Maru Search & Filter vs Smart Product Filter & Search

Based on the data on this page, Smart Product Filter & Search is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Maru Search & Filter's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Maru Search & Filter at Free plan available, Smart Product Filter & Search 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.

Smart Product Filter & Search has the larger user base (2,357 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Maru Search & Filter'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 Smart Product Filter & Search; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Maru Search & Filter's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Smart Product Filter & Search'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.

Is Maru Search & Filter or Smart Product Filter & Search cheaper?

Both Maru Search & Filter and Smart Product Filter & Search offer paid plans only. Maru Search & Filter starts at Free plan available; Smart Product Filter & Search starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Maru Search & Filter or Smart Product Filter & Search?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Smart Product Filter & Search does carry the larger published review base (2,357 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Maru Search & Filter or Smart Product Filter & Search?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Smart Product Filter & Search has the deeper published review base (2,357 vs 0), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Maru Search & Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Smart Product Filter & Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2,357 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.

Can I migrate data between Maru Search & Filter and Smart Product Filter & Search?

Migration support varies by app and category. Maru Search & Filter and Smart Product Filter & Search 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 Maru Search & Filter" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.