Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Let customers save items for later, create curated lists and share them with family and friends.
| First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards | Wishlist Hero | |
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| Metric | First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards | Wishlist Hero |
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| Rating | 1.0 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 385 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 4 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2023 | Dec 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, Wishlist Hero is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards's 1.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards at Free plan available, Wishlist Hero 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. Wishlist Hero has the larger user base (385 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards'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 Wishlist Hero; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards's 1-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Wishlist Hero'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: First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards audit • Wishlist Hero audit
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| Keyword | First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards | Wishlist Hero |
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| wishlistsuite wishlist | Not ranked | #4 |
| wishlists | Not ranked | #5 |
| guest wishlist | Not ranked | #5 |
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Both First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards and Wishlist Hero offer paid plans only. First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards starts at Free plan available; Wishlist Hero starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Wishlist Hero has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 385 reviews) compared to First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards (1.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Wishlist Hero 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. Wishlist Hero has more onboarding documentation maturity (385 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.
First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1 reviews). Wishlist Hero aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (385 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. First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards and Wishlist Hero 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 First Wish ‑ Wishlist & Boards" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
