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| Metric | MSG91 | RetainIQ |
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| Rating | 2.0 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 4 | ★ 43 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, RetainIQ is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs MSG91's 2.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: MSG91 at Free to install, RetainIQ 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to RetainIQ; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — MSG91's 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RetainIQ'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: MSG91 audit • RetainIQ audit
| Keyword | MSG91 | RetainIQ |
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| support | Not ranked | #113 |
| chatbot | #114 | Not ranked |
| chat buttons | #121 | Not ranked |
| ai chat | #160 | Not ranked |
Both MSG91 and RetainIQ offer paid plans only. MSG91 starts at Free to install; RetainIQ starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
RetainIQ has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 43 reviews) compared to MSG91 (2.0★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
RetainIQ holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 2.0★). 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. RetainIQ has the deeper published review base (43 vs 4), 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.
MSG91 typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). RetainIQ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (43 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. MSG91 and RetainIQ 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 MSG91" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.