Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
More ways to create and sort collections beyond default conditions e.g. excluding products by tags
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Sort Collections & Merchandise like a Boss. Unlock Powerful Analytics, Essential Automations & More.
| Metric | Advanced Collections | Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort |
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| Rating | 3.4 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 18 | ★ 135 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Advanced Collections's 3.4★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Advanced Collections at Free plan available, Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort at Free plan available. 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. Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort has the larger user base (135 reviews vs 18), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Advanced Collections'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 Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Advanced Collections's 18-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort'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: Advanced Collections audit • Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort audit
| Keyword | Advanced Collections | Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort |
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| collection management | Not ranked | #1 |
| collection sort | Not ranked | #1 |
| collection | Not ranked | #1 |
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Both Advanced Collections and Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort offer paid plans only. Advanced Collections starts at Free plan available; Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 135 reviews) compared to Advanced Collections (3.4★ from 18 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Advanced Collections fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort 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. Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort has more onboarding documentation maturity (135 reviews vs 18), 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.
Advanced Collections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (18 reviews). Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (135 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. Advanced Collections and Sort'd ‑ Prime Collection Sort 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 Advanced Collections" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
