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Analytics & Reports with AI Insights. Make smart decisions fast to boost conversions, profit and LTV
| Metric | Needle | Pro Analytics | By The Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 81 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2023 | Dec 2017 |
Based on the data on this page, Pro Analytics | By The Numbers is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Needle's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Needle at Free, Pro Analytics | By The Numbers 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 by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Pro Analytics | By The Numbers; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Needle's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Pro Analytics | By The Numbers'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: Needle audit • Pro Analytics | By The Numbers audit
| Keyword | Needle | Pro Analytics | By The Numbers |
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| custom reports analytics | Not ranked | #19 |
| ai insights | Not ranked | #20 |
| eu vat numbers | Not ranked | #21 |
| #234 | Not ranked |
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Both Needle and Pro Analytics | By The Numbers offer paid plans only. Needle starts at Free; Pro Analytics | By The Numbers starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Pro Analytics | By The Numbers does carry the larger published review base (81 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Pro Analytics | By The Numbers has the deeper published review base (81 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.
Needle typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Pro Analytics | By The Numbers typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (81 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. Needle and Pro Analytics | By The Numbers 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 Needle" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.