Bird + Appstle Integration: Automate Subscription Delivery Dates

Subscription commerce continues to grow rapidly, with Shopify merchants increasingly relying on recurring orders to build predictable revenue. But managing delivery dates for subscription orders has traditionally been a manual headache. Today, we're announcing our integration with Appstle Subscriptions, one of the most popular subscription apps on Shopify, powered by our Shopify Flow integration.

What is Appstle Subscriptions?

Appstle Subscriptions is a leading subscription management app for Shopify with a 4.9-star rating and thousands of active merchants. It enables stores to offer subscription products, manage recurring billing, and handle subscription logistics. From meal kit deliveries to coffee subscriptions to beauty boxes, Appstle powers recurring commerce for merchants across every industry.

The Challenge with Subscription Deliveries

Before this integration, merchants using both Bird Pickup & Delivery and Appstle faced a significant operational challenge: subscription orders would process automatically, but delivery dates needed manual updating.

Consider a weekly meal kit subscription. When Appstle processes the recurring billing, the new order needs a delivery date that's one week after the previous delivery. Without automation, merchants had to manually update each subscription order's delivery date, leading to:

• Time-consuming manual work that scales with subscriber count
• Increased risk of errors and missed deliveries
• Customer support tickets about incorrect delivery dates
• Operational overhead that limits subscription growth

How the Integration Works

The Bird and Appstle integration leverages Shopify Flow to create a seamless automated workflow:

1. A customer places a subscription order with a selected delivery date
2. Appstle processes the recurring billing on schedule
3. When billing succeeds, Shopify Flow triggers automatically
4. Bird's "Increment delivery date" action updates the order's delivery date
5. The next delivery is scheduled based on the subscription interval

The workflow supports all common subscription intervals:

• Weekly: Delivery date advances by one week
• Bi-weekly: Delivery date advances by two weeks
• Monthly: Delivery date advances by one month

All of this happens automatically without any manual intervention required.

Benefits for Merchants

Reduced Operational Overhead

Stop spending time manually updating delivery dates for every subscription renewal. The integration handles this automatically, freeing your team to focus on higher-value work.

Fewer Support Tickets

When delivery dates update automatically and correctly, customers know exactly when to expect their orders. This reduces confusion and the support tickets that come with it.

Improved Customer Experience

Subscribers receive their orders on the expected schedule without any gaps or surprises. Consistent, reliable delivery builds trust and reduces churn.

Scalable Without Manual Work

Whether you have 50 subscribers or 5,000, the automation works the same way. Grow your subscription business without growing your operational burden.

Getting Started

Setting up the integration takes just a few minutes in Shopify Flow:

1. Go to Shopify Admin > Shopify Flow
2. Create a new workflow
3. Add the Appstle "Subscription Billing Success" trigger
4. Add the Bird "Increment delivery date" action
5. Configure the delivery interval and activate

For detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots, see our Appstle Subscription Integration Guide.

Ready to Automate Your Subscription Deliveries?

If you're already using Bird Pickup & Delivery and Appstle Subscriptions, you can set up this integration today. The workflow requires a Bird Essential plan or above and takes just minutes to configure.

Check out our complete Appstle Subscription Integration Guide to get started, or reach out to our support team if you have any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with all Appstle subscription intervals?

Yes. The integration supports all standard subscription intervals including weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and custom intervals. The Shopify Flow workflow automatically reads the interval from Appstle and applies it to the delivery date increment.

Do I need a paid Bird plan for this integration?

The Shopify Flow integration requires a Bird Essential plan ($16.99/month) or above. The Free plan does not include Shopify Flow triggers and actions.

Can I use this with other subscription apps?

Bird also integrates with Recharge Subscriptions using a similar Shopify Flow workflow. The "Increment delivery date" action works with any app that triggers Shopify Flow events.

What happens if a customer skips a subscription order?

When a customer skips an order in Appstle, no billing occurs, so the Shopify Flow workflow doesn't trigger. The delivery date only updates when billing succeeds, ensuring accurate scheduling.

Can I customize which orders get updated?

Yes. You can add conditions to your Shopify Flow workflow to filter by product, customer tag, or other order attributes. This gives you granular control over which subscription orders receive automatic delivery date updates.