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Every Feature
Starts With
a
Feeling
The best apps don’t just function — they resonate. We design tools that feel familiar, helpful, and totally you. That’s the Appy Place way.
Why we do it?
Made to feel like home
Built with joy and care
Ease
Trust
Branded like your store
Delight-focused
Smart Meets Simple
Product Thinking
Ready to Scale
People-First
Because Great Product Deserves
Thoughtful Design
While big chains went digital, independent retailers were stuck with:
Clunky tools
Off-brand apps
Or no app at all
We started
to change that!
Giving growing businesses a way to launch apps that feel like them, work beautifully, and don’t take forever to build.
Book a Demo
We
Ask
the right questions and design for real users
Move
fast, test early, and launch with confidence
Build
beautifully branded apps — and handle the backend too
Case Study:
Palmers app
Palmers is the largest gardening centre in New Zealand. With the Palmers app built by the team at Appy Place, they have successfully engaged with a much younger audience using innovative features like the AI assistant, gamified promotions, and digital rewards cards.
Integrated,
not replaced
Physical cards still work — but the app became the go-to for everyday use.
Meaningful engagement
AI tips and gamified promos kept customers coming back — and spending more
Clear ROI
from day one
Palmers saw instant growth in loyalty usage, redemptions, and customer insight.
Smarter
Campaigns
Palmers used real-time data to test promos and see what worked — fast.
ArtificialIntelligence
AI shopping assistant have intimate knowledge of every single products on your shelves.
Fast Launch
Timeline
The app went live in just a few weeks — with no internal development teams needed.
“The team at Appy Place have worked incredibly hard to, not only make our Palmers App more user friendly, but also one of the best informative and cutting-edge Apps available.”
— Steve Salmon
Palmers CEO
Discovery Call
We learn your brand, your goals, and how your customers shop
Setup & Branding
We tailor the app to your visual style and in-store experience
Test with 1 Store
We go live with a single location and gather real feedback
Expand & Grow
Add features, connect more stores, or build in new campaigns
Discover How Easy It Is to Launch Your Branded Retail App
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Adrian So
Founder
Considerate
Flexible
Evolution
Authentic
Thoughtful
Grounded
Purposeful
Nimble
Inventive
Visionary
Authentic
Crafted
Grow.
Forward-thinking
Han Doan
Co-founder
We’ve worked with garden centres, food brands, lifestyle shops — all retailers with heart and hustle. We know how to turn that spirit into apps that actually feel like you.
Don't take our word for it!
Adrian and Han were an absolute joy to work with! Their innovative approach, creativity, and attention to details have significantly enhanced the Palmers digital offering, and we're thrilled with the results.
Rajan Singh
Marketing Manager, Palmers
Working with Adrian on the New World and PAK'nSAVE apps was a fantastic experience. He offered insightful guidance, and his humorous approach made our collaboration enjoyable and productive. I highly recommend him for his expertise and great team spirit.
Natasha Ching
Senior Product Owner, Foodstuffs
Han has a good sense of UIUX design, She has help our company MetroResidences designed new pages and user flow for our booking platform with high user engagement. Love to work with her again!
Lester Kang
CEO, Metroresidences
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© 2025 Appy Place
Every Feature
Starts With
a
Feeling
The best apps don’t just function — they resonate. We design tools that feel familiar, helpful, and totally you. That’s the Appy Place way.
Why we do it?
Made to feel like home
Built with joy and care
Ease
Trust
Branded like your store
Delight-focused
Smart Meets Simple
Product Thinking
Ready to Scale
People-First
Because Great Product Deserves
Thoughtful Design
While big chains went digital, independent retailers were stuck with:
Clunky tools
Off-brand apps
Or no app at all
We started
to change that!
Giving growing businesses a way to launch apps that feel like them, work beautifully, and don’t take forever to build.
Book a Demo
We
Ask
the right questions and design for real users
Move
fast, test early, and launch with confidence
Build
beautifully branded apps — and handle the backend too
Case Study:
Palmers app
Palmers is the largest gardening centre in New Zealand. With the Palmers app built by the team at Appy Place, they have successfully engaged with a much younger audience using innovative features like the AI assistant, gamified promotions, and digital rewards cards.
Integrated,
not replaced
Physical cards still work — but the app became the go-to for everyday use.
Meaningful engagement
AI tips and gamified promos kept customers coming back — and spending more
Clear ROI
from day one
Palmers saw instant growth in loyalty usage, redemptions, and customer insight.
Smarter
Campaigns
Palmers used real-time data to test promos and see what worked — fast.
Artificial intelligence
AI shopping assistant have intimate knowledge of every single products on your shelves.
Fast Launch
Timeline
The app went live in just a few weeks — with no internal development teams needed.
