Open your store, choose one important customer journey and apply each section to the decisions your team is making now.
Frame the decision
Apps are not inherently bad. The problem is overlapping tools, storefront scripts and recurring fees that no longer correspond to clear business value.
What to inspect
Inventory what each app does, who uses it, what data it holds and what would break if it disappeared. Then compare native Shopify capability, theme code, custom development and replacement platforms.
Evidence worth keeping
Analytics checks, annotated screens, customer questions, technical profiles and a prioritised decision log make recommendations easier to act on.
Turn the finding into action
Remove dependencies carefully. Preserve data, test customer journeys and confirm analytics before uninstalling anything that touches storefront or operational workflows.
Make the recommendation useful: assign an owner, a success signal and a review date.