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eCommerce Mobile App Development
Shopping Apps That Convert Browsers into Repeat Buyers
73% of all eCommerce traffic now comes from mobile — but most of that traffic doesn’t convert. The difference between a 0.5% and a 3.5% mobile conversion rate is not the product — it’s the app. Ahex builds eCommerce apps engineered for conversion, retention, and the repeat purchase loop that drives profitable growth.
Trusted Partners
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies & innovative startups
More Than 150+ Brands
years in the industry
16 +
Certified Developers
125 +
Awards
100 +
Success Rate
99 %
The Mobile Commerce Opportunity
Mobile Is Where Customers Buy — Not Just Browse
The narrative that mobile is a discovery channel and desktop is a conversion channel is no longer true. Mobile-first shoppers — especially in India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities where mobile is the only internet device — complete their entire purchase journey on a single device. The brands capturing this market have invested in apps, not just mobile-optimised websites.
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App users spend 3× more than mobile web users
Native app users have 43% higher average order values, 3× longer session durations, and 2.5× higher repeat purchase rates than equivalent mobile web visitors. The friction reduction in an app — saved payment methods, biometric authentication, instant push notifications — compounds across every visit. The investment in a native app pays back faster than almost any other eCommerce growth lever.
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India's mobile commerce moment is now
India's $143B eCommerce market is growing at 21% annually — driven by 700M+ smartphone users, UPI's frictionless payment infrastructure, and expanding logistics networks reaching tier-2 and tier-3 cities. 87% of India's eCommerce transactions happen on mobile. The brands building for this market now — with apps that support UPI, regional languages, and low-bandwidth optimisation — are establishing defensible positions before saturation.
03
AI is rewriting eCommerce discovery
Visual search (photo to product), personalised recommendation engines, AI-powered sizing and fit recommendation, and conversational shopping assistants are moving from competitive differentiation to customer expectation. The eCommerce apps that integrate AI discovery features see 22–35% higher conversion rates on search journeys than those relying on keyword-only search. We build these features as part of core architecture — not post-launch additions.
$8.9T
Global eCommerce market value by 2027
Statista Global eCommerce Report 2026
73%
Of all eCommerce traffic now originates from mobile devices
DataReportal Mobile Commerce 2026
$143B
India eCommerce market — 21% YoY growth rate
IBEF India eCommerce Report 2026
3.5×
Higher repeat purchase rate for branded app users vs mobile web
Appsflyer Commerce Benchmarks 2026
What We Build
IT & SaaS App Development Services
From an MVP SaaS product to a full enterprise platform — every engagement built on the architectural foundations that B2B software requires from day one.
Fitness & Workout Apps
Our fitness tracking app development helps users track their workouts and get guidance. These have vast workout libraries with video guidance, rep/set/weight tracker, PR tracking, and more. Our fitness apps can easily be integrated with HealthKit, Google Fit, and others.
Exercise Library
Programme Builder
HealthKit
AI Form Check
Progress Charts
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps
We offer health app development services for building custom mental health apps. This has a guided meditation library with audio and video, mood journaling, CBT-based thought record exercises, and other features that help in uplifting users’ mental state. These applications are App Store-sensitive content guidelines-compliant.
Guided Meditation
Mood Journal
CBT Exercises
Breathing Tools
Content CMS
Nutrition & Diet Apps
Diet and nutrition app development for users who follow a strict diet. We develop apps that have a food diary with barcode scanning and a 1M+ food database. An AI-powered meal photo analysis that calculates calories and macros. Our applications also help with meal planning, water intake tracking, and diet restriction management.
Barcode Scanner
AI Photo Analysis
Meal Planning
Macro Tracking
Nutritionist Tools
Clinical Wellness & Digital Therapeutics
Digital health app development that crosses from consumer wellness into clinical support. These health and wellness apps help with chronic disease management and remote patient monitoring. HIPAA-complaint. These also have dashboards, digital CBT programmes, and medication adherence tools.
