Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
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| Metric | SMS Alert | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 1.6 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 5 | ★ 7k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 4 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 441 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2020 | Apr 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, Appstle℠ Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs SMS Alert's 1.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: SMS Alert at Free to install, 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the larger user base (7,011 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SMS Alert'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 Appstle℠ Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SMS Alert's 5-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: SMS Alert audit • Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit
| Keyword | SMS Alert | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| subscriptions | Not ranked | #1 |
| subscription form | Not ranked | #7 |
| ai chatbot app | Not ranked | #14 |
| #89 | Not ranked | |
| shopify flow | #90 | Not ranked |
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| Signal | SMS Alert | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Average rating | 1.6 ★ (5) | 5.0 ★ (7k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 598% 42% 30% 20% 10% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +122 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +441 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +591 |
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Both SMS Alert and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. SMS Alert starts at Free to install; 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 7,011 reviews) compared to SMS Alert (1.6★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. SMS Alert fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Appstle℠ Subscriptions App is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (7,011 reviews vs 5), 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.
SMS Alert typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (5 reviews). Appstle℠ Subscriptions App aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (7,011 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.
The onboarding experience was incredibly smooth and beginner-friendly. As a solopreneur without a development team, I was honestly expecting the setup process to be difficult, but the support team guided me through everything from start to finish in a very professional and friendly way. Their response time was fast, th
Kai was such a great help. Went above and beyond!
Alan helped me in an effective way. Communicative, open and welcoming to customize my widget. I recommend ! Thank you Alan.
Great app and even better support!
Very robust application. Tech support is most helpful!
Migration support varies by app and category. SMS Alert 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 SMS Alert" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
