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eCommerce app development company, engineered with AI.

Brainvire builds high-impact mCommerce — native and cross-platform apps, PWAs and mobile storefronts across Shopify, Magento, Salesforce and more — with AI, engineered to turn mobile traffic into revenue. Our team takes iOS and Android apps from strategy and UX to launch and post-launch support.

2,500+Enterprise programs delivered
95%Client retention rate
10+Global delivery offices
500+Enterprise clients

/ AI, built in

AI woven into every mobile build, not bolted on at the end.

AI is engineered into personalization, search and support across your eCommerce mobile app — part of the build, not an add-on.

Personalization

AI personalization

AI tailors content, offers and product mix to each shopper in real time.

Conversation

AI chatbots

AI chatbots and intelligent service answer and resolve in-app.

Analytics

Predictive analytics

AI/ML models forecast demand, churn and the next best action from app data.

Search

AI search & discovery

AI-powered search surfaces the right product the moment a shopper looks.

Marketing

Automated marketing

AI automates campaigns and personalization across push notifications, email and SMS.

Optimization

AI A/B testing

AI-run tests continuously tune UX, pricing and offers for conversion.

Trusted by leading brands

Fossil Rev-A-Shelf Cenomi Retail PAN Home OCuSOFT Tridel American Tire Depot Entrepreneur American Lighting Bay Alarm Medical Larson Nike

/ Commerce, on the record

Commerce platform work we’ve delivered.

One client, on the record: Rev-A-Shelf, moved from Magento to Adobe Commerce with Salesforce, ERP and PIM connected around it. It is commerce platform work rather than an app build, and it is the kind of backbone a mobile storefront runs on.

/ What we build

eCommerce app development services, one standard.

From iOS apps and Android apps to PWAs, marketplaces and payments, every build follows one engineering standard, with AI built into every engagement.

/01

Enterprise mCommerce App

Native iOS and Android shopping apps for enterprise mobile commerce.

AI personalizationApps
/02

Cross-Platform Development

React Native & Flutter for iOS and Android.

AI-assisted buildCross-Platform
/03

PWA mCommerce

Progressive web apps that give an online store an app-like feel in the mobile browser.

AI performance tuningPWA
/04

Platform Integration

Connect the app to your eCommerce platform: Shopify, Magento, Salesforce or BigCommerce, plus third-party integrations.

AI-mapped integrationIntegration
/05

Mobile Payments

Secure payment gateways, wallets and multiple payment options at checkout.

AI fraud signalsPayments
/06

Marketplace Development

Multi-vendor marketplace apps, from vendor onboarding to payouts.

AI merchandisingMarketplace
/07

Order Management

Carts, order management and inventory management synced to your store.

AI routingCommerce
/08

Support & Optimization

Managed mCommerce: post-launch support, performance and CRO.

AI-triaged monitoring24×7 Managed

/ How we deliver

Our eCommerce mobile app development process.

A predictable eCommerce app development process from goal to launch, with a named owner and a working demo at every stage.

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Step 01

Discovery & Planning

Define goals, business needs, scope and the app architecture before any build.

Step 02

Design & Mobile Development

User-centric design first, then an agile development process that is integration-first and upgrade-safe.

Step 03

Testing & QA

Test across devices, payments and load, with a working demo at each stage.

Step 04

Launch & Maintenance

Launch on the App Store and Google Play with monitoring in place, then optimize and support the app continuously.

/ Industries

Industries where our eCommerce solutions go deep.

Each vertical has dedicated teams, pre-built data models, and reference architectures shaped by hundreds of engagements.

/01Retail & eCommerce→
/02Healthcare→
/03Finance & Fintech→
/04Automotive→
/05Real Estate→
/06Logistics→
/07Media→
/08Education→

Retail & eCommerce

Omnichannel platforms with unified inventory, AI merchandising, and storefronts that learn from every order.

See Retail & eCommerce work →

Healthcare

HIPAA-conscious patient platforms, operational AI, and connected systems for providers and pharmacies.

See Healthcare work →

Finance & Fintech

Secure lending, payments, and decision-intelligence platforms built for audits, uptime, and scale.

See Finance & Fintech work →

Automotive

Dealer commerce, VIN & fitment catalogs, and service platforms connected to live inventory nationwide.

See Automotive work →

Real Estate

PropTech platforms, CRM-ERP integration, and AI valuation models for developers and brokerages.

See Real Estate work →

Logistics

Route intelligence, warehouse automation, and end-to-end shipment visibility on one operational spine.

See Logistics work →

Media

Content platforms, subscription commerce, and audience analytics that turn viewers into recurring revenue.

See Media work →

Education

Learning platforms, enrollment systems, and AI tutoring experiences for institutions and edtech firms.

See Education work →

/ In their words

Hear it from the people who run on it.

Brainvire demonstrated reliability, a commitment to delivery, and helped us maintain momentum on critical roadmap items.