HIPAA Compliant
Remote Monitoring
Clinician Dashboard
Medication Tracking
EHR Integration
Corporate Wellness Platforms
We are the leading corporate wellness app development company that builds custom corporate wellness apps for employers. These help in tracking the well-being of the employees. Applications have step challenges, mental health resources, and wellness programme point systems that reward employees if they maintain a good lifestyle.
Step Challenges
HR Integration
Population Analytics
White-Label
B2B Billing
Women's Health Apps
Health and wellness applications for women. These help with tracking menstrual cycles, fertility window identification, pregnancy week-by-week guides, and menopause symptom management. The strong encryption protects the data of the users.
Cycle Tracking
Fertility Window
Pregnancy Guide
Symptom Journal
E2E Encryption
Core Features
Every Feature That Drives Conversion, Retention & Revenue
eCommerce apps have a specific set of features that directly impact revenue — optimised checkout reduces abandonment, search quality determines discovery, and loyalty drives repeat purchase. We build each with conversion impact as the primary design requirement.
Product Discovery & Search
The product discovery experience is where most eCommerce conversions are won or lost. Customers who can't find what they want within 30 seconds leave and don't return. We build search and discovery systems that serve the right product to the right customer at the right moment.
✓ Full-text search with Elasticsearch — typo-tolerant, fast, relevant
✓ AI personalisation — recommendations based on browse and purchase history
✓ Visual search — photo upload to find similar products
✓ Faceted filters — category, price, size, colour, rating
✓ Trending, new arrivals, and curated collections
Checkout & Payment
72% of shopping carts are abandoned. The primary causes: too many checkout steps, unexpected shipping costs, lack of preferred payment method, and forced account creation. Our checkout is 2-step maximum, with guest checkout, multiple payment methods, and transparent shipping cost at product page level.
✓ 2-step checkout — address and payment, nothing else
✓ 10+ payment methods — UPI, cards, wallets, BNPL, COD
✓ Saved addresses and one-tap reorder
✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay for 1-tap checkout
✓ EMI options for high-value items with real-time eligibility
Loyalty & Retention
Acquiring a new customer costs 5–7× more than retaining an existing one. Loyalty programmes that give customers a reason to return — points, exclusive access, early sale notifications, and referral rewards — are the highest-ROI feature in eCommerce after checkout optimisation.
✓ Points-based loyalty with flexible redemption rules
✓ Tiered membership — Silver, Gold, Platinum with escalating benefits
✓ Referral programme with unique codes and attribution
✓ Cashback and store credit for reviews and repeat orders
✓ Personalised push notifications based on browse and cart history
Order Management & Tracking
Post-purchase experience determines whether a customer buys again. Real-time order tracking, proactive delivery notifications, easy returns, and responsive support are the features that convert a first-time buyer into a repeat customer. Most customers are satisfied with the product — they're unsatisfied with the update experience.
✓ Real-time order tracking with carrier integration
✓ Push notifications at every order status milestone
✓ Self-service returns and exchange workflow
✓ Order history with one-tap reorder
✓ Estimated delivery date shown at product and cart level
AR & Visual Commerce
Augmented reality reduces return rates by 25–40% in fashion and furniture — because customers make better purchase decisions when they can see how a product looks on them or in their space. AR is no longer experimental in eCommerce; it's a conversion tool with measurable ROI, particularly for high-consideration categories.
✓ AR try-on for fashion — clothing, accessories, eyewear
✓ AR room placement for furniture and home décor
✓ 360° product views with zoom and drag interaction
✓ AI size recommendation — fit predictor from measurements
✓ Virtual colour swatch previews for paint and beauty
Promotions & Merchandising
Dynamic promotion management that marketing teams can operate without engineering. Flash sales, time-limited coupon codes, category-level discounts, bundle offers, and personalised promotions based on customer segment — all configurable from a merchant dashboard without app updates.
