Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Streamline custom order proofing with faster feedback, fewer revisions and less email
| ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals | SMART Functions Creator | |
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Create advanced functions for discounts, payments, delivery, and cart & checkout validations.
| Metric | ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals | SMART Functions Creator |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 14 | ★ 113 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 9 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2024 | Jun 2025 |
ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals and SMART Functions Creator are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals at Free trial available, SMART Functions Creator 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
SMART Functions Creator has the larger user base (113 reviews vs 14), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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: ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals audit • SMART Functions Creator audit
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| Keyword | ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals | SMART Functions Creator |
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| order processing | #23 | #2 |
| workflows | #23 | #51 |
| workflow | #24 | #81 |
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Both ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals and SMART Functions Creator offer paid plans only. ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals starts at Free trial available; SMART Functions Creator starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals (5.0★, 14 reviews) and SMART Functions Creator (5.0★, 113 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. SMART Functions Creator does carry the larger published review base (113 vs 14). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. SMART Functions Creator has the deeper published review base (113 vs 14), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 reviews). SMART Functions Creator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (113 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals and SMART Functions Creator 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 ApprovePro ‑ Design Approvals" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
