Shop vs Pin Generator

Shop edges out Pin Generator on rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

On pricing, Shop offers a free tier (Free to install) while Pin Generator starts at From $29.99/month. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

Shop has the larger user base (9,155 reviews vs 29), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Pin Generator'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 — Pin Generator's 29-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 Pin Generator or Shop cheaper?

Shop is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free to install). Pin Generator starts at From $29.99/month. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Pin Generator or Shop?

Shop has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 9,155 reviews) compared to Pin Generator (4.6★ from 29 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Pin Generator or Shop?

Shop holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Pin Generator or Shop?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shop has the deeper published review base (9,155 vs 29), 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?

Pin Generator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (29 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 Pin Generator and Shop?

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