Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Connect your store to Google and YouTube to help turn more shoppers into customers
| Metric | Google Reviews by Elfsight | Google & YouTube |
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| Rating | 4.2 ★ | ★ 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | 26 | ★ 4.8k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 4 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 110 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 21 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2019 | Nov 2017 |
Google & YouTube edges out Google Reviews by Elfsight on rating (4.5★ vs 4.2★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Google Reviews by Elfsight at Free trial available, Google & YouTube 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Google & YouTube has the larger user base (4,755 reviews vs 26), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Google Reviews by Elfsight'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 Google & YouTube; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Google Reviews by Elfsight's 26-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Google & YouTube'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: Google Reviews by Elfsight audit • Google & YouTube audit
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| Keyword | Google Reviews by Elfsight | Google & YouTube |
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| google shopping | #187 | #8 |
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| Signal | Google Reviews by Elfsight | Google & YouTube |
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| Average rating | 4.2 ★ (26) | 4.5 ★ (4.8k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 582% 49% 32% 20% 16% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +36 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +110 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +406 |
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Both Google Reviews by Elfsight and Google & YouTube offer paid plans only. Google Reviews by Elfsight starts at Free trial available; Google & YouTube starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Google & YouTube has the higher average rating (4.5★ from 4,755 reviews) compared to Google Reviews by Elfsight (4.2★ from 26 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Google Reviews by Elfsight fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Google & YouTube is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Google & YouTube has more onboarding documentation maturity (4,755 reviews vs 26), 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.
Google Reviews by Elfsight typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (26 reviews). Google & YouTube aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (4,755 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. Google Reviews by Elfsight and Google & YouTube 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 Google Reviews by Elfsight" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
