RT vs Shop

RT: Background Music Player and Shop are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.8★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing entry tiers: RT: Background Music Player at Free, Shop 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.

Shop has the larger user base (9,137 reviews vs 75), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. RT: Background Music Player'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.

Is RT: Background Music Player or Shop cheaper?

Both RT: Background Music Player and Shop offer paid plans only. RT: Background Music Player starts at Free; Shop starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, RT: Background Music Player or Shop?

RT: Background Music Player (4.8★, 75 reviews) and Shop (4.8★, 9,137 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose RT: Background Music Player or Shop?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 4.8★. Shop does carry the larger published review base (9,137 vs 75). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, RT: Background Music Player or Shop?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shop has the deeper published review base (9,137 vs 75), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

RT: Background Music Player typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (75 reviews). Shop typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (9,137 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.

Can I migrate data between RT: Background Music Player and Shop?

Migration support varies by app and category. RT: Background Music Player and Shop 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 RT: Background Music Player" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.