Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Breadcrumb Star adds a clear trail across products, collections, pages etc for navigation
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AI-powered personalized search, collection filter, and instant search with advanced analytics.
| Metric | Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav | Smart Search & Filter |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 7 | ★ 25 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | — | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2025 | Nov 2020 |
Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav and Smart Search & Filter are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav at Free, Smart Search & Filter 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
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.
Read each app's audit: Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav audit • Smart Search & Filter audit
| Keyword | Breadcrumb Star | Smart Search & Filter |
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| seo breadcrumbs navigation | #1 | Not ranked |
| smart search | Not ranked | #5 |
| navigation | #9 | Not ranked |
| navigation and | #12 | Not ranked |
| search filter | Not ranked | #12 |
Both Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav and Smart Search & Filter offer paid plans only. Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav starts at Free; Smart Search & Filter starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav (5.0★, 7 reviews) and Smart Search & Filter (5.0★, 25 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Smart Search & Filter does carry the larger published review base (25 vs 7). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Smart Search & Filter has the deeper published review base (25 vs 7), 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.
Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (7 reviews). Smart Search & Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (25 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. Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav and Smart Search & Filter 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 Breadcrumb Star : SEO & Nav" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
