Real Categories vs Searchanise Search & Filter

Based on the data on this page, Searchanise Search & Filter is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ 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: Real Categories at Free plan available, Searchanise Search & Filter 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.

Searchanise Search & Filter has the larger user base (1,254 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Real Categories'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 Searchanise Search & Filter; 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 Searchanise Search & 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 Real Categories or Searchanise Search & Filter cheaper?

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

Should I choose Real Categories or Searchanise Search & Filter?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Searchanise Search & Filter does carry the larger published review base (1,254 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Real Categories or Searchanise Search & Filter?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Searchanise Search & Filter has the deeper published review base (1,254 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?

Real Categories typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Searchanise Search & Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,254 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 Real Categories and Searchanise Search & Filter?

Migration support varies by app and category. Real Categories and Searchanise Search & Filter 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.