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Retner SmartPush vs Hextom
Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Field-level data| Retner SmartPush | Hextom | |
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Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Retner SmartPush | Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push |
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| Rating | — | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 293 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | — | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2026 | Sep 2018 |
Based on the data on this page, Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Retner SmartPush's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Retner SmartPush at Free, Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push 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.
Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push has the larger user base (293 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Retner SmartPush'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 Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Retner SmartPush's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push'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: Retner SmartPush audit • Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push audit
| Keyword | Retner SmartPush | Hextom |
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| web push | #14 | #5 |
| web push notifications | #22 | #11 |
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Both Retner SmartPush and Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push offer paid plans only. Retner SmartPush starts at Free; Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push does carry the larger published review base (293 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push has the deeper published review base (293 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.
Retner SmartPush typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (293 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. Retner SmartPush and Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push 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 Retner SmartPush" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
