For merchants running a Shopify store, shipping settings are one of the important elements to get right. Being able to flexibly customize shipping rates and shipping methods is essential for improving the customer's purchase experience and boosting operational efficiency. This article introduces 5 apps that are useful for customizing shipping on your Shopify store.
The blog article below introduces how to configure shipping settings on Shopify along with recommended Shopify apps for streamlining shipping operations. Please use it as a reference.
5 Shopify Shipping Customization Apps
RuffRuff Order Limits - For Anyone Wanting to Restrict Shipping Under Any Condition
"RuffRuff Order Limits" is fully localized for Japanese and is the first Shopify app in Japan to use the Cart and Checkout Validation API (Shopify's official advanced validation feature).
By leveraging the Cart and Checkout Validation API, it achieves server-side handling of order restriction processing that previously could only be handled on the front end. As a result, it delivers a more robust order restriction system that's harder to bypass compared to existing order-limit apps.
A single app lets you enforce quantity limits, spending limits, weight limits, bundling restrictions, customer restrictions, payment restrictions, shipping restrictions, and access restrictions.
You can hide a given shipping method or disable in-store pickup based on purchase amount, cart contents, specific products, or specific customers.
The blog article below explains in detail how to hide shipping methods using RuffRuff Order Limits. Please use it as a reference.
RuffRuff Order Bonus - For Anyone Wanting to Run Shipping Discounts Under Any Condition
RuffRuff Order Bonus is a Shopify app that lets you run a wide variety of discount initiatives under any condition.
Using the app, you can run shipping discounts like the following:
- Free shipping for VIP members
- Free shipping for a limited time
- Free shipping on orders over ¥10,000
- Half-price shipping for 5+ items, free shipping for 10+ items
And more.
You can run many other shipping discount initiatives as well. For details, please check the service page via the button below.
CustomShip - For Anyone Wanting to Customize Shipping Rates for Free

Source: CustomShip | Shopify App Store
CustomShip is a popular shipping-rate customization app on Shopify. Using CustomShip, store owners can offer flexible shipping options and optimize shipping costs. This app can handle Japan's complex shipping requirements, such as remote-island shipping and cold-chain delivery, helping support more efficient Shopify store operations. On top of that, it's free and requires no coding. It doesn't support Japanese, so those who aren't comfortable with English may find it a bit challenging to use.
The blog article below introduces CustomShip's features, precautions, and setup process. Please use it as a reference.
Haiso Custom.amp (配送カスタム.amp) - For Anyone Who Wants Flexible Shipping-Rate Customization

Source: Haiso Custom.amp (配送カスタム.amp) | Shopify App Store
Haiso Custom.amp (配送カスタム.amp) lets you flexibly customize shipping rates — for example, setting shipping rates by prefecture or postal code, setting rates for remote-island delivery, and setting rates for cash-on-delivery or "leave at door" (kangaroo) delivery. It's also developed by a Japanese company, so those who aren't comfortable with English can use it with peace of mind.
The blog article below introduces Haiso Custom.amp (配送カスタム.amp)'s features, recommended functionality, and pricing plans. Please use it as a reference.
HideShip - For Anyone Wanting Affordable Shipping-Method Customization

Source: HideShip | Shopify App Store
"HideShip" is a Shopify app that lets you freely customize your store's shipping methods. With this app, you can hide, reorder, or rename shipping methods based on specific conditions. It doesn't support Japanese, but it's available at a reasonable price. You can also combine multiple rules to more finely control which shipping methods appear at checkout.
The blog article below introduces HideShip's features and pricing plans. Please use it as a reference.
Summary
Customizing your Shopify store's shipping settings greatly contributes to improved customer satisfaction and better operational efficiency. The 5 apps introduced in this article each have their own distinctive features and can meet a wide range of needs.
- RuffRuff Order Limits: Lets you control shipping methods under a variety of conditions. Supports Japanese, and with simple operations you can implement restrictions like disabling in-store pickup or hiding a courier's compact-parcel service.
- RuffRuff Order Bonus: Lets you run shipping discounts under a variety of conditions. Supports Japanese, and with simple operations you can implement promotional initiatives such as free shipping.
- CustomShip: Free to use and allows shipping-rate customization. Also handles Japan's complex shipping requirements, though its English-only interface can be a challenge.
- Haiso Custom.amp (配送カスタム.amp): Supports detailed settings by prefecture or postal code, as well as a variety of shipping options like cash-on-delivery and "leave at door" delivery. Supports Japanese and is easy to use.
- HideShip: Focused on customizing how shipping methods are displayed. Lets you hide, reorder, and rename shipping methods; while it doesn't support Japanese, it's notable for being affordably priced
It's important to choose the app that best fits your store's size, the products you sell, and your target customer base. Using these apps, you can offer more efficient, customer-oriented shipping services and boost your Shopify store's competitiveness.
Customizing your shipping settings is an area that requires ongoing improvement. We recommend paying attention to customer feedback and market trends, and periodically reviewing and optimizing your settings.
Finally, the blog article below introduces a variety of recommended apps by category — beyond shipping customization apps, we cover "customer acquisition," "sales growth," "blog post extensions," and more. Please use it as a reference.





