Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Enhance sales with real-time stock countdowns. Drive conversions and maximize revenue even on BFCM.
| Mega Stock Counter | XFlow Back in Stock Alert | |
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Automate back in stock alerts and send unlimited emails with personalization to recover lost sales
| Metric | Mega Stock Counter | XFlow Back in Stock Alert |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 60 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 5 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2023 | Dec 2025 |
Mega Stock Counter and XFlow Back in Stock Alert are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Mega Stock Counter at Free plan available, XFlow Back in Stock Alert 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: Mega Stock Counter audit • XFlow Back in Stock Alert audit
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| Keyword | Mega Stock Counter | XFlow Back in Stock Alert |
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| send unlimited | Not ranked | #2 |
| lost | Not ranked | #3 |
| back in stock alerts | Not ranked | #5 |
| mega | #22 | Not ranked |
| stock counter | #24 | Not ranked |
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Both Mega Stock Counter and XFlow Back in Stock Alert offer paid plans only. Mega Stock Counter starts at Free plan available; XFlow Back in Stock Alert starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Mega Stock Counter (5.0★, 1 reviews) and XFlow Back in Stock Alert (5.0★, 60 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. XFlow Back in Stock Alert does carry the larger published review base (60 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. XFlow Back in Stock Alert has the deeper published review base (60 vs 1), 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.
Mega Stock Counter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). XFlow Back in Stock Alert typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (60 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Mega Stock Counter and XFlow Back in Stock Alert 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 Mega 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.
