XCloud Search & Product Filter vs Real Categories

Based on the data on this page, XCloud Search & Product Filter is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Real Categories's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: XCloud Search & Product Filter at Free plan available, Real Categories 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

XCloud Search & Product Filter has the larger user base (538 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Real Categories's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to XCloud Search & Product Filter; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Real Categories's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than XCloud Search & Product Filter'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 XCloud Search & Product Filter or Real Categories cheaper?

Both XCloud Search & Product Filter and Real Categories offer paid plans only. XCloud Search & Product Filter starts at Free plan available; Real Categories starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose XCloud Search & Product Filter or Real Categories?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. XCloud Search & Product Filter does carry the larger published review base (538 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, XCloud Search & Product Filter or Real Categories?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. XCloud Search & Product Filter has the deeper published review base (538 vs 0), 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?

XCloud Search & Product Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (538 reviews). Real Categories typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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 XCloud Search & Product Filter and Real Categories?

Migration support varies by app and category. XCloud Search & Product Filter and Real Categories 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 Real Categories" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.