Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Express Text syncs subscriber data from store to enable targeted SMS campaigns, with full support!
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Integrate Web Push Notifications on site to recover abandoned carts, send automated drip campaigns.
| Metric | ExpressText Connect | PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 17 | 4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2022 | May 2017 |
ExpressText Connect and PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications 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: ExpressText Connect at Free to install, PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: ExpressText Connect audit • PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications audit
| Keyword | ExpressText Connect | PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications |
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| abandoned cart push notifications | Not ranked | #11 |
| mobile pwa push notifications | Not ranked | #12 |
| web push | Not ranked | #17 |
| contact us form | #191 | Not ranked |
| #239 | Not ranked |
Both ExpressText Connect and PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications offer paid plans only. ExpressText Connect starts at Free to install; PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ExpressText Connect (5.0★, 17 reviews) and PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications (5.0★, 4 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. ExpressText Connect does carry the larger published review base (17 vs 4). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. ExpressText Connect has the deeper published review base (17 vs 4), 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.
ExpressText Connect typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. ExpressText Connect and PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications 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 PushAlert ‑ Push Notifications" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
