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Display & Collect Google Reviews: auto-sync, AI summary & reply, multi-language, filter reviews
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| Metric | Google Reviews by Reputon | Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 1.4k | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Languages | 13 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2020 | Mar 2026 |
Based on the data on this page, Google Reviews by Reputon is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Google Reviews by Reputon at Free trial available, Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count 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. Google Reviews by Reputon has the larger user base (1,370 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count'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 Reviews by Reputon; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Google Reviews by Reputon'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 Reputon audit • Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count audit
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| google customer | #1 | Not ranked |
| google reviews | #1 | Not ranked |
| google customer reviews | #1 | Not ranked |
| live chat app | Not ranked | #210 |
| ai live chat | Not ranked | #227 |
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| Signal | Google Reviews by Reputon | Live Buzz |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (1.4k) | 0.0 ★ (0) |
| Rating distribution | 598% 42% 30% 20% 10% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
Both Google Reviews by Reputon and Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count offer paid plans only. Google Reviews by Reputon starts at Free trial available; Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Google Reviews by Reputon fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count 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. Google Reviews by Reputon has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,370 reviews vs 0), 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 Reputon typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,370 reviews). Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 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. Google Reviews by Reputon and Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count 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 Live Buzz: Live Visitor Count" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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