Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter vs BackInStock

Based on the data on this page, Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs BackInStock's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: BackInStock at Free plan available, Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter has the larger user base (154 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. BackInStock's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — BackInStock's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter'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.

Is BackInStock or Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter cheaper?

Both BackInStock and Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter offer paid plans only. BackInStock starts at Free plan available; Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose BackInStock or Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter does carry the larger published review base (154 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, BackInStock or Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter has the deeper published review base (154 vs 0), 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?

BackInStock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (154 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 BackInStock and Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter?

Migration support varies by app and category. BackInStock and Hey!Scarcity Low Stock Counter 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 BackInStock" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.