That’s way too many apps. I’ve run three Shopify stores over four years and stick to 15-18 apps max per store. My monthly app costs run $120-150, covering abandoned cart recovery, customer service, and analytics tools. Most store owners just throw apps at problems without thinking strategically. They see an issue and immediately download an app instead of checking if their current tools can handle it. I do quarterly cleanouts where I check usage stats and dump anything that’s not pulling its weight. This saves me $60-80 monthly without losing functionality. Start small and only add apps when you actually need them, not when you think you might.