Cart Spy vs RetainIQ

Based on the data on this page, RetainIQ is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays's 1.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays at Free plan available, RetainIQ 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.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to RetainIQ; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays's 1-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RetainIQ'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.

Is Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays or RetainIQ cheaper?

Both Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays and RetainIQ offer paid plans only. Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays starts at Free plan available; RetainIQ starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays or RetainIQ?

RetainIQ has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 41 reviews) compared to Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays (1.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays or RetainIQ?

RetainIQ holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 1.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays or RetainIQ?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. RetainIQ has the deeper published review base (41 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). RetainIQ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (41 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.

Can I migrate data between Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays and RetainIQ?

Migration support varies by app and category. Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays and RetainIQ 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 Cart Spy: Live Carts & Replays" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.