RS vs Surge

Based on the data on this page, RS: AI Search Bar & Filter is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Surge: AI Search's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: RS: AI Search Bar & Filter at Free plan available, Surge: AI Search 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

RS: AI Search Bar & Filter has the larger user base (399 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Surge: AI Search'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 RS: AI Search Bar & Filter; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Surge: AI Search's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RS: AI Search Bar & Filter'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 RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Surge: AI Search cheaper?

Both RS: AI Search Bar & Filter and Surge: AI Search offer paid plans only. RS: AI Search Bar & Filter starts at Free plan available; Surge: AI Search starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Surge: AI Search?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. RS: AI Search Bar & Filter does carry the larger published review base (399 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Surge: AI Search?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. RS: AI Search Bar & Filter has the deeper published review base (399 vs 0), 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?

RS: AI Search Bar & Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (399 reviews). Surge: AI Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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 RS: AI Search Bar & Filter and Surge: AI Search?

Migration support varies by app and category. RS: AI Search Bar & Filter and Surge: AI Search 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 Surge: AI Search" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.