Search & Product Discovery ‑AI vs Real Categories

Based on the data on this page, Search & Product Discovery ‑AI is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Real Categories's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Search & Product Discovery ‑AI at Free plan available, Real Categories 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 Search & Product Discovery ‑AI; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Real Categories's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Search & Product Discovery ‑AI'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 Search & Product Discovery ‑AI or Real Categories cheaper?

Both Search & Product Discovery ‑AI and Real Categories offer paid plans only. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI starts at Free plan available; Real Categories starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Search & Product Discovery ‑AI or Real Categories?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI does carry the larger published review base (17 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Search & Product Discovery ‑AI or Real Categories?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI has the deeper published review base (17 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?

Search & Product Discovery ‑AI typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). Real Categories 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 Search & Product Discovery ‑AI and Real Categories?

Migration support varies by app and category. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI and Real Categories 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 Real Categories" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.