Practical guide · September 2026

How do I build a branded e-commerce app?

Everything to know before building an e-commerce app: users, features, cost and steps — and how to build it in one sentence on Fanann.

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Fall Collection15% off new arrivals

Crepe AbayaSAR 340

Embroidered AbayaSAR 420

madaTabbyApple Pay

Definition

What is an e-commerce app, and who uses it?

In short

A store app brings catalog, cart, checkout, shipping and accounts together under your brand — on web, iOS and Android, with a dashboard for orders and stock.

Customer

Browses, buys and tracks orders.

Owner

Products, orders, stock and reports.

Shipping

Automatic waybills and tracking.

Accounting

An e-invoice for every order.

Features

Core features of every great e-commerce app

Fanann Agent builds these features by default — add or remove any with a sentence.

Product variants

Sizes, colors, photos and stock per variant.

Every payment method

mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, Tabby and Tamara.

Shipping & tracking

Connect carriers and price shipping by city.

Coupons & offers

Discounts, flash deals and free shipping over a set amount.

E-invoice

Compliant QR-coded invoices issued with every order.

Abandoned cart

Auto-reminders to customers who didn't check out.

With Fanann

Build an e-commerce app in five steps

No code, no servers. Here's a real prompt and the agent's first move:

Build me an abaya store with sizes and colors, mada and Tabby, shipping across Saudi Arabia, and a branded mobile app.

Fanann AgentLive now

Catalog with size & color options
Cart with mada & Tabby
Carrier integration
iOS & Android app
Publishing…

1
Describe your ideaWrite your idea in your dialect, or start from the sample prompt.
2
Review the planThe agent lays out screens, tables and features.
3
Try the appOpen it on your phone via QR and edit by chatting.
4
Connect payments & domainmada, Tabby and your own domain.
5
PublishOn the web, App Store and Google Play.

How much does an e-commerce app cost?

At Saudi dev agencies, projects this size usually fall in the Mid-range: from about SAR 40K to 500K per published 2026 ranges, before VAT and annual maintenance.

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FAQ

E-commerce app FAQs

We've gathered the questions we hear most about Fanann. Can't find your answer? Our team replies in Arabic.

How much does an e-commerce app cost?

A web and mobile store with payments and a dashboard is usually mid-range for dev agencies. Try the calculator.

Off-the-shelf store or custom app?

For a standard store, ready platforms are enough. Need custom logic or a unique experience? Read our Fanann vs. Salla vs. Zid comparison.

Can I connect Tabby and Tamara?

Yes, both are built into Fanann, with mada, Apple Pay and STC Pay.

Will the app show my store's name on the App Store?

Yes, it's published under your name and account on the App Store and Google Play.

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Explore more of Fanann

How to build an app?Step-by-step guides for ten types of apps.App cost calculatorEstimate what a dev agency would charge for your app, and compare with Fanann.TemplatesStart from a ready template for a store, clinic, restaurant or learning platform.

Your e-commerce app starts with one sentence

Describe your idea in Arabic — Fanann builds and publishes.

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