Mobile appE-commerce & marketplaces
Madame Coco is a Turkish home decor and tableware brand, similar to Søstrene Grene or Zara Home. Brands like this draw customers back to stores and the app regularly with frequently refreshed, affordable collections. New arrivals, themed campaigns and inspiration content fuelled by social media encourage small but frequent purchases. A customer spots a mug or a cushion cover and adds other pieces from the same range to the basket.
To build something similar you need a catalogue suited to a fast product flow, “new in” and themed showcase management, an inspiration feed with product tagging, a campaign and coupon engine, store stock integration and special packaging rules for fragile items. A customer app, a web store and an admin panel where the marketing team builds showcases form a sufficient starting structure.
How Madame Coco works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
Customer app
Users discover new products, shop from the inspiration feed and track their orders.
Admin and showcase panel
The marketing team manages themed showcases, inspiration content, campaigns and the catalogue.
Critical features of a product like Madame Coco
Shoppable inspiration feed
Products in decor photos are tagged, and users add them to the basket by tapping the image.
New in and fast showcases
Each week's new products appear in the showcase automatically, and themed collections are published on a schedule.
Ranges and complementary products
Products in the same pattern or range are linked, and complementary suggestions are shown in the basket.
Fragile item rules
Special packaging, shipping restrictions and a damage reporting flow are defined for glass and porcelain.
Favourites and stock alerts
Users are notified when a favourited product goes on sale or comes back in stock.
Special occasion campaigns
Gift guides and campaigns for occasions such as Mother's Day and Christmas are planned in advance.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- Catalogue, new-in showcase and search
- Basket, payments and carrier integration
- Campaign and coupon rules
- Favourites and stock alerts
- Order tracking and return requests
Later releases
- Tagged inspiration feed
- Store stock and click and collect
- Loyalty points and personal recommendations
- Community gallery built from customer photos
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 24 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 153 person-days for the full scope and 107 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
| Product / content catalogue | First version |
| Cart and checkout | First version |
| Online payments (Stripe / PSP) | First version |
| Advanced search and filters | First version |
| Push notifications | First version |
| File, photo, video upload | First version |
| Content management / blog | First version |
| E-invoicing | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | Later release |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €500 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
High product turnover
Because products change quickly, catalogue upload, photography and description processes must be fast and support bulk operations.
Fragile item logistics
If damage rates are high for glass and ceramics, profit evaporates; packaging and carrier agreements are critical.
Low basket value
Shipping costs are proportionally high on small orders; the free shipping threshold and basket-building suggestions must be well designed.
Business model
The main revenue is product sales; affordable and frequently refreshed products increase purchase frequency. The free shipping threshold and complementary product suggestions are the key tools for raising average basket value. Gift cards and special occasion campaigns deliver seasonal revenue boosts, while a loyalty programme makes it easier for customers to come back.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like Madame Coco
Most people searching “build an app like madame coco” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the Madame Coco name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build an app like Madame Coco?
A first version with catalogue, payments and campaigns can be ready within a few months. The inspiration feed and store integration can be added in a second phase.
How many separate apps are needed?
iOS and Android customer apps, a web store and an admin panel are enough to start. If there is a store network, a simple collection and returns screen for staff is added.
Are there copyright or trademark issues?
The home decor e-commerce business model is free to use; names, logos, design, content and code cannot be copied. This is not legal advice.
What should I look for in an app development company?
Prefer a team that has delivered image-heavy e-commerce projects requiring fast catalogue management. Ask about their bulk product upload tools and page speed solutions.
Costs of similar apps
Who should build it?
360 Soft is a mobile app development company based in Istanbul, Turkey. Our clients include Memorial Healthcare Group, iddaa.com and the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (OSTİM cluster). See the app development cost guide, hire a dedicated development team or IT outsourcing services.
