Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Age Verify. Block Underage Visitors & Stay Compliant with a Powerful 18+ Age Verification App
| Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ | Returbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | ||
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ | Returbo: Returns and Exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 64 | ★ 88 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2023 | Jan 2023 |
Returbo: Returns and Exchanges edges out Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ at Free to install, Returbo: Returns and Exchanges 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 by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Returbo: Returns and Exchanges; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Age Verification, Age Gate 18+'s 64-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Returbo: Returns and Exchanges'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: Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ audit • Returbo: Returns and Exchanges audit
| Keyword | Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ | Returbo |
|---|---|---|
| gating | #4 | Not ranked |
| gated | #4 | Not ranked |
| protection returns | Not ranked | #6 |
| returns and exchanges | Not ranked | #9 |
| and exchanges | Not ranked | #11 |
No tracked changes.
Both Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ and Returbo: Returns and Exchanges offer paid plans only. Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ starts at Free to install; Returbo: Returns and Exchanges starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Returbo: Returns and Exchanges has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 88 reviews) compared to Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ (4.8★ from 64 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Returbo: Returns and Exchanges 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. Returbo: Returns and Exchanges has more onboarding documentation maturity (88 reviews vs 64), 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.
Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (64 reviews). Returbo: Returns and Exchanges aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (88 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. Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ and Returbo: Returns and Exchanges 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 Age Verification, Age Gate 18+" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
