Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
AI-powered personalized search, collection filter, and instant search with advanced analytics.
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Increase sales with AI Search, advanced filters, and smarter product discovery
| Metric | Smart Search & Filter | Boost AI Search & Filter |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 26 | ★ 1.6k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2020 | Jan 2017 |
Smart Search & Filter edges out Boost AI Search & Filter on rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Smart Search & Filter at Free trial available, Boost AI Search & Filter at Free trial 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Boost AI Search & Filter has the larger user base (1,590 reviews vs 26), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Smart Search & Filter'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 Smart Search & Filter; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Boost AI Search & Filter's 1,590-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Smart Search & Filter'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: Smart Search & Filter audit • Boost AI Search & Filter audit
| Keyword | Smart Search & Filter | Boost AI Search & Filter |
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| smart search | #5 | #11 |
| search discovery | #18 | #2 |
| search bar | #23 | #5 |
| grow faster | #127 | #51 |
| yotpo | #193 | #90 |
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Both Smart Search & Filter and Boost AI Search & Filter offer paid plans only. Smart Search & Filter starts at Free trial available; Boost AI Search & Filter starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Smart Search & Filter has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 26 reviews) compared to Boost AI Search & Filter (4.7★ from 1,590 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Smart Search & Filter fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Boost AI Search & Filter 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. Boost AI Search & Filter has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,590 reviews vs 26), 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.
Smart Search & Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (26 reviews). Boost AI Search & Filter aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,590 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. Smart Search & Filter and Boost AI Search & Filter 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 Smart 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.
