The 10 Best eCommerce Mobile App Development Companies in 2025

Every eCommerce brand in 2025 should have their own app.

Traditional engagement channels are becoming less effective and more expensive, and more people are shopping on mobile.

Mobile apps offer a solution to both of these issues, giving you a mobile-first, retention-driven brand asset to grow long-term revenue.

But the problem is getting there - you’re an eCommerce brand, you’re not a software company. You probably don’t have the experience in-house to build an app, do you?

Luckily there are thousands of companies who do, and who have the technical expertise to bring your app to life.

If you’re in the market for an eCommerce app development company, this article is for you. 

We’ll help you choose the right company to partner with, and give you all you need to know to choose a company that will help you launch a successful app.

Curious if building an app is really worth it? Our eCommerce App Revenue Calculator can give you an estimate of how much new revenue you can drive for your business, just by launching an app.

5 Things You Need to Know When Choosing an eCommerce App Developer or Agency

Choosing the wrong eCommerce app development company can be disastrous.

Conjure an image of several months, or up to a year down the drain, and tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars spent with nothing to show for it.

Of course, there are many reputable companies out there, who will at least give you a working app.

But it can turn into a horror story, even with an honest app development company, if you don’t do your homework before starting the project.

Here are some things you must understand before picking a company to build your app.

Custom mobile apps cost a lot

If you’re in the market for a custom eCommerce app, you’d better have a big budget.

Native eCommerce apps can cost as much as $200,000+. And that’s just for the initial version of your app, not taking into account ongoing costs.

Some of these companies may quote a lower price - but you’re still unlikely to find a decent development company to build a custom native app for less than $50,000.

Maintaining your app is a full-time job

The biggest hidden cost in app development is the ongoing cost of maintenance and updates.

It’s not the end once your app goes live. Your app needs constant maintenance, you’ll need to do bug fixes, security updates for new OS versions, and you’ll need to add new features and improve existing features in your app.

Native apps typically cost 15-20% of the original cost in recurring maintenance costs.

If you partner with an eCommerce app development company, you’ll need one that provides ongoing support for your app (unless you have the means in-house to manage this).

You need a company with eCommerce experience

A shopping app is different to a productivity app, or a gaming app.

Make sure you partner with an agency that has experience in eCommerce, and building eCommerce apps.

They need to understand what makes a successful eCommerce app, and know how to build key eCommerce features such as payment integrations, search filters, and push notifications.

Your app and website must work together

One of the biggest reasons you need a company with eCommerce experience is that they need to know how to connect your app and your website.

It’s vital that all your product, order and customer information is shared between both platforms.

Imagine if orders were managed differently if they come through your app vs through your website.

You’d have two different stock levels, customers would have trouble finding their order history if they logged on in a different platform… it would be a disaster.

The backend needs to be linked across all your platforms, and you also need to provide a consistent user experience, where product information, images, pricing, branding etc are the same for both web and mobile.

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel

The biggest mistake most eCommerce brands make is thinking they need a brand new, unique app experience built from the ground up.

Almost every mobile website today is responsive, fast, mobile-friendly… and does 90% of what customers expect from an app, only within the confines of the browser.

Your app essentially needs to recreate your web experience, with some small tweaks to elevate the UX for mobile users.

That’s why many app development companies are overkill, overpriced, and simply not worth it for eCommerce brands.

If you understand this point, you’ll be able to save hundreds of thousands (perhaps millions, over the lifetime of the app) on your brand’s app.

If you want to learn more about the ins and outs of eCommerce app development, check out this article: How to Build an eCommerce App in 2025

The Best eCommerce Mobile App Development Companies

We've been in and around the eCommerce app development industry since 2013. As such, we know a little about what you need and don't need when building an eCommerce app.

Using that experience, we've put together this list of 10 eCommerce app development services to consider to create an app for your online store, and ensure a positive ROI for your business.

