Yotpo vs Robots.txt

Robots.txt edges out Yotpo: Product Reviews App on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

On pricing, Yotpo: Product Reviews App offers a free tier (Free plan available) while Robots.txt starts at $29 one-time charge. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

Yotpo: Product Reviews App has the larger user base (4,634 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Robots.txt'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 Robots.txt; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Yotpo: Product Reviews App's 4,634-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Robots.txt'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 Robots.txt or Yotpo: Product Reviews App cheaper?

Yotpo: Product Reviews App is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free plan available). Robots.txt starts at $29 one-time charge. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Robots.txt or Yotpo: Product Reviews App?

Robots.txt has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 5 reviews) compared to Yotpo: Product Reviews App (4.8★ from 4,634 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Robots.txt or Yotpo: Product Reviews App?

Robots.txt holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). 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, Robots.txt or Yotpo: Product Reviews App?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Yotpo: Product Reviews App has the deeper published review base (4,634 vs 5), 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?

Robots.txt typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). Yotpo: Product Reviews App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4,634 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 Robots.txt and Yotpo: Product Reviews App?

Migration support varies by app and category. Robots.txt and Yotpo: Product Reviews 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 Robots.txt" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.