Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Create flexible product subscriptions and grow recurring revenue with repeat orders.
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Grow predictable revenue with product subscriptions, memberships, free trials and subscription boxes
| Metric | Apex Subscriptions | Seal Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | — | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 2.8k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 18 supported |
| Listed since | May 2026 | Mar 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Seal Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Apex Subscriptions's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Apex Subscriptions at Free plan available, Seal Subscriptions App 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. Seal Subscriptions App has the larger user base (2,767 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Apex Subscriptions'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 Seal Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Apex Subscriptions's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Seal Subscriptions App'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: Apex Subscriptions audit • Seal Subscriptions App audit
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| Keyword | Apex Subscriptions | Seal Subscriptions App |
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| subscriptions | #208 | #2 |
| subscription form | #239 | #9 |
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Both Apex Subscriptions and Seal Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. Apex Subscriptions starts at Free plan available; Seal Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Apex Subscriptions fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Seal Subscriptions App 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. Seal Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,767 reviews vs 0), 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.
Apex Subscriptions typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (0 reviews). Seal Subscriptions App aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2,767 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. Apex Subscriptions and Seal Subscriptions App 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 Apex Subscriptions" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