✓ Flash sale countdown timers with real-time inventory
✓ Coupon code validation — single use, category-specific, user-specific
✓ Bundle and combo offer configuration
✓ BOGO (Buy One Get One) and minimum cart value discounts
✓ Personalised promotions by segment — new, lapsed, high-value
App Categories
What Type of eCommerce App Are You Building?
eCommerce is a broad category — a D2C fashion app and a B2B procurement marketplace share almost nothing architecturally. The product model determines the technical foundation.
D2C Brand App
Direct-to-consumer brand app replacing or supplementing marketplace dependency. Full brand control, higher margins, customer data ownership.
Brand Experience
Loyalty
Subscriptions
Referral
Multi-Vendor Marketplace
Platform connecting multiple sellers with buyers — Flipkart or Amazon-style. Seller onboarding, commission management, dispute resolution.
Seller Portal
Commission
Split Payments
Reviews
Grocery & Quick Commerce
10-minute to 2-hour delivery for daily essentials. Hyper-local inventory, slot-based delivery, dark store integration, and high-frequency repeat orders.
Quick Delivery
Slot Booking
Dark Store
Subscriptions
Fashion & Apparel
Visual-first shopping with AR try-on, AI size recommendations, lookbook browsing, social sharing, and influencer-driven product discovery.
AR Try-On
Size AI
Lookbook
Social
B2B eCommerce
Wholesale ordering, procurement portals, account-specific pricing, credit terms, bulk order management, and ERP-connected order workflows.
Account Pricing
Bulk Orders
Credit Terms
ERP Sync
Home & Furniture
High-consideration purchases aided by AR room placement, 360° product views, configuration tools, and EMI/BNPL checkout options for large-ticket items.
AR Placement
360° View
EMI / BNPL
Configurator
Pharmacy & Health
Prescription management, doctor consultation, medicine auto-refill, health records, and regulated payment flows for prescription items
Prescription
Auto-Refill
Teleconsult
Compliance
Headless Commerce
Mobile frontend consuming a headless backend (Shopify Hydrogen, Commercetools, Medusa.js) — decoupled for flexibility, speed, and cross-channel consistency.
Headless
Shopify API
Commercetools
Medusa
Multi-Vendor Marketplace
Building a Marketplace Is Four Apps, Not One
A multi-vendor marketplace needs a buyer app, a seller app, an admin panel, and a split-payment infrastructure — each serving fundamentally different users with different goals. The most complex engineering challenge is the payment architecture: collecting from buyers, deducting commission, and routing payouts to dozens of sellers automatically.
Buyer App
Product discovery across all sellers, unified cart from multiple sellers, single checkout with consolidated payment, order tracking per seller, and multi-seller review system. Buyers don't care which seller they're buying from — they care about the product, price, and delivery experience.
Seller Dashboard
Product listing management, inventory tracking, order fulfilment workflow, earnings and payout dashboard, and performance analytics. Seller onboarding with KYC verification (Aadhaar/PAN for India, SSN/EIN for US) and bank account validation for payout routing.
Admin Console
Seller verification and approval workflow, commission rate management per category or seller tier, dispute resolution tools, promotional campaign management, platform-wide analytics, and override capabilities for edge cases. The operational brain of the marketplace.
Commission & Payout Engine
Automated commission deduction per order, weekly/monthly payout to seller bank accounts via Razorpay Route (India) or Stripe Connect (international), failed payout retry with escalation, and financial reconciliation reports. The system that makes the marketplace economics work.
Payment Split Architecture
Customer Pays
Customer completes checkout — ₹1,000 total. Single payment via UPI/card/wallet. No complexity visible to the buyer. Funds flow into the platform escrow account via Razorpay Route or Stripe Connect.
Commission Split
Platform automatically deducts commission (e.g. 12% = ₹120). Rate varies by category, seller tier, or negotiated contract. Split configured per SKU, per seller, or per category — not a single global rate. Tax (GST/TDS) handled and accounted for separately.
Delivery Confirmation
Payout is not immediate — it triggers on delivery confirmation (T+7 days industry standard for return window). Funds held in escrow until delivery event received from logistics partner via webhook. Return period management handled automatically.
