Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| GRIN Influencer Marketing | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | |
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GRIN helps brands make the most of their influencer marketing program and creator relationships.
| Metric | GRIN Influencer Marketing | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 4.1 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 31 | ★ 8.7k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 4 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 330 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2021 | Apr 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, Appstle℠ Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs GRIN Influencer Marketing's 4.1★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: GRIN Influencer Marketing at Free to install, Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the larger user base (8,676 reviews vs 31), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. GRIN Influencer Marketing's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Appstle℠ Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — GRIN Influencer Marketing's 31-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Appstle℠ Subscriptions App'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: GRIN Influencer Marketing audit • Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit
| Keyword | GRIN Influencer Marketing | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| recurring subscription management | Not ranked | #1 |
| subscription | Not ranked | #1 |
| subscription app | Not ranked | #1 |
| influencer marketing collabs | #12 | Not ranked |
| influencer | #23 | Not ranked |
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| Signal | GRIN Influencer Marketing | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Average rating | 4.1 ★ (31) | 5.0 ★ (8.7k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +76 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +330 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +1.2k |
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Both GRIN Influencer Marketing and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. GRIN Influencer Marketing starts at Free to install; Appstle℠ Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 8,676 reviews) compared to GRIN Influencer Marketing (4.1★ from 31 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.1★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the deeper published review base (8,676 vs 31), 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.
GRIN Influencer Marketing typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (31 reviews). Appstle℠ Subscriptions App typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (8,676 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.
amazing service. great app
Adrian helped me with Appstle Subscriptions today and showed so much patience and provided detailed explanations on all my questions. Starting a business is overwhelming with so many details, all of which are important. To have someone take the time to help me understand and guide me to make the right decision for my
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Migration support varies by app and category. GRIN Influencer Marketing and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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 GRIN Influencer Marketing" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
