Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| Metric | Shop | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 9.1k | 8.6k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | ★ 5 |
| Review velocity (30d) | ★ 518 new | 357 new |
| Languages | 21 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2020 | Apr 2021 |
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App edges out Shop 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.
Pricing entry tiers: Shop at Free, 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Shop has the larger user base (9,086 reviews vs 8,615), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App'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 Appstle℠ Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shop's 9,086-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: Shop audit • Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit
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| Keyword | Shop | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
|---|---|---|
| shoppers | #2 | #8 |
| exclusive | #24 | #3 |
| subscriptions | #103 | #1 |
No tracked changes.
| Signal | Shop | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.8 ★ (9.1k) | 5.0 ★ (8.6k) |
| Rating distribution | 590% 47% 31% 20% 11% | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +81 | +61 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +518 | +357 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +1.4k | +1.2k |
Both Shop and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. Shop starts at Free; 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 8,615 reviews) compared to Shop (4.8★ from 9,086 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shop has the deeper published review base (9,086 vs 8,615), 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.
Shop typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (9,086 reviews). Appstle℠ Subscriptions App typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (8,615 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. Shop 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 Appstle℠ Subscriptions App" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
Perfect saleschannel
So far so good. We haven't made any sales yet! Still trying!! Shop and shopify have made it easier to handle!
It's been great. Super helpful. Made the migration seamless for someone who started a small business 4 months ago.
Very friendly and help was fantastic, responded right away
Best subscription app with the best support
Easy to reach the help desk and they answered the questions well.