Seller Payout
Seller receives ₹880 (₹1,000 – ₹120 commission) automatically to their registered bank account. Weekly payout cycle by default. Seller sees real-time ledger in dashboard. Failed payouts auto-retry with alert to seller and admin.
Return & Refund Flow
Customer initiates return → logistics partner picks up → seller confirms receipt → refund issued to original payment method. Seller's account debited for net amount. If payout already made, next payout adjusted. Full reconciliation report monthly.
Integrations
The eCommerce Integration Ecosystem We Connect
From payment gateways and logistics partners to ERP systems and marketing tools — every integration your eCommerce app needs to run a complete retail operation.
Payment Gateways
- Razorpay (UPI)
- Stripe
- Razorpay Route
- Stripe Connect
- Cashfree
- PayU
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
Logistics & Delivery
- Shiprocket
- Delhivery
- Ecom Express
- Bluedart
- FedEx
- DHL
- Shadowfax
- Dunzo
ERP & Inventory
- SAP
- Unicommerce
- NetSuite
- Increff
- Vinculum
- Brightpearl
- Microsoft Dynamics
BNPL & EMI
- Simpl
- LazyPay
- ZestMoney
- Klarna
- Afterpay
- Sezzle
- Bajaj Finserv
Analytics & Marketing
- Mixpanel
- CleverTap
- MoEngage
- Google Analytics
- AppsFlyer
- Branch
- Segment
CRM & Communication
- Firebase FCM
- WhatsApp Business
- Twilio SMS
- Intercom
- Freshdesk
- Zendesk
- SendGrid
Multi-Vendor Marketplace
Building a Marketplace Is Four Apps, Not One
A multi-vendor marketplace needs a buyer app, a seller app, an admin panel, and a split-payment infrastructure — each serving fundamentally different users with different goals. The most complex engineering challenge is the payment architecture: collecting from buyers, deducting commission, and routing payouts to dozens of sellers automatically.
Buyer App
Product discovery across all sellers, unified cart from multiple sellers, single checkout with consolidated payment, order tracking per seller, and multi-seller review system. Buyers don't care which seller they're buying from — they care about the product, price, and delivery experience.
Seller Dashboard
Product listing management, inventory tracking, order fulfilment workflow, earnings and payout dashboard, and performance analytics. Seller onboarding with KYC verification (Aadhaar/PAN for India, SSN/EIN for US) and bank account validation for payout routing.
Admin Console
Seller verification and approval workflow, commission rate management per category or seller tier, dispute resolution tools, promotional campaign management, platform-wide analytics, and override capabilities for edge cases. The operational brain of the marketplace.
Commission & Payout Engine
Automated commission deduction per order, weekly/monthly payout to seller bank accounts via Razorpay Route (India) or Stripe Connect (international), failed payout retry with escalation, and financial reconciliation reports. The system that makes the marketplace economics work.
Payment Split Architecture
Customer Pays
Customer completes checkout — ₹1,000 total. Single payment via UPI/card/wallet. No complexity visible to the buyer. Funds flow into the platform escrow account via Razorpay Route or Stripe Connect.
Commission Split
Platform automatically deducts commission (e.g. 12% = ₹120). Rate varies by category, seller tier, or negotiated contract. Split configured per SKU, per seller, or per category — not a single global rate. Tax (GST/TDS) handled and accounted for separately.
Delivery Confirmation
Payout is not immediate — it triggers on delivery confirmation (T+7 days industry standard for return window). Funds held in escrow until delivery event received from logistics partner via webhook. Return period management handled automatically.
Seller Payout
Seller receives ₹880 (₹1,000 – ₹120 commission) automatically to their registered bank account. Weekly payout cycle by default. Seller sees real-time ledger in dashboard. Failed payouts auto-retry with alert to seller and admin.
Return & Refund Flow
Customer initiates return → logistics partner picks up → seller confirms receipt → refund issued to original payment method. Seller's account debited for net amount. If payout already made, next payout adjusted. Full reconciliation report monthly.