Discovery Call
We learn your brand, your goals, and how your customers shop
Setup & Branding
We tailor the app to your visual style and in-store experience
Test with 1 Store
We go live with a single location and gather real feedback
Expand & Grow
Add features, connect more stores, or build in new campaigns
Discover how easy it is to launch your branded retail app
Book a Demo
Adrian So
Founder
Curious
Grounded
Curious
Authentic
Joy
Trusted
Nimble
Rooted
Insight
Visionary
Crafted
Grow.
Forward-thinking
We’ve worked with garden centres, food brands, lifestyle shops — all retailers with heart and hustle. We know how to turn that spirit into apps that actually feel like you.
Han Doan
Co-founder
Not Just Another App. A Tool for Growth.
We turn your retail brand into an app people actually love to use.
Book a Demo
Don't take our word for it!
Adrian and Han were an absolute joy to work with! Their innovative approach, creativity, and attention to details have significantly enhanced the Palmers digital offering, and we're thrilled with the results.
Rajan Singh
Marketing Manager, Palmers
Natasha Ching
Senior Product Owner, Foodstuffs
Working with Adrian on the New World and PAK'nSAVE apps was a fantastic experience. He offered insightful guidance, and his humorous approach made our collaboration enjoyable and productive. I highly recommend him for his expertise and great team spirit.
Han has a good sense of UIUX design, She has help our company MetroResidences designed new pages and user flow for our booking platform with high user engagement. Love to work with her again!
Lester Kang
CEO, Metroresidences
Book a Free Demo
Every Feature
Starts With
a
Feeling
The best apps don’t just function — they resonate. We design tools that feel familiar, helpful, and totally you. That’s the Appy Place way.
Why we do it?
Made to feel like home
Built with joy and care
Ease
Trust
Branded like your store
Delight-focused
Smart Meets Simple
Product Thinking
Ready to Scale
People-First
Because Great Product Deserves
Thoughtful Design
While big chains went digital, independent retailers were stuck with:
Clunky tools
Off-brand apps
Or no app at all
We started
to change that!
Giving growing businesses a way to launch apps that feel like them, work beautifully, and don’t take forever to build.
Book a Demo
We
Ask
the right questions and design for real users
Move
fast, test early, and launch with confidence
Build
beautifully branded apps — and handle the backend too
Case Study:
Palmers app
Palmers is the largest gardening centre in New Zealand. With the Palmers app built by the team at Appy Place, they have successfully engaged with a much younger audience using innovative features like the AI assistant, gamified promotions, and digital rewards cards.
Integrated,
not replaced
Physical cards still work — but the app became the go-to for everyday use.
Meaningful engagement
Gamified promotions kept customers coming back — and spending more.
Clear ROI
from day one
Palmers saw instant growth in loyalty usage, redemptions, and customer insight.
Smarter
Campaigns
Palmers used real-time data to test promos and see what worked — fast.
Artificial
Intelligence
AI shopping assistant have intimate knowledge of every single products on your shelves.
Fast Launch
Timeline
The app went live in just a few weeks — with no internal development teams needed.
“The team at Appy Place have worked incredibly hard to, not only make our Palmers App more user friendly, but also one of the best informative and cutting-edge Apps available.”
— Steve Salmon
Palmers CEO
Discovery Call
We learn your brand, your goals, and how your customers shop
Setup & Branding
We tailor the app to your visual style and in-store experience
Test with 1 Store
We go live with a single location and gather real feedback
Expand & Grow
Add features, connect more stores, or build in new campaigns
Discover How Easy It Is to Launch Your Branded Retail App
Book a Demo
Adrian So
Founder
Curious
Grounded
Authentic
Joy
Trusted
Nimble
Rooted
Insight
Visionary
Crafted
Grow.
Forward-thinking
We’ve worked with garden centres, food brands, lifestyle shops — all retailers with heart and hustle. We know how to turn that spirit into apps that actually feel like you.
Han Doan
Co-founder
Don't take our word for it!
Adrian and Han were an absolute joy to work with! Their innovative approach, creativity, and attention to details have significantly enhanced the Palmers digital offering, and we're thrilled with the results.
Rajan Singh
Marketing Manager, Palmers
Natasha Ching
Senior Product Owner, Foodstuffs
Working with Adrian on the New World and PAK'nSAVE apps was a fantastic experience. He offered insightful guidance, and his humorous approach made our collaboration enjoyable and productive. I highly recommend him for his expertise and great team spirit.
Han has a good sense of UIUX design, She has help our company MetroResidences designed new pages and user flow for our booking platform with high user engagement. Love to work with her again!
Lester Kang
CEO, Metroresidences
Book a Free Demo
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