Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Express Text syncs subscriber data from store to enable targeted SMS campaigns, with full support!
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Recover abandoned carts with web and app push notifications, WhatsApp & Chat widget. All in one app.
| Metric | ExpressText Connect | PushEngage Push Notifications |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 3.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 17 | 11 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2022 | Nov 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, ExpressText Connect is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs PushEngage Push Notifications's 3.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: ExpressText Connect at Free to install, PushEngage Push Notifications 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 ExpressText Connect; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — PushEngage Push Notifications's 11-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ExpressText Connect'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: ExpressText Connect audit • PushEngage Push Notifications audit
| Keyword | ExpressText Connect | PushEngage Push Notifications |
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| line push notifications | Not ranked | #4 |
| push | Not ranked | #10 |
| web push | Not ranked | #12 |
| contact us form | #191 | Not ranked |
| #239 | Not ranked |
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Both ExpressText Connect and PushEngage Push Notifications offer paid plans only. ExpressText Connect starts at Free to install; PushEngage Push Notifications starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ExpressText Connect has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 17 reviews) compared to PushEngage Push Notifications (3.6★ from 11 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
ExpressText Connect 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. ExpressText Connect has the deeper published review base (17 vs 11), 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.
ExpressText Connect typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). PushEngage Push Notifications typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (11 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. ExpressText Connect and PushEngage Push Notifications 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 PushEngage Push Notifications" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