Built for India
eCommerce Features Designed for the Indian Market
India's eCommerce market has requirements that standard Western eCommerce platforms don't address — UPI-first payments, COD with return management, regional language support, and low-bandwidth optimisation for tier-2 and tier-3 city users.
UPI-First
UPI & Indian Payment Stack
UPI is the dominant payment method in India — 75% of digital transactions. Building a checkout without optimising for UPI is designing for the minority. We build UPI-first checkout flows with Razorpay, Cashfree, and PayU — including UPI AutoPay for subscription and recurring orders.
→ UPI Intent (redirect to customer’s UPI app) and UPI Collect (enter VPA)
→ UPI AutoPay for subscription and instalment plans
→ Wallet support — Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon Pay
→ Net banking, credit/debit card with saved card tokenisation
→ GST-compliant invoice generation for B2B orders
COD
Cash on Delivery Management
COD accounts for 35–50% of eCommerce orders in India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities — it's not a legacy feature, it's a current market requirement. COD also has higher return rates and operational costs that need to be managed systematically, not manually.
→ COD availability by pincode and order value thresholds
→ COD confirmation OTP — verify customer before dispatch
→ Driver cash collection tracking and reconciliation
→ COD-to-prepaid conversion incentive flow
→ COD block for high-return-rate customers (risk scoring)
Regional
Regional Language & Localisation
India's next 300M eCommerce users predominantly browse and prefer to transact in regional languages. Supporting Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada is not a nice-to-have for the next phase of Indian eCommerce growth — it's a prerequisite.
→ i18n architecture supporting 10+ Indian languages
→ RTL support for Urdu-language product browsing
→ Product title and description translation pipeline
→ Regional date, number, and currency formatting
→ Regional festive calendar — Diwali, Eid, Pongal sale automation
Low Bandwidth
Tier-2/3 Performance Optimisation
30% of India's eCommerce growth comes from users on 3G connections and entry-level Android devices. An app that loads beautifully on a Mumbai 5G connection and fails on a Patna 3G connection loses half the market. We optimise for the median India user, not the best-case scenario.
→ WebP image format with adaptive quality by connection speed
→ Skeleton screen loading — content shape visible while images load
→ Offline browse mode — cached product catalogue browsing
→ APK size target under 15MB — critical for entry-level device storage
→ CDN with Mumbai and Chennai edge nodes for low-latency delivery
Compliance
India Regulatory Compliance
eCommerce in India operates under the Consumer Protection (eCommerce) Rules 2020, IT Act data localisation requirements, and GST compliance for invoicing and returns. Non-compliance creates regulatory risk — we build the compliance requirements into the product architecture.
→ Consumer Protection Rules — seller information disclosure, grievance officer
→ GST-compliant tax calculation and invoice generation
→ Data localisation — India user data stored on India-region servers
→ IT Act Section 79 intermediary compliance for marketplaces
→ DPDP Act 2023 data processing and consent compliance
Festive Commerce
Sale & Festive Season Architecture
India's eCommerce peaks during Diwali, Big Billion Day, and End of Season Sale — generating 3–5× normal traffic in 72-hour windows. Apps that can't handle these peaks lose revenue and customers to competitors who can. We architect for peak loads specifically, not average loads.
→ Load testing at 10× normal concurrent user count
→ Flash sale countdown with real-time inventory deduction
→ Waitlist and queue management for high-demand launches
→ Auto-scaling infrastructure triggered by traffic thresholds
→ Early access and exclusive sale for loyalty programme members
How We Build
From Product Catalogue Architecture to App Store Launch
eCommerce apps have specific sequencing requirements — payment architecture must be decided before checkout is designed, and integration complexity (ERP, logistics) must be mapped before sprint planning begins.
1
Commerce Architecture
Business model, catalogue structure, pricing rules, payment gateway selection, and integration map — decided in Discovery before development
2
UX & Checkout Design
All screens wireframed with conversion-first principles. Checkout flow designed for 2 steps maximum. Tested with real users before visual design begins.
