Grow predictable revenue with product subscriptions, memberships, free trials and subscription boxes
| Metric | Seal Subscriptions App | Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 2.7k | 16 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 4 | — |
| Languages | 18 supported | 8 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2020 | Dec 2024 |
Seal Subscriptions App edges out Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service on rating (4.9★ 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: Seal Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service at Free to install. 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. Seal Subscriptions App has the larger user base (2,678 reviews vs 16), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service'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 Seal Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service's 16-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Seal 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: Seal Subscriptions App audit • Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service audit
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| Keyword | Seal Subscriptions App | Sharpei |
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| subscriptions | #2 | #52 |
| subscription form | #10 | #240 |
| ai chatbot app | #17 | Not ranked |
| customer service ai | Not ranked | #35 |
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Both Seal Subscriptions App and Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service offer paid plans only. Seal Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Seal Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 2,678 reviews) compared to Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service (4.7★ from 16 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Seal Subscriptions App fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Seal Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,678 reviews vs 16), 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.
Seal Subscriptions App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (2,678 reviews). Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (16 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Seal Subscriptions App and Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service 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 Sharpei: Hardware‑as‑a‑Service" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
