Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Grow recurring revenue and keep subscribers longer with deep customization, analytics and win-back.
| Joy Subscriptions App | Propel Subscriptions App | |
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Grow revenue and increase retention with Propel. Powerful subscription management made easy!
| Metric | Joy Subscriptions App | Propel Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 453 | 174 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 6 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2024 | Sep 2021 |
Joy Subscriptions App edges out Propel Subscriptions App on rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Joy Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Propel Subscriptions App at Free to install. 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.
Joy Subscriptions App has the larger user base (453 reviews vs 174), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Propel Subscriptions App'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 Joy Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Propel Subscriptions App's 174-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Joy 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: Joy Subscriptions App audit • Propel Subscriptions App audit
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| Keyword | Joy Subscriptions App | Propel Subscriptions App |
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| recurring revenue | #12 | #11 |
| subscription app | #8 | #24 |
| subscriptions app | #9 | #24 |
| recurring payments | #9 | #24 |
| subscriptions | #10 | #42 |
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Both Joy Subscriptions App and Propel Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. Joy Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Propel Subscriptions App starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Joy Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 453 reviews) compared to Propel Subscriptions App (4.7★ from 174 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Joy Subscriptions App holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★). 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. Joy Subscriptions App has the deeper published review base (453 vs 174), 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.
Joy Subscriptions App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (453 reviews). Propel Subscriptions App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (174 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. Joy Subscriptions App and Propel 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 Propel Subscriptions App" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