1. MobiLoud

Our platform, MobiLoud, is the best eCommerce app development company for your project, even if we're not the kind of app development company you expect.

Most app development companies (same if you were to hire freelance or in-house developers) code your apps from scratch, rebuilding everything from the ground up. 

As mentioned above, that’s overkill for eCommerce brands.

Unlike these companies, MobiLoud reuses what you’ve already built, and what’s already successful for you on the web, to convert your website into a mobile app.

We’ve successfully executed this approach for major brands such as buybuyBaby, Feature, John Varvatos, and many others.

MobiLoud’s apps have everything you need, and none of what you don’t.

The UX looks and feels fully native, with native navigation, a mobile tab menu, splash screens, and smooth transitions.

The apps have all the features an eCommerce store needs, including native push notifications and mobile payment integrations.

With most eCommerce app development companies, you’d spend $50-$250k, and wait 6+ months, just to get an app that’s essentially just your mobile website with the browser tabs removed.

MobiLoud allows you to cut the time and expense of custom development, but come away with the same result you’d get from a custom build.

Your app will be fully synchronized with your website. Whenever you update your website, the app updates simultaneously.

That makes maintenance far easier - and we handle any technical updates required on the app side.

So not only do you get massive savings up-front (allowing a quicker and easier path to making a profit from your app), but it’s far more affordable, and less effort, to maintain.

“If we had unlimited time and money, we would probably go for a custom native app, but that is half a million to a million a year to maintain.”
- David Cost from Rainbow Shops

We’re an eCommerce app development company with a difference, and a track record of building high-converting eCommerce apps that deliver a positive ROI.

Pros

• Reuses your existing website code to build an eCommerce app.
• Significantly cheaper; pricing starts at a few hundred per month, plus small setup costs.
• Launch your app in under a month.
• Native push notifications built in, out of the box.
• App store submission handled for you.
• Updates and maintenance included.
• Risk-free; get a full money-back guarantee if you don’t like the end result.

Cons

• May not be able to take advantage of native mobile hardware features, as you’d be able to with custom development.

You can learn more about what we offer here, or book a free consultation to discuss your project with one of our project managers.

2. SolveIt

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SolveIt is a European-based software development company, developing apps using Kotlin, Swift, React, Flutter, Java, and Node JS for Android and iOS.

They have building eCommerce apps with features such as payment integrations, inventory management, reporting, admin, and more, so you should be able to integrate all the essential features of a mobile eCommerce app. According to SolveIt, they can deliver a minimal viable product within three months and a full app after around five months.

You can customize how your app works with SolveIt, and they’ll program it according to your wishes. They also perform all the testing and bug fixing so it will be fully functional when you get the app. Additionally, you get a 30-day warranty after the app launches and life-cycle support for additional costs. 

Pros

• Full-service app developer.
• Fast turnaround times.
• Warranty period offers additional reassurance.

Cons

• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.
• Minimum accepted project size is expensive ($50,000).
• You will probably end up with two code bases for your app and website.

3. Digis

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Digis is an app development company that has been in business for eight years. They work with startups and large companies and have previously built eCommerce apps for Android and iOS. In particular, they have experience with native Android and iOS apps and cross-platform hybrid apps.

They code in Flutter, Ionic, Kotlin, React Native, Swift, and Xamarin. Previous clients include Sendy, Zid, and many others. Plus, a large chunk of their mobile focus is eCommerce, meaning they are comfortable creating these apps.

Digis has experience with shopping cart integration, analytics reporting, payment gateways, and other essentials of eCommerce apps. In particular, they have experience with push notifications, a vital part of eCommerce mobile apps. 

Because Digis is spread across six time zones, they offer service and support during most business operating hours.

Pros

• Full-service app developer.
• Minimum project size cost is relatively low ($5,000).
• Strong focus on ecommerce apps.

Cons

• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.
• You will probably end up with two code bases for your app and existing website.
• Not as established as some other companies.

