Guides
Shopify mobile app guides
Step-by-step guides for Shopify merchants who want a native iOS and Android app.
How to turn your Shopify store into a mobile app (2026 guide)
The options, steps, costs and timeline to turn a Shopify store into a native iOS and Android app — from developer accounts to store review.
Read the guide →How to publish your Shopify app on Google Play and the App Store
Developer accounts, store listing assets, review times and common rejection reasons when you publish a Shopify shopping app on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Read the guide →Black Friday 2026 checklist for your Shopify mobile app
A week-by-week plan to get your Shopify store's iOS and Android app live, stocked and ready to sell before Black Friday (November 27) and Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026).
Read the guide →Push notifications for Shopify stores: a practical guide
Which push notifications to send from your Shopify mobile app — new products, abandoned carts, scheduled programs and campaigns — and how often to send them.
Read the guide →Shopify mobile app vs PWA: which one should your store choose?
An honest comparison of native iOS and Android apps and progressive web apps for Shopify stores: home screen, push notifications on iPhone, store discoverability, offline use, cost and maintenance.
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