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| Metric | Auto Category Metafield by AI | Shopify Flow |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 3 | ★ 12k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Featured placements | — | 3 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 867 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2025 | Sep 2017 |
Auto Category Metafield by AI edges out Shopify Flow on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Auto Category Metafield by AI at Free plan available, Shopify Flow at Free. 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. Shopify Flow has the larger user base (11,663 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Auto Category Metafield by AI'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 Auto Category Metafield by AI; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Flow's 11,663-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Auto Category Metafield by AI'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: Auto Category Metafield by AI audit • Shopify Flow audit
| Keyword | Auto Category Metafield by AI | Shopify Flow |
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| business chatbot | #98 | #88 |
| customer service automation | #235 | #217 |
| customer support automation | #239 | #221 |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (3) | 4.7 ★ (12k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 586% 49% 33% 21% 12% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +200 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +867 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +2.4k |
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Both Auto Category Metafield by AI and Shopify Flow offer paid plans only. Auto Category Metafield by AI starts at Free plan available; Shopify Flow starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Auto Category Metafield by AI has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to Shopify Flow (4.7★ from 11,663 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Auto Category Metafield by AI fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Shopify Flow 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. Shopify Flow has more onboarding documentation maturity (11,663 reviews vs 3), 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.
Auto Category Metafield by AI typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3 reviews). Shopify Flow aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (11,663 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.
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Migration support varies by app and category. Auto Category Metafield by AI and Shopify Flow 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 Auto Category Metafield by AI" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