4. Cubix

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Cubix is a full-service app developer that works with Swift, Ionic, Java, Flutter, React Native, and Objective-C for Android and iOS. They have been around for 14 years and have previous experience building eCommerce apps. Some of their clients include Gforward, Qoot, and more.

You can build a mobile eCommerce app with Cubix that integrates wish lists, payment options, order tracking, and more. They have previously worked with startups, enterprises, and small businesses. 

If you are worried about privacy or embargos, Cubix starts every project with an NDA. That is handy to know if you want to keep certain trade secrets under wraps. Then, after your app is done, you can select maintenance plans that include anything from essential maintenance to future feature upgrades and expansions.

Pros

• Works with big and small companies.
• Lots of ecommerce app experience.
• Maintains strong NDA policies.

Cons

• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.

5. Blitz Mobile Apps

Blitz Mobile Apps is a mobile app development company with around 19 years of experience in software development. They use Realm, Ionic, Swift, Java, Firebase, Flutter, Angular, React, and Node JS to build apps for Android and iOS. Previous clients include Tribe 228, Small Town, Pink Poppy, and many others.

If you wish, you can sign up for a full-suite eCommerce app design experience with Blitz. This includes user interface design, the development of the app itself, testing, and maintenance. Blitz can also analyze your metrics and stats to help you identify trends within your app.

Blitz has experience creating mobile eCommerce apps that incorporate shopping carts, customer chat and help, search boxes, social media integration, and more. That is good if you want a fully-featured app that provides your customers with all the bells and whistles.

Pros

• Lots of experience with an extensive portfolio of eCommerce apps.
• Provides a full app development experience from ideation to delivery and maintenance.
• Low minimum project cost ($5,000).

Cons

• Can get expensive on a per-hour basis ($50 - $99/hr).
• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.

6. Droids on Roids

Droids on Roids is a mobile app development company with 12 years of experience.

One thing that sets them apart from other developers is that they are open-source, so you can take a peak under the hood of some previous tools and projects if you are curious. They have previously worked with clients, including CCC Shoes & Bags, Looksie, and many others.

You can also sign up for a project workshop if you are unsure of the form and functions you want in your eCommerce app. That can be helpful if you are just getting started and feel overwhelmed. Ultimately, you’ll also get an estimate of the development costs.

If you want, you can sign up for quality assurance and maintenance plans to get support for your app after it is built. This applies to both startups and enterprises, so no matter how large your company is, you can count on the same level of support.

Pros

• Lots of experience with mobile ecommerce app development.
• Open-source code is accessible and flexible.
• Workshops let you get an idea of the cost and process of app development.

Cons

• Expensive hourly rate ($50 - $99/hr).
• Very high minimum project cost ($50,000).
• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.
  

7. STRV

STRV is a full-service app builder creating mobile apps for some notable brands. These include Barry’s, Barnes & Noble, and many others. They have been in business since 2004, which means they have nearly 20 years of experience. But this also means this is one of the most expensive options on this list.

They build apps using Flutter, React Native, and Progressive Web Apps, to name a few, in addition to many others. You can also use their Mobile App Calculator to determine how much time and money it will cost to launch your app.

STRV can also perform QA testing. This includes finding bugs, all forms of testing, and cross-platform analysis. You get a mutual NDA from STRV, meaning they keep your secrets, and you keep theirs. As part of the eCommerce app development process, you also get design services to shape the user interface and user experience.

Pros

• Thorough and detailed process
• Created apps for big-name brands already.
• Lots of experience.

Cons

• Very high minimum project cost ($100,000).
• Expensive hourly rate ($100 - $149/hr).
• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.

8. You Are Launched

If you are an eCommerce startup, You Are Launched may be what you need.

They specialize in developing apps for startups. Their custom app development package deal starts at around $15,000, which is quite affordable compared to many other options.

