Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Streamline tasks like canceling orders, changing addresses, and issuing refunds with one prompt.
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| Metric | Shop Genie | Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation |
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| Rating | — | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 40 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2025 | May 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Shop Genie's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Shop Genie at Free, Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation 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.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shop Genie's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation'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 Genie audit • Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation audit
| Keyword | Shop Genie | Whapi |
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| automation | Not ranked | #2 |
| whatsapp cart recovery automation | Not ranked | #2 |
| workflow automation | Not ranked | #12 |
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Both Shop Genie and Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation offer paid plans only. Shop Genie starts at Free; Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation 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. Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation does carry the larger published review base (40 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. Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation has the deeper published review base (40 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.
Shop Genie typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (40 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 Genie and Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation 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 Shop Genie" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
