Your Shopify app subscriptions are a real cost of running the store, but Shopify bills them separately and Shopshot does not pull them in automatically. Add them as Operating Expenses so they flow into your Net Profit. See Operating Expenses for the full page.
Why add them
Apps for reviews, email, subscriptions, and Shopshot itself bill monthly on your Shopify invoice. If you do not record them, your Profit & Loss overstates Net Profit by exactly what you pay for software. Adding them once keeps the picture honest.
How to add an app cost
On the Operating Expenses page, use + Add Operating Expense and set:
Cost name, for example "Shopify apps" or the specific app name
Type: Fixed Amount
Frequency: Monthly (or the billing cadence)
Category: Software
Amount: the monthly charge
Start date and End date covering the period
Shopshot converts the monthly amount to a daily rate and allocates it across that period's orders, so the cost lands on the days it actually supports.
Two ways to track
Approach | Best for |
One combined "Shopify apps" line at your total monthly app spend | Simplest to maintain |
One line per app | Seeing which tools cost the most, at the cost of more upkeep |
Common questions
Does Shopshot pull app charges from my Shopify bill automatically? No. App and subscription charges are entered as operating expenses so you stay in control of what counts.
Should I include Shopshot's own subscription? Yes, if you want Net Profit to reflect every tool you pay for. Add it like any other app cost.
Next step
Once software is in, review your full overhead so nothing is missing from Net Profit. → Operating Expenses
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