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/ On the record

Rev-a-Shelf
Rev-a-ShelfJoe Raymond, Digital Development Manager
They’ve been invaluable, bending over backwards to help us in every way they can. They made the whole process seamless — thanks to the entire Brainvire team.
Verified on Clutch
Tent and Table
Tent and TableKevin Clor, CIO
Brainvire is one of the best development companies I’ve worked with. Their communication, business acumen and hands-on experience helped our business grow multifold.
Verified on Clutch
Northridge Learning Center
Northridge Learning CenterJessica Bowman, Operations Manager
There’s been a smooth transition and implementation of the latest technology stack, and our business processes have been effortless since we partnered with Brainvire.
Verified on Clutch

/ Recognition

Third parties say it better.

Clutch Top eCommerce Developers 20262026

Clutch

Top eCommerce Developers

Financial Times2025

Financial Times

The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies

Inc. Regionals2025

Inc. Regionals

Fastest-growing private companies in America

Deloitte Technology Fast 5002024

Deloitte Technology Fast 500

North America’s fastest-growing tech companies

As covered byClutchGoodFirmsGartner Peer InsightsG2Financial Times

/ Questions, answered

Questions buyers ask an eCommerce app development company.

What mobile commerce services do you offer?

End-to-end mCommerce — native and cross-platform apps, PWAs, mobile storefronts, payments, integrations and managed services, with AI wired in.

Which platforms do you build mCommerce on?

Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Salesforce, plus native and cross-platform apps.

Do you build cross-platform apps?

Yes. We build with React Native and Flutter for reusable components across iOS and Android, cutting cost and time-to-market.

Do you build PWAs?

Yes. We build progressive web apps for app-like, consistent experiences across platforms.

Can you integrate with my existing store?

Yes. We integrate mCommerce with your commerce platform, ERP, CRM and payments in real time.

Do you handle mobile payments?

Yes. We integrate secure mobile payment gateways and wallets with fraud protection.

Do you use AI in mobile commerce?

Yes. We add AI personalization, chatbots, predictive analytics and AI search.

Do you provide post-launch support?

Yes. We offer managed mCommerce — performance, monitoring, CRO and optimization — after launch.

What does an eCommerce app development company do?

An eCommerce app development company plans, designs, builds and supports the apps a brand sells through: native iOS apps, Android apps, cross-platform mobile apps and progressive web apps. The work covers UX, catalog and checkout, payment gateway integration and the link to your eCommerce platform, then launch and post-launch support. Brainvire covers that whole scope, with AI built into personalization, search and support.

What do your eCommerce app development services include?

Strategy and UX, native and cross-platform builds, PWAs, platform and third-party integrations, secure payment gateways, marketplace features, order and inventory management, testing, store submission and managed support. Our eCommerce app development solutions are scoped to your business needs rather than sold as a fixed package.

How does an app differ from a mobile site?

A mobile website runs in the browser and is usually found through search. A native eCommerce app is installed from the App Store or Google Play, can use device features such as the camera and biometrics, supports push notifications, and keeps a signed-in shopper one tap from checkout. A progressive web app sits between the two: a web app that can be added to the home screen. A common pattern is the mobile site for discovery and the app for repeat buyers.

Native, cross-platform or PWA: which should we choose?

Native iOS and Android apps give the deepest device access and performance. Cross-platform frameworks share one codebase across both stores, which suits most catalog-and-checkout apps. A PWA is the lightest route for an existing online store. We recommend a route after looking at your audience, feature list and team, not by default.

How much does eCommerce app development cost?

eCommerce app development cost depends on scope: iOS, Android or both, native or cross-platform, the number of integrations, custom features such as AR or subscriptions, and how much of the design is bespoke. There is no rate card here, because scope drives the number. After a working session we give a phased estimate, and the work can be phased so a lean first release goes live before larger features.

How long does an eCommerce app take to build?

It depends on scope. A PWA on an existing store is the fastest route, while a native app with marketplace or subscription features takes the longest. You see a working demo at every stage, so progress is visible from the first sprint rather than at the end.

Can you build a custom eCommerce app?

Yes. Custom eCommerce app development makes sense when a template app cannot handle your catalog, pricing, loyalty or fulfillment rules. We build custom features on top of your existing platform rather than replacing what already works, and keep the app upgrade-safe as that platform changes.

Do you build multi-vendor marketplace apps?

Yes. We build multi-vendor marketplace apps with vendor onboarding, catalog and order tools for sellers, commission and payout logic, and shopper-side search, reviews and checkout. A digital marketplace also needs moderation and dispute handling, which we scope from the start.

Which payment options can the app support?

Cards, digital wallets, buy now, pay later providers and local payment methods can all be added through secure payment gateways. Payment gateway integration is scoped to the markets you sell in, and card entry runs through the payment provider's own SDK so raw card numbers are handled by the provider rather than stored by the app.

Do you build headless commerce solutions?

Yes. In headless commerce solutions the app, website and other channels read from the same commerce backend through APIs, so one catalog, cart and customer data model serves every front end. It suits brands that want an app and a web storefront to evolve independently.

How does an app help customer retention?

An installed app keeps signed-in shoppers close: saved carts, one-tap reorder, loyalty balances and opted-in push notifications bring them back without paid media. Customer retention also depends on the basics, meaning fast screens, a checkout that does not fail and support that answers inside the app.

How do you measure the app after launch?

