Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Streamline your theme development with automated builds, tests, and deployments.
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Auto-sync PayPal tracking info & Stripe tracking info to get funds faster & build trust with PayPal.
| Metric | Buddy Works | Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync |
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| Rating | — | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 383 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2024 | Dec 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Buddy Works's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Buddy Works at Free plan available, Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync 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. Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync has the larger user base (383 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Buddy Works'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 Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Buddy Works's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync'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: Buddy Works audit • Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync audit
| Keyword | Buddy Works | Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync |
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| paypal tracking sync | Not ranked | #1 |
| tracking sync | Not ranked | #1 |
| paypal tracking | Not ranked | #1 |
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Both Buddy Works and Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync offer paid plans only. Buddy Works starts at Free plan available; Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Buddy Works fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync 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. Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync has more onboarding documentation maturity (383 reviews vs 0), 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.
Buddy Works typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (0 reviews). Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (383 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. Buddy Works and Synctrack PayPal Tracking Sync 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 Buddy Works" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
