Product Discovery & Roadmap Validation
Product Discovery & Roadmap Validation
Build your roadmap around what merchants actually want
Get clarity from real merchants so you stop debating features and start building what matters.
168 completed research & sales calls this week
Core problem
Most Shopify apps are built in isolation - founders guess what merchants want instead of validating it.
of Shopify app founders skip user research and ship costly product mistakes.
A handful of friendly merchants
Feedback comes from the same few voices, not the broader merchant reality.
Support tickets
Feedback only appears once merchants are already blocked or frustrated.
Loud edge cases
Extreme cases dominate feedback, while everyday merchant workflows stay silent.
Core problem
Most Shopify apps are built in isolation - founders guess what merchants want instead of validating it.
of Shopify app founders skip user research and ship costly product mistakes.
A handful of friendly merchants
Feedback comes from the same few voices, not the broader merchant reality.
Support tickets
Feedback only appears once merchants are already blocked or frustrated.
Loud edge cases
Extreme cases dominate feedback, while everyday merchant workflows stay silent.
Core problem
Most Shopify apps are built in isolation - founders guess what merchants want instead of validating it.
of Shopify app founders skip user research and ship costly product mistakes.
A handful of friendly merchants
Feedback comes from the same few voices, not the broader merchant reality.
Support tickets
Feedback only appears once merchants are already blocked or frustrated.
Loud edge cases
Extreme cases dominate feedback, while everyday merchant workflows stay silent.
Core problem
Most Shopify apps are built in isolation - founders guess what merchants want instead of validating it.
of Shopify app founders skip user research and ship costly product mistakes.
A handful of friendly merchants
Feedback comes from the same few voices, not the broader merchant reality.
Support tickets
Feedback only appears once merchants are already blocked or frustrated.
Loud edge cases
Extreme cases dominate feedback, while everyday merchant workflows stay silent.
By the time you learn what actually matters, you’ve already shipped the wrong thing
Insight comes too late - by the time you hear the truth, the wrong thing has already shipped.
Wrong features shipped
Frustrated users
Real workflows missed
Assumptions replace insight
Time wasted on rework
Noise over signals
By the time you learn what actually matters, you’ve already shipped the wrong thing
Insight comes too late - by the time you hear the truth, the wrong thing has already shipped.
Wrong features shipped
Frustrated users
Real workflows missed
Assumptions replace insight
Time wasted on rework
Noise over signals
By the time you learn what actually matters, you’ve already shipped the wrong thing
Insight comes too late - by the time you hear the truth, the wrong thing has already shipped.
Wrong features shipped
Frustrated users
Real workflows missed
Assumptions replace insight
Time wasted on rework
Noise over signals
By the time you learn what actually matters, you’ve already shipped the wrong thing
Insight comes too late - by the time you hear the truth, the wrong thing has already shipped.
Wrong features shipped
Frustrated users
Real workflows missed
Assumptions replace insight
Time wasted on rework
Noise over signals
How app store research helps
We help you speak directly with relevant Shopify merchants before, during, and after development.
Validate ideas before building
Pressure-test features already in development
Understand real workflows, constraints, and priorities
Identify what features to build
Build what merchants actually need, not what you assume they need.
How app store research helps
We help you speak directly with relevant Shopify merchants before, during, and after development.
Validate ideas before building
Pressure-test features already in development
Understand real workflows, constraints, and priorities
Identify what features to build
Build what merchants actually need, not what you assume they need.
How app store research helps
We help you speak directly with relevant Shopify merchants before, during, and after development.
Validate ideas before building
Pressure-test features already in development
Understand real workflows, constraints, and priorities
Identify what features to build
Build what merchants actually need, not what you assume they need.
How app store research helps
We help you speak directly with relevant Shopify merchants before, during, and after development.
Validate ideas before building
Pressure-test features already in development
Understand real workflows, constraints, and priorities
Identify what features to build
Build what merchants actually need, not what you assume they need.
What you’ll learn and the final outcome
See how merchants think, make decisions, and actually get work done across their Shopify apps and stores.
Which problems are real vs. “nice to have”
Identify the Shopify problems merchants actively prioritize over nice-to-have features.
Outcome:
Clear roadmap priorities
How merchants currently solve the problem (or ignore it)
See how Shopify merchants solve problems today - or why they choose not to.
Outcome:
Fewer waster features
What success actually looks like for them
Understand what success means for Shopify merchants in real workflows.
Outcome:
Real confidence in product direction
Where your app fits into their existing stack
Learn how your Shopify app fits into merchants’ existing tools and workflows.
Outcome:
Stronger alignment between product and market
Real case studies, real success!
Discover how product teams solved user research challenges fast and easy, with our platform.
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Participants who tested our product saw their conversions boosted by +30%, with some achieving a 2.6x increase.
app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."
Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Participants who tested our product saw their conversions boosted by +30%, with some achieving a 2.6x increase.
app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Participants who tested our product saw their conversions boosted by +30%, with some achieving a 2.6x increase.
app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Participants who tested our product saw their conversions boosted by +30%, with some achieving a 2.6x increase.
app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Leading Shopify app companies choose us to find vetted participants
Real case studies, real success!
Discover how product teams solved user research challenges fast and easy, with our platform.
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
48
Participant Quality Score
97%
"Before using app store research, our research process was slow and frustrating.
app store research helped us connect with the right people, fast. Instead of spending weeks, we were able to book interviews with Shopify merchants almost instantly."Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Leading Shopify app companies choose us to find vetted participants
Real case studies, real success!
Discover how product teams solved user research challenges fast and easy, with our platform.
Emily Hughes
Marketing Manager
Supermoon
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Nihal Mandanna
Marketing Manager
MobiLoud
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Yishai Segev
VP Operations
Loox
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Soma Toth
Founder
Recart
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Timothy Daniell
Founder
Curvature
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
John Chao
Founder
Tresl, Inc.
