Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Widget for urgency & scarcity showing stock level, low stock, left stock & countdown on your store.
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Powerful solution for: pre-order, restock alert, coming soon, presale, backorders
| Metric | Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter | PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 9 | ★ 1.9k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 6 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2024 | Jun 2017 |
Based on the data on this page, PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter at Free plan available, PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock has the larger user base (1,922 reviews vs 9), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter'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 PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter's 9-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock'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: Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter audit • PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock audit
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| Keyword | Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter | PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock |
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| stock counter | #9 | #12 |
| low stock | #102 | #17 |
| sold-out products | #24 | #7 |
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| Signal | Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter | PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock |
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| Average rating | 4.5 ★ (9) | 4.9 ★ (1.9k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 595% 44% 30% 20% 11% |
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Both Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter and PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock offer paid plans only. Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter starts at Free plan available; PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 1,922 reviews) compared to Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter (4.5★ from 9 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.5★). 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. PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock has the deeper published review base (1,922 vs 9), 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.
Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (9 reviews). PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,922 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.
very helpful chat person (Mike!) so easy to set up
A good system, easy to manage back in stock notification. Helen was really helpful when support was needed.
Support is always happy to help.
Just started using this! Had a hiccup at setup and support was fast to fix. Thanks for your help, Helen!
Migration support varies by app and category. Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter and PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock 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 Scarcity+ Low Stock Counter" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
