Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Elevate subscription revenue with PayWhirl – a powerful, flexible app for seamless subscriptions
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| Metric | PayWhirl Subscriptions | Recharge Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 182 | ★ 2.2k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2020 | Oct 2014 |
PayWhirl Subscriptions and Recharge Subscriptions App are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.8★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: PayWhirl Subscriptions at Free to install, Recharge Subscriptions App 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. Recharge Subscriptions App has the larger user base (2,152 reviews vs 182), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. PayWhirl Subscriptions's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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: PayWhirl Subscriptions audit • Recharge Subscriptions App audit
| Keyword | PayWhirl Subscriptions | Recharge Subscriptions App |
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| subscriptions | #23 | #6 |
| subscription form | #34 | #22 |
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Both PayWhirl Subscriptions and Recharge Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. PayWhirl Subscriptions starts at Free to install; Recharge Subscriptions App starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PayWhirl Subscriptions (4.8★, 182 reviews) and Recharge Subscriptions App (4.8★, 2,152 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. PayWhirl Subscriptions fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Recharge Subscriptions App 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. Recharge Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,152 reviews vs 182), 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.
PayWhirl Subscriptions typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (182 reviews). Recharge Subscriptions App aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2,152 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. PayWhirl Subscriptions and Recharge Subscriptions App 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 PayWhirl Subscriptions" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
