Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Reduce return costs and recapture more revenue with automated returns and exchanges
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Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| Metric | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1.3k | ★ 7.7k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 4 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 368 new |
| Languages | 5 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2017 | Apr 2021 |
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App edges out AfterShip Returns & Exchanges on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: AfterShip Returns & Exchanges at Free plan available, Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the larger user base (7,700 reviews vs 1,268), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Appstle℠ Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — AfterShip Returns & Exchanges's 1,268-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Appstle℠ Subscriptions App'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: AfterShip Returns & Exchanges audit • Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit
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| Signal | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Average rating | 4.7 ★ (1.3k) | 5.0 ★ (7.7k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +96 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +368 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +1.3k |
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Both AfterShip Returns & Exchanges and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available; Appstle℠ Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 7,700 reviews) compared to AfterShip Returns & Exchanges (4.7★ from 1,268 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Appstle℠ Subscriptions App is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (7,700 reviews vs 1,268), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
AfterShip Returns & Exchanges typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,268 reviews). Appstle℠ Subscriptions App aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (7,700 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Sehr einfache Benutzeroberfläche und sehr gutes Serviceteam. Meine Probleme wurden in kurzer Zeit gelöst und mir wurde sofort geholfen. Vielen Dank!
Ryan is exceptional. He made me glad I picked Appstle for my subscriptions provider. Thank you Ryan!
The best
I just downloaded this app, but already it seems pretty navigable! Where I did have trouble, I received prompt and efficient help by Devin. It is very obvious that they want you to succeed, and they will help you in any way they can!! I'm super stoked to have them on my side while building my business!
Migration support varies by app and category. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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 AfterShip Returns & Exchanges" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
