Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG vs Downlio

Based on the data on this page, Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Downlio: Digital Download's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG at Free plan available, Downlio: Digital Download 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.

Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG has the larger user base (867 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Downlio: Digital Download'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 Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Downlio: Digital Download's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG'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 Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG or Downlio: Digital Download cheaper?

Both Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG and Downlio: Digital Download offer paid plans only. Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG starts at Free plan available; Downlio: Digital Download starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG or Downlio: Digital Download?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG does carry the larger published review base (867 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG or Downlio: Digital Download?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG has the deeper published review base (867 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?

Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (867 reviews). Downlio: Digital Download 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 Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG and Downlio: Digital Download?

Migration support varies by app and category. Digital Downloads & PDF ‑ BIG and Downlio: Digital Download 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 Downlio: Digital Download" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.