We set up analytics tools before launch to track the funnel from product view to purchase, crash rates, app store ratings and repeat purchases. Ratings and reviews are the clearest customer satisfaction signal, and together these numbers steer post-launch support toward the steps where shoppers drop out.

How do we compare top eCommerce app developers?

Ask to see shipped apps in the stores, not only mockups. Ask who owns the code and the store accounts, how payments security and platform updates are handled, and speak to a client whose app has been live for a while. Published rankings are a starting point, but the right partner is the one whose experience matches your platform and roadmap.

Should we hire eCommerce app developers or an agency?

An eCommerce app development agency brings a full software development team, from UX and iOS and Android engineers to backend and QA, plus ownership of delivery. If you would rather hire eCommerce app developers into your own team, we also provide dedicated developers who work inside your process.

Do you also build the eCommerce website?

Yes. We also handle web development for the eCommerce website, so the app and the site share one catalog, one checkout logic and one design system. Where a brand runs on Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce or Salesforce, the app connects to that platform rather than duplicating it.

What makes an eCommerce app work well?

Fast screens, search that understands shoppers, a short checkout with the payment options your buyers expect, useful push notifications, and inventory that is accurate in real time. A clear customer experience matters more than feature count, so we cut features that do not serve the buyer.

Which industries do you build eCommerce apps for?

Retail and eCommerce is the core. The industries section above also covers healthcare and pharmacies, fintech payments, automotive dealer commerce and media subscriptions, where the same app patterns apply.

What is mobile commerce?

Mobile commerce, or mCommerce, is buying and selling through mobile devices: shopping apps, mobile websites, progressive web apps, in-app payments and mobile wallets. Mobile commerce platforms combine a commerce backend with those mobile applications and front ends.

Do you develop eCommerce platforms, not just apps?

Yes. We build eCommerce platforms and extend existing ones, such as the Rev-A-Shelf move from Magento to Adobe Commerce shown above. An app is only as good as the platform behind it, so we look at both before recommending a build.

Is an eCommerce application the same as an app?

Not always. An eCommerce application can be a native mobile app, a progressive web app or the web app that runs the store. We scope the work so one team can build any of them on one commerce backend.

How do AI features improve customer engagement?

AI personalization, search and chatbots, covered in the AI section above, shape what each shopper sees and how quickly a question gets answered. Push notifications and in-app messages are the main customer engagement channels, and AI decides who gets which message and when, so offers stay relevant instead of noisy.

Can an eCommerce app use in-app purchase?

Not for physical goods. Apple's App Review Guidelines state that if an app enables people to purchase physical goods or services that will be consumed outside of the app, it must use purchase methods other than in-app purchase to collect those payments, such as Apple Pay or traditional credit card entry. Google Play's payments policy likewise says its billing system must not be used where payment is primarily for the purchase or rental of physical goods. Shopping apps therefore take payment through a payment gateway.

What do the app stores require on privacy?

Apple's guidelines require every app to include a link to its privacy policy in the App Store Connect metadata field and within the app in an easily accessible manner. Google Play requires all developers with an app published on Google Play to complete the Data safety form, and a privacy policy is required to complete it. We prepare both as part of store submission.

Does an eCommerce app need PCI DSS compliance?

PCI DSS applies to entities that store, process or transmit cardholder data, or could impact its security, and the PCI Security Standards Council describes it as a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect payment account data. Using a compliant payment gateway's SDK keeps most card handling on the provider's side, which narrows what the app and your servers must cover. Your compliance scope is confirmed with your payment provider and assessor.

What types of eCommerce apps can you build?

B2C shopping apps, B2B ordering apps with account pricing and bulk orders, multi-vendor and C2C marketplaces, subscription apps with recurring billing, quick commerce apps built around fast local delivery, and live shopping features that pair product demos with purchase. The type decides the architecture, so we settle it in discovery.

Why do eCommerce apps need ongoing updates?

Apple and Google release new mobile operating system versions and update their store policies, and payment SDKs and platform APIs change with them. An eCommerce business that stops updating its app can gradually lose compatibility with new devices and fall behind store requirements. Our post-launch support keeps a roadmap of those updates alongside new features, performance work and security fixes.

What features should an eCommerce app have?

A search bar that handles typos and filters, clear product pages, a wishlist and saved cart, a short checkout with multiple payment options, order tracking, and opt-in push notifications. Geolocation features such as store finders and local stock help brands with physical stores, and AR try-on suits products where fit or placement matters. We prioritize the list against your buyers rather than building everything at once.

How do you keep shopper data secure?

Data is encrypted in transit, card entry goes through the payment gateway, and access to admin tools is role-based. If you sell to people in the EU, the GDPR may apply to how the app collects and stores their personal data, so consent and deletion flows are designed in from the start rather than added later.

Can the app handle traffic spikes during sales?

Load testing is part of our testing stage, alongside device and payment tests. Before a big sale we test the checkout path and the integrations behind it at expected peak traffic, then watch performance live during the event as part of post-launch support.

For teams in Southeast Asia, Brainvire provides Mobile Commerce Development in Singapore and Mobile Commerce Development in Thailand.

/ Next step

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