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How it works

Shopify store to native app.
Four steps. No developer.

You design your app inside Shopify admin. We compile it, run QA on real devices, and submit to App Store and Play Store under your accounts. Typical turnaround: 7 to 10 days.

015 min

Install on Shopify

One click from the Shopify App Store. Authorize and you're in. We pull your store details, collections, and product catalog automatically.

  • No API keys or webhooks to configure
  • Works with any Shopify plan, including Basic
  • Your products and collections are available immediately
Appolar
Mobile app builder
Add app

From the Shopify App Store

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Live preview
0230–60 min

Design your app in the builder

The builder lives inside your Shopify admin. Load a starter preset, then tune every color, font, and per-screen layout. A live phone preview updates as you edit.

  • The Atlas stock theme plus 6 theme presets: Atlas, Block, Bloom, Pace, Surge, Verdant
  • 20 named layout presets across 5 screens
  • Every value is editable — colors, fonts, radii, card layouts
  • Per-screen layout control, not just global theme settings
  • Live phone preview, no page refresh needed
0310 min

Connect your developer accounts

Your app gets submitted under your own Apple and Google accounts — not ours. You own the listing, the reviews, and the users. We use scoped service keys only; we never see your raw passwords.

  • Apple Developer account — $99/year, ~10 min to set up
  • Google Play Console — $25 one-time, ~5 min to set up
  • We walk you through getting both if you need it
  • Scoped keys only. No raw credentials ever stored.
Apple Developer
$99 / year · iOS + iPadOS
Google Play Console
$25 one-time · Android

Don't have these yet? We walk you through both.

Typical turnaround

7–10

business days

App Store

Play Store

047–10 days

Pay, we build and ship

Once you confirm and pay, we compile your app, QA test it on real iOS and Android devices, and submit to both stores under your accounts. You get notified at each milestone.

  • Compiled from exactly what you built in the builder
  • QA tested on real devices, not simulators
  • Submitted under your accounts, your bundle ID
  • Your listing, your reviews, your users — forever

What you'll need before you start

Three things. No technical setup required.

Required

A Shopify store

Any plan, including Basic. If you don't have a Shopify store yet, start one first — it takes about 10 minutes.

For iOS

Apple Developer account

$99/year. We walk you through getting one if you don't have it. Requires a few minutes of ID verification on Apple's side.

For Android

Google Play Console

$25 one-time fee. Straightforward registration, no review process. Takes about 5 minutes.

Common questions

Do I need a developer?

No. The builder runs inside your Shopify admin. You set colors, fonts, and per-screen layouts without writing a line of code. Compilation and store submission are our job.

What if I don't have an Apple or Google developer account?

We walk you through it. Apple Developer is $99/year and takes about 10 minutes to set up. Google Play Console is a $25 one-time fee. Neither requires a technical background.

What happens to my app if I cancel Appolar?

Your app stays live. It's published under your own accounts, not ours. Canceling stops future updates, but the binaries on App Store and Play Store keep running.

Can I make changes after the app launches?

Yes. The builder stays live in your admin. Color, font, and layout changes deploy as OTA updates — no App Store review needed. Major structural changes require a new build.

Does my existing Shopify store need any changes?

None. We read your catalog through the Shopify Storefront API. Products, variants, inventory, pricing, and discounts all sync automatically.

What Shopify plan do I need?

Any plan works, including Basic. The Storefront API we use is available on every Shopify plan.