App market

Shopify Apps

Topic summary

A new Shopify app developer is seeking input from store owners about gaps in the current app marketplace.

One respondent provides a detailed list of 10 potential app opportunities:

Payment & Commerce:

  • Localized payment gateways for emerging markets (India, Africa, Latin America)
  • Integration with social commerce platforms (TikTok Shop, WhatsApp Business)
  • Customizable currency display options

Customer Experience:

  • Advanced membership management with automated tier upgrades and community features
  • Affordable AI-driven product recommendations based on customer behavior
  • Enhanced search/filter systems for niche markets (vintage goods, handmade crafts)
  • Dynamic bundling tools with real-time pricing

Specialized Features:

  • Donation/fundraising tools with purchase round-up options
  • Course and event management for bookings and attendee tracking
  • Inventory optimization specifically designed for small merchants

The discussion remains open for additional suggestions from other store owners.

Summarized with AI on November 3. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
1

Hello, I just started learning app development for shopify and I want to hear from store owners what type of apps do you think is lacking in the market right now?

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Hey @Tombob ,

That’s a great step! From interacting with various Shopify store owners, here are some app ideas that could fill gaps in the market:

  1. Localized Payment Solutions: Apps that seamlessly integrate country-specific payment gateways for markets like India, Africa, and Latin America.

  2. Advanced Membership Management: Tools for stores running membership programs that go beyond basic tagging, including automated tier upgrades, custom perks, and community features.

  3. AI-Driven Product Recommendations: A more affordable app that uses AI to analyze customer behavior and offer tailored product recommendations.

  4. Donation and Fundraising Tools: Apps that allow Shopify stores to add options for rounding up purchases or donating a percentage of sales to charities, with custom reporting.

  5. Enhanced Search and Filter Options: Customizable search and filter systems, especially for niche markets like vintage goods or handmade crafts, to improve UX.

  6. Course and Event Management: Solutions for businesses offering classes or events (e.g., beekeeping courses), with features for booking, rescheduling, and managing attendee lists.

  7. Customizable Currency Display: An app allowing precise control over how currency is displayed (e.g., hiding the currency code or showing localized formatting).

  8. Dynamic Bundling: A bundling app that allows customers to create custom bundles on the fly with real-time pricing updates.

  9. Integration with Social Commerce Platforms: Apps that bridge Shopify with newer social selling platforms like TikTok Shop or WhatsApp Business.

  10. Inventory Optimization for Small Merchants: Tools that help small stores manage inventory forecasting and reordering efficiently without being overly complex.

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