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The Smart Announcement Bar app creates a banner with offer announcements or sales details.
| Metric | Shop | Smart Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 7.4k | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 304 new | — |
| Languages | 21 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2020 | May 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Shop is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.8★ vs Smart Announcement Bar's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Shop at Free to install, Smart Announcement Bar at Free. 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. Shop has the larger user base (7,354 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Smart Announcement Bar'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 Shop; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Smart Announcement Bar's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shop'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 • Smart Announcement Bar audit
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| Keyword | Shop | Smart Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| shop | #1 | Not ranked |
| shoppers | #1 | Not ranked |
| push notifications | #9 | Not ranked |
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| Signal | Shop | Smart Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.8 ★ (7.4k) | 0.0 ★ (0) |
| Rating distribution | 591% 46% 31% 21% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +70 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +304 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +1.1k | — |
Both Shop and Smart Announcement Bar offer paid plans only. Shop starts at Free to install; Smart Announcement Bar starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Shop fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Smart Announcement Bar 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. Shop has more onboarding documentation maturity (7,354 reviews vs 0), 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.
Shop typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (7,354 reviews). Smart Announcement Bar aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 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. Shop and Smart Announcement Bar 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 Smart Announcement Bar" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
for my first start the experience is fantastic
Shop is an amazing channel for generating new sales and bringing new customers to your store. Highly Recommended by All In One Marketplace Canada https://allinonemarketplace.ca
I have used the Shop App for a long time now. I have made purchases through the Shop App, and it is easy to use and save products you want to buy for yourself, or for friends and family. I like how things are set up and easy to find. I especially like how they let you know when your package is arriving from start to fi
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