Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Create print on demand t-shirts, mugs, and much more! We'll print and ship your orders from the UK.
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Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| Metric | Inkthreadable: Print on Demand | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 31 | ★ 7.7k |
| 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 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 374 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2016 | 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 Inkthreadable: Print on Demand's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Inkthreadable: Print on Demand 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the larger user base (7,657 reviews vs 31), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Inkthreadable: Print on Demand'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 Appstle℠ Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Inkthreadable: Print on Demand'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: Inkthreadable: Print on Demand audit • Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit
| Keyword | Inkthreadable | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| subscriptions | Not ranked | #1 |
| subscriptions app | Not ranked | #1 |
| subscribe and save | Not ranked | #1 |
| on demand | #16 | Not ranked |
| demand | #17 | Not ranked |
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| Signal | Inkthreadable | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Average rating | 4.5 ★ (31) | 5.0 ★ (7.7k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +78 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +374 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +1.2k |
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Both Inkthreadable: Print on Demand and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. Inkthreadable: Print on Demand 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 7,657 reviews) compared to Inkthreadable: Print on Demand (4.5★ from 31 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Inkthreadable: Print on Demand fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (7,657 reviews vs 31), 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.
Inkthreadable: Print on Demand typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (31 reviews). Appstle℠ Subscriptions App aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (7,657 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.
The support response has been quick, and most issues can be resolved properly.
Amazing customer service - they helped me completely localize the subscription widget into Traditional Chinese. Super fast, kind, and responsive. Good app.
Great customer support! Kate was very helpful
Great service!!!
The support has been great, but I'm having an issue with my subscription plans. The issue may be with Shopify but I'm still working it out.
Migration support varies by app and category. Inkthreadable: Print on Demand 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 Inkthreadable: Print on Demand" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
