Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
A self-serve portal for smooth returns and exchanges. Automate workflows and reduce support effort.
| InstaReturns by ShipDelight | XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard | |
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Protect orders with better shipping protection, fast claims, flexible solutions that reduce losses
| Metric | InstaReturns by ShipDelight | XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard |
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| Rating | 4.2 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 4 | ★ 630 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2023 | Aug 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs InstaReturns by ShipDelight's 4.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: InstaReturns by ShipDelight at Free, XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard at Free. 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.
XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard has the larger user base (630 reviews vs 4), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. InstaReturns by ShipDelight'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 XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — InstaReturns by ShipDelight's 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard'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: InstaReturns by ShipDelight audit • XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard audit
| Keyword | InstaReturns by ShipDelight | XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard |
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| warranties and insurance | Not ranked | #1 |
| warranties | Not ranked | #1 |
| protection returns | Not ranked | #1 |
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Both InstaReturns by ShipDelight and XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard offer paid plans only. InstaReturns by ShipDelight starts at Free; XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 630 reviews) compared to InstaReturns by ShipDelight (4.2★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.2★). 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. XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard has the deeper published review base (630 vs 4), 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.
InstaReturns by ShipDelight typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (630 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. InstaReturns by ShipDelight and XCOTTON Post Purchase Guard 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 InstaReturns by ShipDelight" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
