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| Metric | COS : Custom Order Status | Shopify Flow |
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| Rating | 4.0 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 12k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Featured placements | — | 3 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 876 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2025 | Sep 2017 |
Based on the data on this page, Shopify Flow is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs COS : Custom Order Status's 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: COS : Custom Order Status at Free, Shopify Flow at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Shopify Flow has the larger user base (11,722 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. COS : Custom Order Status's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Shopify Flow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — COS : Custom Order Status's 1-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shopify Flow's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: COS : Custom Order Status audit • Shopify Flow audit
| Keyword | COS | Shopify Flow |
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| customer service automation | #169 | #217 |
| customer support automation | #235 | #221 |
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| Signal | COS | Shopify Flow |
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| Average rating | 4.0 ★ (1) | 4.7 ★ (12k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 586% 49% 33% 21% 12% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +176 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +876 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +2.4k |
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Both COS : Custom Order Status and Shopify Flow offer paid plans only. COS : Custom Order Status starts at Free; Shopify Flow starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Shopify Flow has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 11,722 reviews) compared to COS : Custom Order Status (4.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. COS : Custom Order Status fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Shopify Flow is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Shopify Flow has more onboarding documentation maturity (11,722 reviews vs 1), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
COS : Custom Order Status typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1 reviews). Shopify Flow aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (11,722 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. COS : Custom Order Status and Shopify Flow both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from COS : Custom Order Status" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
