Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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E-Commerce Growth OS: Customer Analytics, Tracking, Attribution & Marketing Automation.
| Metric | BR ‑ Better Reports | Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.1k | 127 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2017 | Dec 2020 |
BR ‑ Better Reports and Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ 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: BR ‑ Better Reports at Free trial available, Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV at Free trial 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 (1,140 reviews vs 127), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV'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 of orders 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: BR ‑ Better Reports audit • Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV audit
| Keyword | BR ‑ Better Reports | Retention X |
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| amazon importer | #87 | Not ranked |
| import amazon products | #110 | Not ranked |
| help center | #207 | Not ranked |
Both BR ‑ Better Reports and Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV offer paid plans only. BR ‑ Better Reports starts at Free trial available; Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
BR ‑ Better Reports (4.9★, 1,140 reviews) and Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV (5.0★, 127 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. BR ‑ Better Reports fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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 (1,140 reviews vs 127), 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 (1,140 reviews). Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (127 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 Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV 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 Retention X: Grow Profit & LTV" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
