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| Metric | AR: Google CSS Program Partner | MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 8 | ★ 388 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 |
AR: Google CSS Program Partner and MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: AR: Google CSS Program Partner at Free to install, MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook 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. MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook has the larger user base (388 reviews vs 8), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. AR: Google CSS Program Partner's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders 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: AR: Google CSS Program Partner audit • MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook audit
| Keyword | AR | MetaShop |
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| boost sales | Not ranked | #1 |
| to boost | Not ranked | #2 |
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| wolf ar | #13 | Not ranked |
| google shopping | #111 | Not ranked |
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Both AR: Google CSS Program Partner and MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook offer paid plans only. AR: Google CSS Program Partner starts at Free to install; MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AR: Google CSS Program Partner (5.0★, 8 reviews) and MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook (4.9★, 388 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. AR: Google CSS Program Partner fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook has more onboarding documentation maturity (388 reviews vs 8), 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.
AR: Google CSS Program Partner typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (8 reviews). MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (388 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. AR: Google CSS Program Partner and MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook 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 AR: Google CSS Program Partner" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
