Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Partial, Split, Deposits, Pay Later, NET30, Pre Order pay options with card on file. COD Supported
| Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher | RN | |
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| Metric | Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher | RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock |
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| Rating | 3.6 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 8 | ★ 13 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 16 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2024 | Jan 2026 |
Based on the data on this page, RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher's 3.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher at Free trial available, RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock 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 RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher's 8-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock'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: Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher audit • RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock audit
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| Keyword | Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher | RN |
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| whatsapp sms | Not ranked | #2 |
| buy now pay later messaging | #12 | Not ranked |
| stock alert | Not ranked | #15 |
| payment options | #19 | Not ranked |
| split payment | #20 | Not ranked |
Both Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher and RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock offer paid plans only. Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher starts at Free trial available; RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 13 reviews) compared to Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher (3.6★ from 8 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 3.6★). 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. RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock has the deeper published review base (13 vs 8), 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.
Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 reviews). RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (13 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. Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher and RN: PreOrder & Back in Stock 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 Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
