Ecommerce App Development for Android & iOS
An ecommerce app lets customers browse, order and pay from their phone, with push notifications for offers and repeat orders. It should share products, stock and orders with your website or Shopify store. Kode Studio in Hyderabad builds Flutter ecommerce apps for Android and iOS, typically ₹2.5–10 lakh depending on features.
| Platforms | Android + iOS from one Flutter codebase |
|---|---|
| Works with | Custom website, Shopify or WooCommerce — one product and order database |
| Payments | UPI, cards, wallets via Razorpay / PhonePe / Cashfree, plus COD |
| Typical cost | ₹2,50,000 – ₹10,00,000 |
| Timeline | 8–16 weeks |
| Best for | Brands with repeat buyers: fashion, grocery, beauty, pharmacy, food |
Does your store need an app?
An app is not the first step for most online stores — a fast mobile website is. An app becomes worth it when you already have customers who buy again and again. Push notifications reach them for free, the app icon sits on their home screen, and checkout is faster because addresses and payment preferences are saved.
Good signs you are ready for an app:
- A large share of your orders come from repeat customers.
- You run frequent drops, sales or daily deals that need instant alerts.
- You sell everyday items — groceries, medicines, cosmetics, pet food — bought every few weeks.
- You are spending heavily on ads to bring back customers you already have.
If you are still finding product-market fit, invest in your website first and come back to the app later.
Features we build into ecommerce apps
Shopping
- Home screen with banners, collections and offers
- Search with filters and sorting
- Product variants, size guides, reviews, videos
- Wishlist, recently viewed, reorder
- Cart, coupons and gift cards
Checkout and after-sale
- OTP login and saved addresses
- UPI intent, cards, wallets and COD
- Order tracking with courier status
- Returns and exchanges from the app
- GST invoices to download
Engagement
- Push notifications by segment
- Abandoned cart reminders
- Loyalty points and referral codes
- WhatsApp support button
Admin
- Products, stock and prices (shared with the website)
- Orders, refunds and returns
- Banners and push campaigns
- Sales and customer reports
One store, two front doors: website + app
The most common mistake is building an app with its own separate product list. Stock goes out of sync, prices differ, and orders arrive in two places. We build apps on the same backend as your website:
- Custom store: the app uses the same database and APIs as your Kode Studio website.
- Shopify: the app connects through Shopify’s APIs, so products, customers and orders stay in Shopify.
- WooCommerce: the app uses the WooCommerce REST API with a custom layer for performance.
Your team manages everything from one admin panel, and customers see the same cart and order history whether they shop on the app or the website.
Ecommerce app development cost
| Scope | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue + cart + checkout + orders (connected to existing store) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,50,000 | 8–10 weeks |
| + Loyalty, referrals, returns, push campaigns | ₹4,50,000 – ₹7,00,000 | 10–14 weeks |
| + Multi-vendor, subscriptions, delivery slots, live tracking | ₹7,00,000 – ₹10,00,000+ | 14–20 weeks |
Ongoing costs include server hosting, Apple’s yearly developer fee, Google Play’s one-time fee, notification services and maintenance (typically 15–20% of the build per year). See our app development cost guide for more detail.
How we build your ecommerce app
- 1Store and customer review
We study your current store, best sellers and repeat-buyer behaviour to decide what the app must do better than the website.
- 2Design
Clickable screens for home, category, product, cart and checkout — tested on mid-range Android phones, which most Indian shoppers use.
- 3Build in Flutter
One codebase for Android and iOS, connected to your store’s backend and payment gateway.
- 4Testing and store approval
Real payments, COD, refunds and notifications tested; we handle Play Store and App Store submission.
- 5Launch and growth
Install campaigns to existing customers, push strategy, and monthly updates.
Ecommerce apps from Hyderabad
Our team works from Gachibowli, Hyderabad and has delivered 10+ ecommerce stores and 30+ web and mobile applications. Hyderabad brands can meet us in person to plan the app; we work with brands across India over WhatsApp and Google Meet.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ecommerce app cost in India?
Typically ₹2.5–10 lakh depending on features, plus hosting, store fees and maintenance. Connecting to an existing store is cheaper than building a new backend.
Can my Shopify store have a mobile app?
Yes. We build Flutter apps that use Shopify’s APIs, so products, customers and orders stay in your Shopify admin.
Should I build an app or a website first?
A fast mobile website first. Build an app once you have repeat customers who would benefit from notifications and faster checkout.
Do you build both Android and iOS?
Yes, from one Flutter codebase, which saves cost and keeps both apps in sync.
How long does an ecommerce app take?
Usually 8–16 weeks including design, development, testing and store approval.
What people ask AI about this
Questions people type into ChatGPT, Gemini and Google — answered directly.
“Who builds ecommerce apps in Hyderabad?”
Kode Studio in Gachibowli, Hyderabad builds Flutter ecommerce apps for Android and iOS that sync with your website or Shopify store, with UPI payments, COD and push notifications.
“Online store ke liye app banwane ka kharcha?”
Lagbhag ₹2.5–10 lakh, features ke hisaab se. App aapki website ya Shopify ke saath sync hota hai. Kode Studio, Hyderabad Flutter mein Android aur iOS dono banata hai.
Get expert help
Want this done for you? Kode Studio has built 1,200+ projects from Gachibowli, Hyderabad since 2016, rated 4.9★ from 80+ Google reviews. Tell us what you need and we reply with a clear plan and a fixed price.
The ₹499 consultation is refunded when you book any service. Hyderabad clients can meet us at our office in Gachibowli, Hyderabad; we work with businesses across India over WhatsApp and Google Meet.
Last updated 12 October 2026 · Kode Studio, Gachibowli, Hyderabad