3
Core App Development
Catalogue, search, cart, and checkout built first. Payment gateway integration in the first sprint — not the last. Real-time inventory sync from day one.
4
Logistics & ERP Integration
Shiprocket / logistics partner integration with webhook-driven order status updates. ERP sync for inventory. COD flow with driver confirmation.
5
Loyalty & Retention Features
Loyalty programme, push notification strategy, referral system, and CRM integration built and tested with user journey testing before launch.
6
Load Testing & Launch
Load tested at 10× expected peak concurrent users. App Store and Play Store submission handled end-to-end. Post-launch monitoring configured.
Technology Stack
Tech Stack for eCommerce Apps
Every stack decision evaluated for search performance, payment security, real-time inventory accuracy, and peak-load scalability during festive sales.
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Why Ahex
Why eCommerce Brands Build with Ahex
eCommerce app development fails in predictable ways — checkout not optimised for conversion, search quality underwhelming, peak-load testing skipped, and payment split architecture designed too late. We've seen all of them and built our practice around preventing each one.
Checkout built for conversion — not feature completeness
Most agency checkouts prioritise supporting every payment method over optimising the flow for conversion. We design the checkout around the mobile UX principles that reduce abandonment — 2 steps maximum, payment method shown in order of customer preference, shipping cost visible before checkout begins, and biometric authentication for returning users. These design choices, not additional payment methods, drive conversion rate improvement.
Search that surfaces products — not just lists them
Most eCommerce apps use basic keyword search that fails on typos, returns irrelevant results for synonyms, and has no personalisation layer. Ahex implements Elasticsearch with typo tolerance, synonyms, and AI personalisation — showing the right product to each user based on their browsing and purchase history. Product discovery quality directly determines conversion rate.
Peak-load tested before Diwali — not after
India's festive sale windows generate 3–5× normal traffic in 72-hour bursts. eCommerce apps that haven't been load-tested for these peaks fail at exactly the moment they matter most — losing revenue and damaging brand trust. We load test at 10× projected peak concurrent users as part of every launch process, not as an optional add-on.
India-first design — not India-adapted design
UPI-first checkout, COD management, regional language support, low-bandwidth image optimisation, and tier-2/tier-3 performance on entry-level Android devices are not features we add to a Western eCommerce architecture — they're the foundation we build from. Ahex has delivered eCommerce apps serving users across India's entire demographic spectrum.
Industries
Industries We Cater for App Development Services
Get access to the best E-Commerce app developers, with expertise in building apps for the following sectors.
Healthcare
We provide enterprise mobile app development consulting to build secure, HIPPA mobile apps that enhance patient care, streamline medical operations, and improve healthcare accessibility. - Telemedicine & virtual consultation apps
- Patient management & EHR apps
- Fitness and wellness tracking apps
- Hospital workflow & staff coordination apps
Real Estate
For real estate, we build mobile solutions that simplify property discovery, management, and real estate transactions.
- Property listing & search apps
- Virtual tour & AR property apps
- Real estate CRM apps
- Property management apps
Manufacturing
Our mobile apps optimize production processes, asset tracking, and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.
- Inventory management apps
- Equipment monitoring & IoT apps
- Workforce management apps
- Supply chain tracking apps
Banking & Finance
Our mobile app developers build secure fintech applications that enable seamless digital transactions and financial management.
- Mobile banking apps
- Digital wallet & payment apps
- Investment & trading apps
- Loan & credit management apps
Food & Restaurant Services
We are the top app development company that develops mobile apps to enhance customer engagement and streamline restaurant operations.
- Food delivery apps
- Online ordering apps
- Table reservation apps
- Restaurant management apps
Entertainment & Media
For the media and enterprise mobile app development services, we build interactive mobile platforms that deliver engaging digital content experiences.
- Video streaming apps
- Music streaming apps
- Gaming apps
- Event booking apps
Retail & E-Commerce
We create mobile applications for retail and e-commerce businesses to enhance shopping experiences of customers and drive sales.
