My app was reviewed after 30 days
Hey developers!
Today I was surprised to get approved before the expected 6-week waiting time. And best part – without any rejections. After almost a year of development (found by initial commit on Jun 1, 2025), the app is live for everyone.
The app is a tool for "Make-to-Order" brands that solves the mess with inventory and components. Here is a short story that might help you.
Initially, I was scared because of the review process and the stories I’d read here in the community – it all seemed too complicated. So, I first developed and tested as a custom app for a real shop (the shop owner is happy, no more sleepless nights). That gave me almost production-ready app. Then, testing on new development stores right before publishing revealed more issues to fix.
What helped, in my opinion:
- Using the polaris design system, then moving some elements to Polaris Web Components
- Using Octantis and shopifex Elixir libraries (which adds some complexity – tip: correct webhooks will only be be deployed via CLI)
- Completing the app listing carefully
- Creating hand-crafted listing images
- Using Shopify Dev MCP to check compliance with guidelines
- Adding a welcome flow
- Keeping pricing simple without customized billing
What's next:
- Adding more language support (Polish first)
- Teaching users through blog articles about all features
What helped you grow your app after launch?