Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Grow recurring revenue and keep subscribers longer with deep customization, analytics and win-back.
| Joy Subscriptions App | Seal Subscriptions App | |
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Grow predictable revenue with product subscriptions, memberships, free trials and subscription boxes
| Metric | Joy Subscriptions App | Seal Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 435 | ★ 2.8k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 4 |
| Languages | 6 supported | 18 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2024 | Mar 2020 |
Joy Subscriptions App and Seal Subscriptions App are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Joy Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Seal 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. Seal Subscriptions App has the larger user base (2,767 reviews vs 435), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Joy Subscriptions App's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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 • Seal Subscriptions App audit
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| Keyword | Joy Subscriptions App | Seal Subscriptions App |
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| retention | #3 | #2 |
| subscribe and save | #5 | #2 |
| subscription app | #5 | #2 |
| subscribe | #6 | #2 |
| subscription | #6 | #2 |
Both Joy Subscriptions App and Seal Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. Joy Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Seal Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Joy Subscriptions App (4.9★, 435 reviews) and Seal Subscriptions App (4.9★, 2,767 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Joy Subscriptions App fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Seal Subscriptions App is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Seal Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,767 reviews vs 435), 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.
Joy Subscriptions App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (435 reviews). Seal Subscriptions App aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2,767 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Joy Subscriptions App and Seal 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 Joy 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.