- E-commerce shopping apps
- Marketplace apps
- Loyalty & rewards apps
- Inventory & order management apps
Education & E-Learning
We are transforming the education sector by developing interactive learning platforms that support digital education and remote training.
- E-learning & course apps
- Virtual classroom apps
- Student management apps
- Skill development & certification apps
Logistics & Supply Chain
Our mobile apps improve visibility, tracking, and operational control across supply chain networks.
- Fleet management apps
- Shipment tracking apps
- Warehouse management apps
- Delivery management apps
Government & Public Services
As a trusted app development firm, we develop citizen-centric mobile applications that improve accessibility and public service delivery.
- Citizen service apps
- Public grievance & feedback apps
- Utility payment apps
- Public information & alert apps
Case Study
AI-Driven Analytics Solutions for a Hotel Management Company
Platform : Web
Industry : Hospitality
UI & UX | Frontend | Backend
AI-Powered Chatbot and Dashboard for a Leading U.S. Clothing Brand
Platform : Web & Mobile
Industry : Retail and E-commerce
UI & UX | Frontend | Backend
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Frequently Asked Question
Questions eCommerce Founders Ask Before They Start
A simple D2C brand app with catalogue, checkout, and order tracking costs $20,000–$55,000 (₹6L–₹18L). A full eCommerce platform with AI search, loyalty programme, AR try-on, multi-language support, and ERP integration costs $55,000–$180,000 (₹18L–₹65L). A multi-vendor marketplace with all four apps (buyer, seller, admin, driver) and split payment architecture costs $180,000–$600,000+ (₹65L–₹2Cr+). All figures are for iOS + Android using Flutter. Fixed-cost estimate after a 2-week Discovery Sprint.
Shopify works well for straightforward D2C retail with a standard product catalogue and no complex business logic. Build a custom app when you need: multi-vendor marketplace capabilities, custom checkout flows with business rules, deep ERP or warehouse integration, subscription commerce, B2B ordering with account-specific pricing, COD management for India, regional language support, or a mobile experience that’s significantly differentiated from standard Shopify templates. Most brands that move from Shopify to custom do so because the platform’s limitations are constraining growth, not because Shopify was the wrong starting point.
We use Razorpay Route for India-based marketplaces and Stripe Connect for international. When a customer pays ₹1,000 for a product, the full amount flows into the platform’s escrow account. Commission is automatically deducted (e.g., 12% = ₹120), and the seller receives ₹880 in their registered bank account — typically on a weekly payout cycle after delivery confirmation. Returns trigger automatic reversal. The entire flow is automated — no manual payout processing.
For India, we integrate via Razorpay or Cashfree: UPI Intent (redirect to customer’s UPI app), UPI Collect (enter VPA/BHIM ID), UPI AutoPay for subscriptions, credit/debit cards with tokenisation for saved cards, net banking, digital wallets (Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon Pay), BNPL (Simpl, LazyPay, ZestMoney), and Cash on Delivery. For international markets, we integrate Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay) and regional gateways as required. Payment method selection is shown in priority order based on the customer’s previous payment history.
India optimisation covers five dimensions: (1) UPI-first checkout — 75% of India’s digital transactions are via UPI; (2) COD management — 35–50% of tier-2/3 orders are COD with return management; (3) Regional language support — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and others; (4) Low-bandwidth performance — WebP images, skeleton loading, offline catalogue browsing, and APK under 15MB for entry-level device storage; (5) Festive peak architecture — load tested at 10× peak for Diwali and sale periods. These aren’t features we add — they’re the foundation we build from.
A simple D2C brand app takes 10–16 weeks. A full eCommerce platform with loyalty, AR, and ERP integration takes 20–32 weeks. A multi-vendor marketplace takes 6–12 months. The features that most frequently extend timelines beyond initial estimates are: (1) ERP integration — every ERP has different API maturity; (2) AR implementation — device testing across a wide device matrix takes time; (3) Regional language support — content translation pipeline and RTL testing; and (4) COD management — the edge cases in COD return and reconciliation are extensive. We map all of these in Discovery before committing to a timeline.
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