Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Grow recurring revenue and keep subscribers longer with deep customization, analytics and win-back.
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Increase customer lifetime value and establish predictable revenue with Shopify Subscriptions
| Metric | Joy Subscriptions App | Shopify Subscriptions |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 3.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 440 | ★ 719 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 2 |
| Languages | 6 supported | 19 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2024 | Jan 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, Joy Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Shopify Subscriptions's 3.7★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Joy Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Shopify Subscriptions 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Shopify Subscriptions has the larger user base (719 reviews vs 440), 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 by store 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 — Shopify Subscriptions's 719-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 • Shopify Subscriptions audit
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| Keyword | Joy Subscriptions App | Shopify Subscriptions |
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| subscribe and save | #5 | #3 |
| subscribe | #6 | #3 |
| subscriptions | #7 | #3 |
| subscription | #6 | #4 |
| subscription form | #12 | #13 |
Both Joy Subscriptions App and Shopify Subscriptions offer paid plans only. Joy Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Shopify Subscriptions starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Joy Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 440 reviews) compared to Shopify Subscriptions (3.7★ from 719 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Joy Subscriptions App fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Shopify Subscriptions 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. Shopify Subscriptions has more onboarding documentation maturity (719 reviews vs 440), 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 (440 reviews). Shopify Subscriptions aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (719 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 Shopify Subscriptions 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.
