Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automated backup and restore for your store. The safety net for AI Toolkit, Sidekick, and Magic.
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Build functions with AI and run Functions in Flow to query or manipulate data.
| Metric | Rewind Backups | Workflow Functions |
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| Rating | 4.2 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 630 | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2016 | Jul 2026 |
Based on the data on this page, Workflow Functions is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Rewind Backups's 4.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Rewind Backups at Free trial available, Workflow Functions at Free to install. 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.
Rewind Backups has the larger user base (630 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Workflow Functions'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 Workflow Functions; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Rewind Backups's 630-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Workflow Functions'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: Rewind Backups audit • Workflow Functions audit
| Keyword | Rewind Backups | Workflow Functions |
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| function | Not ranked | #18 |
| functions | Not ranked | #19 |
| store migration and backup | #22 | Not ranked |
| workflow automation triggers | Not ranked | #24 |
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Both Rewind Backups and Workflow Functions offer paid plans only. Rewind Backups starts at Free trial available; Workflow Functions starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Workflow Functions has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Rewind Backups (4.2★ from 630 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Workflow Functions holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.2★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Rewind Backups has the deeper published review base (630 vs 1), 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.
Rewind Backups typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (630 reviews). Workflow Functions typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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. Rewind Backups and Workflow Functions 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 Workflow Functions" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.