Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Dandy AgeGuard: A simple age verification app for your online store.
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Expertly-built collection of theme sections and templates that work with any theme
| Metric | Dandy AgeGuard | Design Packs: Theme Sections |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 89 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2023 | Jan 2021 |
Dandy AgeGuard and Design Packs: Theme Sections 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: Dandy AgeGuard at Free plan available, Design Packs: Theme Sections 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. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders 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: Dandy AgeGuard audit • Design Packs: Theme Sections audit
| Keyword | Dandy AgeGuard | Design Packs |
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| sections | Not ranked | #7 |
| theme sections | Not ranked | #10 |
| your canva designs | Not ranked | #12 |
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Both Dandy AgeGuard and Design Packs: Theme Sections offer paid plans only. Dandy AgeGuard starts at Free plan available; Design Packs: Theme Sections starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Dandy AgeGuard (5.0★, 1 reviews) and Design Packs: Theme Sections (5.0★, 89 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Dandy AgeGuard fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Design Packs: Theme Sections 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. Design Packs: Theme Sections has more onboarding documentation maturity (89 reviews vs 1), 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.
Dandy AgeGuard typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1 reviews). Design Packs: Theme Sections aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (89 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. Dandy AgeGuard and Design Packs: Theme Sections 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 Dandy AgeGuard" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
