us

Shopify is a great starting point. But there comes a point where every platform limitation becomes a revenue ceiling. Custom e-commerce apps make sense when you need to own the full customer experience, build proprietary loyalty mechanics, or when platform fees are eating into margins that should be yours.

The challenge with custom e-commerce is getting the shopping experience right. A checkout flow with one extra step loses significant conversion. Product discovery has to be fast. We build e-commerce experiences with conversion as the primary design constraint, not just aesthetics. Every interaction is designed to move users closer to purchase.

Repeat purchase rate is the number that matters most in e-commerce. Getting someone to buy once is marketing. Getting them to come back is product. We build in loyalty programs, reorder mechanics, and personalisation that drives the second, third, and fourth purchase without paid acquisition costs.

Whether you are a brand moving off Shopify, a marketplace building proprietary retail infrastructure, or a B2B business that needs a custom ordering system, we understand what it takes. Book a free Game Plan call and let us map it out.

E-commerce apps we build
for retail founders

Custom shopping apps, loyalty platforms, marketplace experiences, and B2B ordering tools. Built to convert and keep customers coming back.

Shopping apps

Custom mobile shopping experiences with fast product discovery, smooth checkout, and payment options including Afterpay and Zip.

Loyalty programs

Points systems, VIP tiers, referral mechanics, and rewards that drive repeat purchase without relying on discounts that eat margin.

Multi-vendor marketplaces

Platforms where multiple sellers can list products, manage inventory, and get paid automatically. Built with trust mechanisms and dispute resolution.

B2B ordering tools

Trade portals, wholesale ordering systems, and account-based pricing for businesses selling to other businesses. Cleaner than a spreadsheet, faster than a phone call.

Three phases.
One clear outcome.

01

Phase one

Inception: design your vision

Before we build anything, we validate your strategy, design the full customer journey, and create a hi-fidelity prototype that proves the experience will convert.

  • Map the full purchase journey from discovery to repeat buy
  • Design checkout flows optimised for conversion
  • Plan loyalty and retention mechanics before we build
  • Scope integrations with inventory, logistics, and payments

What you get

Validated product strategy
Complete brand identity
Hi-fidelity app designs
Integration architecture plan
Full tech roadmap
The outcome: You see the full shopping experience before a dollar is spent on development.
02

Phase two

Invention: build it right

We build your e-commerce app with performance and conversion as the lead constraints. Weekly demos throughout. No surprises.

  • Fast, smooth product browsing and checkout experience
  • Payment gateway integrations including BNPL options
  • Inventory, fulfilment, and logistics integrations
  • Analytics tracking purchase funnel from day one

What you get

Live e-commerce app
Payment integrations live
Code you own
Founder Accelerator access
The outcome: A converting e-commerce experience your customers will prefer over your competitors.
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Phase three

Ascension: grow it fast

You are processing orders and you want to scale revenue. We coach you through the growth mechanics of e-commerce.

  • How to improve repeat purchase rate and reduce churn
  • How to use purchase data to personalise and up-sell
  • When to expand categories and when to go deeper on one
The outcome: Higher repeat purchase rates, better customer LTV, and a product customers recommend to others.

E-commerce app development,
answered

When should I move from Shopify to a custom app?

When you need something Shopify cannot do without expensive workarounds, when you want to own the full customer experience and data, or when platform fees are eating margins that should be yours. Custom e-commerce makes sense when you have proven product-market fit and want to build a defensible platform.

How much does a custom e-commerce app cost in Australia?

A custom e-commerce app typically costs between $80,000 and $300,000 depending on product complexity, payment integrations, loyalty features, and backend complexity. We scope this in detail during Inception so you know what you are committing to before development starts.

Can you integrate with my existing inventory system?

Yes. We integrate with inventory management systems, ERPs, and warehouse management tools. These integrations add complexity and need to be scoped carefully, but they are well within our capability. We factor all integration work into the Inception phase scope.

How long does it take to build an e-commerce app?

A well-scoped e-commerce app typically takes 14 to 18 weeks from first call to launch. The timeline depends on product categories, checkout complexity, loyalty features, and integration requirements. We build iteratively with weekly demos throughout.

Do I need both iOS and Android?

For most consumer-facing e-commerce apps, yes. We build cross-platform using Flutter, giving you a native-quality experience on both iOS and Android from a single codebase. This is significantly more cost-effective than building two separate apps.

How do you handle payments in a custom e-commerce app?

We integrate with Stripe, Afterpay, Zip, and other payment providers depending on your customer preferences. Buy now pay later options are increasingly important for Australian e-commerce. We build checkout flows to maximise conversion and handle all payment edge cases cleanly.

Let's talk about
your idea.

Book a free 30-minute strategy session. We will map your e-commerce architecture, scope your custom build, and tell you exactly what it will take to give your customers a better experience.

You will pick a time on the next page.

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