Some eCommerce mobile apps already launched by You Are Launched include Toolsy, Librarius, and many others. If all you have is an idea for an ecommerce store, don’t worry; you can still take advantage of You Are Launched. They provide ideation and guidance in addition to app-building services.

Of course, this also means that You Are Launched may not be the best choice for established brands. If you already have a web presence and want to develop an app, the other choices on this list are probably better.

Pros

• Works with startups and new companies.
• Lower minimum project cost ($15,000).
• Low hourly rate ($25 - $49/hr).

Cons

• Not ideal for established brands.
• May not reuse your website code to build an app.
• Ecommerce is not their largest focus area.

9. TekRevol

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TekRevol is an eCommerce mobile app design company with around six years of experience. Despite being relatively new, they have already built apps for some notable brands, including Save & Win, Stock n Ship, and many others.

To build apps, TekRevol uses .NET, HTML, Node JS, Java, PHP, Python, and other languages. They have created business-to-business eCommerce mobile apps as well as business-to-consumer apps.

You can also get an estimate using their online calculator, which is handy in case you’re unsure if you can afford to build an app. TekRevol also has a global presence, with offers in the U.S., Canada, Pakistan, and the U.A.E. 

Pros

• Lower minimum project cost ($25,000).
• Low hourly rate ($25 - $49/hr).
• Large development team size for its age.

Cons

• Relatively new compared to the more established app builders on this list.
• Not as many high-profile clients.
• May not reuse your existing website code to build an app.

10. Surf

Many of the app builders on this list will work out a timeline with you once you request a quote, but Surf offers the option to develop a turnkey app within six months. 

That is especially handy if you’re under a time crunch and need an eCommerce mobile app fast. Brands they have worked for include Burger King, KFC, and many others. 

You can also get a free consultation to find out more, which not every eCommerce mobile app builder offers. Furthermore, they often incorporate creative, out-of-the-box ideas into their mobile apps, so if you have an out-there idea, they will likely be able to implement it. 

Pros

• High profile clients.
• Relatively low minimum project cost ($25,000).
• Creative with ecommerce app ideas.

Cons

• Not as established as some other options on this list.
• May not reuse your existing website code for your app.

The Bottom Line on eCommerce App Development Services

Building a mobile app could be the best thing you’ve ever done for your eCommerce business.

However, it could also be a way to sink hundreds of thousands of dollars into a long, complicated and stressful project.

Once you launch, it takes years before you make back the cost of your app… if the cost and effort of maintaining it doesn’t make you pull the plug and cut your losses first.

That’s why it’s crucial you choose the right eCommerce app development company - a company that will give you the best chance to launch an app that adds value (not an extra cost) to your business.

With MobiLoud, you have none of the risk that typically comes with app development.

You’re reusing what you already built for the web, so you know the UI and UX converts.

The initial cost is low, so you can make a profit almost immediately.

You’ll get a working version of your app in less than a month, so you’ll get meaningful results much quicker.

It’s fully synced with your website, so maintaining and updating your app is a breeze.

And if, for whatever reason, the app doesn’t meet your expectations, there’s a money-back guarantee, so you don’t lose a cent.

“When we built an app in 2014, the maintenance became very heavy. When you develop an app you can't just have one person. To keep a platform like this in-house I feel like you’d probably need around six people.”
- Kenneth Chan, Tobi

MobiLoud’s full-service website-to-app solution is the best way for any eCommerce brand to launch their own app, build a direct line to their customers, and boost long-term revenue as mobile commerce continues to boom.

Interested in building a full-featured, hassle-free mobile app for your eCommerce store? Book a free consultation now.

Build Your eCommerce App Today

There's never been a better time to launch your own eCommerce app, and with MobiLoud, you can do it fast and on-budget.

Check out these case studies for examples of other eCommerce brands that used MobiLoud to successfully build apps without a major investment.

If you're ready to learn more, contact us today to see how MobiLoud can help you build the perfect eCommerce apps, delighting your mobile users and taking your business to a new level.