Shop vs WhatsApp Order Button

Based on the data on this page, Shop is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.8★ vs WhatsApp Order Button's 2.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: WhatsApp Order Button at Free, Shop 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.

Shop has the larger user base (9,155 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. WhatsApp Order Button's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Shop; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — WhatsApp Order Button's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shop'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.

Is WhatsApp Order Button or Shop cheaper?

Both WhatsApp Order Button and Shop offer paid plans only. WhatsApp Order Button starts at Free; Shop starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, WhatsApp Order Button or Shop?

Shop has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 9,155 reviews) compared to WhatsApp Order Button (2.5★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose WhatsApp Order Button or Shop?

Shop holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 2.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, WhatsApp Order Button or Shop?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shop has the deeper published review base (9,155 vs 2), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

WhatsApp Order Button typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). Shop typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (9,155 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.

Can I migrate data between WhatsApp Order Button and Shop?

Migration support varies by app and category. WhatsApp Order Button and Shop 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 WhatsApp Order Button" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.