Frequently Asked Questions


What is Shopora? Is it free?

Shopora is a service that builds e-commerce apps for sellers to sell their own products.

Our pricing have a low monthly maintenance fee, and orders incur a low transaction fee that depends on the country the seller is based in.

Our Starter plan gives sellers a risk-free period of 3 months where the monthly fee is FREE.

How do you handle shipping and delivery logistics?

Shopora integrates with a shipping platform to seamless arrange for your selected courier to collect parcels from you, and deliver them to your customers. You can also choose to manually handle shipping, if you want to.

Why should I invest in an e-commerce app for my business?

While a website is the bare minimum for a brand to sell online, apps make the brand truly shine. Apps provide unparalleled convenience to re-visit your store, and excels in customer engagement with push notifications and games, providing a more pleasant shopping experience. Customers also spend 2X more money and 3X more time in apps compared to websites.

How much does it cost to develop an e-commerce app?

None, when you go with Shopora. We aim to save sellers a ton from costly and lengthy development, and start them selling in quick time.

What features and functionalities should be included in my e-commerce app?

Your customers will be able to browse your products, view photos and pay with their favourite payment methods like credit card, Apple/Google Pay, WeChat Pay, and AliPay.

Click here to see more about our features and screenshots.

How long does it take to develop an e-commerce app?

We save sellers from cost and time of building apps from scratch and the project management, and offer them a solution to go to market fast.

A modest e-commerce app development with basic features can many months of development and testing, or in some cases, depending on complexity even a year.

How much does it cost to develop an e-commerce app?

None, when you go with Shopora. We aim to save sellers a ton from costly and lengthy development, and start them selling in quick time.

Will the app be compatible with both iOS and Android devices?

Yes, the app is designed for iOS and Android for both phone and tablet form factors.

Can the app be integrated with my existing e-commerce website?

Apps can compliment your existing website. Your website can give customers a taste of your store experience and the apps can hook them in when they like your brand.

How will my customers benefit from using my e-commerce app?

Your customers can enjoy an enhanced shopping experience. The ability to receive your promotions via push notification, the convenience of opening your store with a tap, and finally, a myriad of payment methods offers a frictionless buying experience that customers can easily repeat.

What kind of ongoing support and maintenance do you provide?

We work hard to ensure that the apps work fast and reliably all day every day, so that customers can enjoy shopping with the seller at any time of the day.

We also regularly release new features that sellers will receive automatically.

We also take care of App Store uploads and handle Apple and Google’s strict review process. This needs to be done every time the app is updated.

We handle the complicated IT, so you can focus on your business.