Helmsman vs Peel

Based on the data on this page, Peel: Retention Analytics is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Helmsman's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Helmsman at Free trial available, Peel: Retention Analytics 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 by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Peel: Retention Analytics; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Helmsman's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Peel: Retention Analytics'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.

Is Helmsman or Peel: Retention Analytics cheaper?

Both Helmsman and Peel: Retention Analytics offer paid plans only. Helmsman starts at Free trial available; Peel: Retention Analytics starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Helmsman or Peel: Retention Analytics?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Peel: Retention Analytics does carry the larger published review base (38 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Helmsman or Peel: Retention Analytics?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Peel: Retention Analytics has the deeper published review base (38 vs 0), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Helmsman typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Peel: Retention Analytics typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (38 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.

Can I migrate data between Helmsman and Peel: Retention Analytics?

Migration support varies by app and category. Helmsman and Peel: Retention Analytics 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 Helmsman" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.