Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar | |
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Add timers to pages, products, cart, side/mini cart drawer for urgency, motivating instant buys.
| Metric | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 7.7k | 31 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 4 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 374 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 4 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2021 | Oct 2023 |
Based on the data on this page, Appstle℠ Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Appstle℠ Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Peak Pulse Countdown Timer 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. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the larger user base (7,661 reviews vs 31), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Peak Pulse Countdown Timer 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 Appstle℠ Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar's 31-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: Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit • Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar audit
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| Keyword | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar |
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| subscriptions app | #1 | Not ranked |
| subscription | #1 | Not ranked |
| subscription app | #1 | Not ranked |
| countdown timer bar | Not ranked | #13 |
| countdown timers | Not ranked | #19 |
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| Signal | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (7.7k) | 4.6 ★ (31) |
| Rating distribution | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +78 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +374 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +1.2k | — |
Both Appstle℠ Subscriptions App and Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar offer paid plans only. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 7,661 reviews) compared to Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar (4.6★ from 31 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Peak Pulse Countdown Timer 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. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (7,661 reviews vs 31), 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.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (7,661 reviews). Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (31 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 support response has been quick, and most issues can be resolved properly.
Amazing customer service - they helped me completely localize the subscription widget into Traditional Chinese. Super fast, kind, and responsive. Good app.
Great customer support! Kate was very helpful
Great service!!!
The support has been great, but I'm having an issue with my subscription plans. The issue may be with Shopify but I'm still working it out.
No reviews yet.
Migration support varies by app and category. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App and Peak Pulse Countdown Timer 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 Peak Pulse Countdown Timer Bar" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
