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| Metric | Mechanic | TikTok |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 140 | ★ 13k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 4 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 0 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 19 supported |
| Listed since | May 2018 | Oct 2020 |
Mechanic edges out TikTok on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Mechanic at Free trial available, TikTok 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. TikTok has the larger user base (13,285 reviews vs 140), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Mechanic'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 Mechanic; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — TikTok's 13,285-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Mechanic'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: Mechanic audit • TikTok audit
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| Keyword | Mechanic | TikTok |
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| tiktok | Not ranked | #1 |
| tiktok shop | Not ranked | #2 |
| workflow automation | #3 | Not ranked |
| cost | Not ranked | #3 |
| workflows | #4 | Not ranked |
| Signal | Mechanic | TikTok |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (140) | 4.8 ★ (13k) |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +0 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +0 |
Both Mechanic and TikTok offer paid plans only. Mechanic starts at Free trial available; TikTok starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Mechanic has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 140 reviews) compared to TikTok (4.8★ from 13,285 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Mechanic fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; TikTok 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. TikTok has more onboarding documentation maturity (13,285 reviews vs 140), 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.
Mechanic typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (140 reviews). TikTok aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (13,285 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. Mechanic and TikTok 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 Mechanic" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
