Build an E-commerce App
Complete Technical Guide
Learn how to build shopping apps like Amazon, Shopify, or Etsy. This guide covers product catalogs, shopping carts, payment processing, inventory management, and everything needed for a mobile commerce platform.
Core E-commerce Features
Product Catalog
- Product listings with images
- Categories and filters
- Variants (size, color)
- Inventory management
Payment Processing
- Stripe integration
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
- Secure checkout
- PCI DSS compliant
Order Management
- Order tracking
- Shipping integration
- Email notifications
- Order history
Search & Discovery
- Smart search with filters
- Product recommendations
- Recently viewed items
- Wishlist functionality
Reviews & Ratings
- Product reviews
- Star ratings
- Photo uploads
- Verified purchases
Analytics Dashboard
- Sales analytics
- Customer insights
- Inventory tracking
- Revenue reports
Payment Integration
Secure payment processing is critical. Most e-commerce apps use Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) or PayPal (2.99% + $0.49). Stripe offers better developer experience and supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and 135+ currencies.
Stripe Features
- PCI DSS Level 1 certified (most secure)
- Apple Pay, Google Pay built-in
- 3D Secure fraud prevention
- Automatic currency conversion
Payment Fees (2025)
Build Your E-commerce App with Natively
Describe your store in plain English. Natively's AI generates a complete shopping app with product catalog, cart, checkout, and Stripe integration - all production-ready React Native code.
What Natively Generates
- Product catalog with search, filters, and categories
- Shopping cart and checkout flow
- Stripe payment integration (Apple Pay, Google Pay ready)
- Order history and tracking
- Supabase backend with inventory and order management
Next Steps
- →Add your products and inventory
- →Connect Stripe account (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction)
- →Configure shipping options
💡 Just say “Build a shopping app for selling handmade jewelry with Stripe checkout” and Natively creates the entire platform.
🎯 Result: Full-featured e-commerce app like Shopify mobile - ready to sell
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