Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Collect phone numbers, SMS opt-in, and custom data right after login. Sync to metafields site-wide.
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| Metric | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | Bear Specs & Compare |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 8 | ★ 46 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 10 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2025 | May 2023 |
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms edges out Bear Specs & Compare on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms at Free trial available, Bear Specs & Compare at Free trial 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. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Bear Specs & Compare's 46-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms'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: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms audit • Bear Specs & Compare audit
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| Keyword | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | Bear Specs & Compare |
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| metafields | #10 | #81 |
| metafield | #11 | #10 |
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Both AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and Bear Specs & Compare offer paid plans only. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms starts at Free trial available; Bear Specs & Compare starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 8 reviews) compared to Bear Specs & Compare (4.8★ from 46 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Bear Specs & Compare is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Bear Specs & Compare has more onboarding documentation maturity (46 reviews vs 8), 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.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (8 reviews). Bear Specs & Compare aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (46 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. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and Bear Specs & Compare 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 AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
