RS vs Search & Discovery ‑ Visely

RS: AI Search Bar & Filter and Search & Discovery ‑ Visely are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing entry tiers: RS: AI Search Bar & Filter at Free plan available, Search & Discovery ‑ Visely 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 33), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Search & Discovery ‑ Visely'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 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.

Is RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Search & Discovery ‑ Visely cheaper?

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

Which has better reviews, RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Search & Discovery ‑ Visely?

RS: AI Search Bar & Filter (4.9★, 399 reviews) and Search & Discovery ‑ Visely (5.0★, 33 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Search & Discovery ‑ Visely?

Search & Discovery ‑ Visely holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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, RS: AI Search Bar & Filter or Search & Discovery ‑ Visely?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. RS: AI Search Bar & Filter has the deeper published review base (399 vs 33), 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). Search & Discovery ‑ Visely typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (33 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.