Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | BR ‑ Better Reports | Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.2k | 12 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2017 | May 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, BR ‑ Better Reports is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4)'s 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: BR ‑ Better Reports at Free trial available, Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) 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. BR ‑ Better Reports has the larger user base (1,154 reviews vs 12), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4)'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 BR ‑ Better Reports; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4)'s 12-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than BR ‑ Better Reports'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: BR ‑ Better Reports audit • Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) audit
| Keyword | BR ‑ Better Reports | Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) |
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| analytics | #6 | #13 |
Both BR ‑ Better Reports and Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) offer paid plans only. BR ‑ Better Reports starts at Free trial available; Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
BR ‑ Better Reports has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1,154 reviews) compared to Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (4.0★ from 12 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. BR ‑ Better Reports fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. BR ‑ Better Reports has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,154 reviews vs 12), 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.
BR ‑ Better Reports typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,154 reviews). Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (12 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. BR ‑ Better Reports and Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4) 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 Lara Google Analytics 4 (GA4)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
