Guide

How much does a Shopify mobile app cost?

The price of a Shopify mobile app depends less on the app itself than on how you get it: built from scratch by an agency, or generated by an app builder you pay every month. This guide lists the costs every option shares, the ones that are easy to miss, and what Mobilefy costs.

1. Your three options

Custom development by an agency

An agency designs and codes a native app on top of the Shopify Storefront API. You get full control over every screen, but you pay for the project upfront and then for maintenance: new iOS and Android versions, store policy changes and Shopify API updates all need developer time. Quotes vary widely with scope, so ask for the build cost and the yearly maintenance as two separate numbers.

A monthly app builder

App builders connect to Shopify, sync your catalog and generate the app for a subscription. Pricing models differ: some charge a flat monthly fee, some add a percentage of the sales made in the app, and some offer a free plan that is paid for with a commission. Our builder comparison and alternatives pages list the public prices and commissions of several builders, with their sources.

Mobilefy

Mobilefy is a builder that installs as a Shopify sales channel. You design the app without code, Mobilefy builds the native iOS and Android apps, and checkout stays on Shopify. It costs a flat subscription with no commission on app sales — details in section 4.

2. Costs every option shares

Apple Developer Program — $99 per year, required to publish on the App Store.
Google Play Console — $25 one-time, required to publish on Google Play.
Store listing assets — app icon, screenshots, description and a privacy policy. You can make them yourself or pay a designer.
Your time — developer account verification, store review and promoting the app to your customers. See how to publish on Google Play and the App Store.

3. Costs that are easy to miss

Commission on sales — a percentage of app revenue grows with your sales; a flat subscription does not. As a simple illustration, every 1% of commission costs €100 per €10,000 of app sales.
iOS sold separately — check whether the entry price covers Android only, iOS only or both.
Push notification limits — some plans cap the number of messages or campaigns.
Add-ons and setup fees — hosting, extra stores, onboarding or design services.
Currency — many builders list prices in USD; compare in the currency you are billed in.

4. What Mobilefy costs

Starter — €49/month or €299/year (Black Friday 2026 yearly price). Android releases, one shop, visual builder, and catalog sync on Mobilefy.
Growth — €69/month or €399/year (Black Friday 2026 yearly price). Android and iOS, push campaigns, and AdSense ad space inside the shopper app.
Scale — €199/month or €1399/year (Black Friday 2026 yearly price). Up to five shops, Android and iOS, ads space, and production support.
Enterprise — custom quote. For agencies and enterprises — custom shops, SLA, and a negotiable offer.
Optional app hosting — €59/year.

Every paid plan starts with a 7-day free trial, and there is no commission on app sales. Prices are in euros; see pricing for the full plan details and the Black Friday page for the current yearly offers.

5. Example: a first-year budget

A store that wants both iOS and Android apps with push campaigns on the Growth plan would pay, in its first year:

Mobilefy Growth: €828 billed monthly, or €399 with the Black Friday 2026 yearly price.
Apple Developer Program: $99.
Google Play Console: $25.
Optional app hosting: €59.

A store that starts with Android only can use the Starter plan at €49/month and skip the Apple membership until it adds iOS.

6. How to compare quotes

Add up 12 months of subscription, developer accounts and add-ons for each option.
Add any commission, calculated on the app sales you expect, not on today's.
Check what is included: iOS, push notifications, number of stores, updates and support.
Use free trials to test the builder with your own catalog before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum cost to launch a Shopify app on both iOS and Android?

You need an Apple Developer Program membership ($99 per year) and a Google Play Console account ($25 one-time), plus the cost of building the app. With Mobilefy, Android and iOS are included from the Growth plan at €69/month, after a 7-day free trial.

Does Mobilefy take a commission on app sales?

No. Mobilefy charges a flat monthly or yearly subscription only. Orders go through your Shopify checkout, and Mobilefy takes no percentage of the sales made in your app.

Do I still pay Shopify fees on app orders?

App orders go through your Shopify checkout, so your usual Shopify plan and payment processing fees apply, exactly as for orders from your online store.

Is a custom-built app cheaper in the long run?

Rarely for a single store. Besides the initial build, a custom app needs ongoing work for every new iOS and Android version, store policy change and Shopify API update. Ask any agency to quote the yearly maintenance separately from the build.

Ready to start?

Mobilefy turns your Shopify store into a native iOS and Android app for a flat subscription, with checkout on Shopify and a 7-day free trial. Get started, see plans or read how to turn your Shopify store into an app.