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Lou Mintzer
Founder
Grid & Pixel
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Inez Wihardjo
Founder
Gigit.ai
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Mark Dodgson
Founder
Relevant Bits
Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Emily Hughes
Marketing Manager
Supermoon
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Nihal Mandanna
Marketing Manager
MobiLoud
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Yishai Segev
VP Operations
Loox
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Soma Toth
Founder
Recart
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Timothy Daniell
Founder
Curvature
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
John Chao
Founder
Tresl, Inc.
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Lou Mintzer
Founder
Grid & Pixel
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Inez Wihardjo
Founder
Gigit.ai
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Mark Dodgson
Founder
Relevant Bits
Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Emily Hughes
Marketing Manager
Supermoon
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Nihal Mandanna
Marketing Manager
MobiLoud
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Yishai Segev
VP Operations
Loox
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Soma Toth
Founder
Recart
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Timothy Daniell
Founder
Curvature
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
John Chao
Founder
Tresl, Inc.
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Lou Mintzer
Founder
Grid & Pixel
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Inez Wihardjo
Founder
Gigit.ai
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Mark Dodgson
Founder
Relevant Bits
Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Emily Hughes
Marketing Manager
Supermoon
Research Projects
13
Completed Calls
273
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Thanks to app store research, we've been able to dive deeper into trends behind the feature requests we get.
This has helped us prioritize features and make product improvements that truly matter to our audience."Nihal Mandanna
Marketing Manager
MobiLoud
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
300
Participant Quality Score
99%
"Overall, app store research has been a pleasure to use. While there are quality of life features missing, the core workflow of finding and connecting with good quality research participants is unmatched from any other platform I've found so far."
Yishai Segev
VP Operations
Loox
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
15
Participant Quality Score
95%
"The first time I uploaded a project and got a call within the end of the day, I was blown away. The platform's great, with quality participants and an easy way to connect with them."
Soma Toth
Founder
Recart
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
21
Participant Quality Score
93%
"As researchers on the app store research platform, we gained insights into our product that would have been impossible to obtain otherwise."
Timothy Daniell
Founder
Curvature
Research Projects
11
Completed Calls
69
Participant Quality Score
98%
"Recruiting for interviews on app store research and then scheduling them is simple. I've used the calls broadly: to uncover problems, to get feedback on UI, and to research the competition."
John Chao
Founder
Tresl, Inc.
Research Projects
5
Completed Calls
50
Participant Quality Score
96%
"app store research has brought us an incredible amount of eCommerce expertise, and they’re always testing out new ideas. We used to do our content in-house with zero visibility into what works across the industry."
Lou Mintzer
Founder
Grid & Pixel
Research Projects
3
Completed Calls
164
Participant Quality Score
95%
"Overall, our experience was better than expected! We’ve enjoyed easy and fast connections with Shopify brand owners and their eagerness to help and give valuable feedback."
Inez Wihardjo
Founder
Gigit.ai
Research Projects
14
Completed Calls
83
Participant Quality Score
98%
"app store research provided us with the tools and community we needed to turn an idea into a solution that truly resonates with our target audience."
Mark Dodgson
Founder
Relevant Bits
Research Projects
4
Completed Calls
28
Participant Quality Score
97%
"We have really loved the service. Especially now that we can have our team involved in a single account. We have also found the participants are almost as eager as we are to chat."
Leading Shopify app companies choose us to find vetted participants
Frequently asked questions
If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, write to us at hello@appstoreresearch.com.
What is product discovery and roadmap validation research for Shopify apps?
Product discovery and roadmap validation research means speaking directly with relevant Shopify merchants before, during, and after development to validate ideas, pressure-test features, and understand real workflows and priorities. Through app store research, Shopify app teams connect with vetted merchants for these structured research calls, so they build their roadmap around what merchants actually need instead of guessing.
Why shouldn't Shopify app teams rely on support tickets and friendly merchants for product feedback?
Support tickets, a handful of friendly merchants, and loud edge cases all produce distorted feedback. Support tickets only appear once merchants are already blocked or frustrated, friendly merchants represent the same few voices, and extreme cases dominate while everyday workflows stay silent. With app store research, teams get a safer alternative: a wider pool of vetted Shopify merchants who surface what typical users actually prioritize.
How does merchant research help validate a Shopify app roadmap before building?
Merchant research separates real problems from "nice to have" features before any code is written. Through research calls on app store research, app teams learn which problems merchants actively prioritize, how they currently solve them (or why they ignore them), what success looks like in their real workflows, and where the app fits into their existing tool stack. The result is clear roadmap priorities and fewer wasted features.
What do app teams learn from product discovery calls with Shopify merchants?
In discovery calls with vetted merchants on app store research, teams learn four things: which problems are real versus nice-to-have, how merchants currently solve the problem today, what success actually looks like in their workflows, and where the app fits into their existing stack. The outcomes are clear roadmap priorities, fewer wasted features, real confidence in product direction, and stronger alignment between product and market.
What happens when Shopify app founders skip user research?
Most Shopify apps are built in isolation - founders guess what merchants want instead of validating it. An estimated 82% of Shopify app founders skip user research and ship costly product mistakes. By the time real feedback arrives, the wrong thing has already shipped. Platforms like app store research help teams avoid this by validating ideas with real merchants before development starts.
How do Shopify app teams get started with product discovery research on app store research?
App teams can open a free account on app store research or book a discovery call with the founder. From there, the platform connects them with vetted Shopify merchants and operators for paid research calls and handles all the logistics. Teams like MobiLoud have completed 300 calls through app store research, securing 190+ conversations with their ideal client profile while saving hours weekly.