Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Swym Back in Stock Alerts | |
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Send Email/SMS alerts for back in stock products. Create preorder/restock lists to drive revenue.
| Metric | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Swym Back in Stock Alerts |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 7.7k | 433 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 4 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 374 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2021 | Oct 2016 |
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App edges out Swym Back in Stock Alerts on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Appstle℠ Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Swym Back in Stock Alerts at Free trial 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 (7,661 reviews vs 433), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Swym Back in Stock Alerts'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 — Swym Back in Stock Alerts's 433-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 • Swym Back in Stock Alerts audit
| Keyword | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Swym Back in Stock Alerts |
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| subscriptions app | #1 | Not ranked |
| subscribe and save | #1 | Not ranked |
| subscription | #1 | Not ranked |
| your email list | Not ranked | #21 |
| Not ranked | #184 |
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| Signal | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App | Swym Back in Stock Alerts |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (7.7k) | 4.7 ★ (433) |
| 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 Swym Back in Stock Alerts offer paid plans only. Appstle℠ Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Swym Back in Stock Alerts starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 7,661 reviews) compared to Swym Back in Stock Alerts (4.7★ from 433 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; Swym Back in Stock Alerts 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 433), 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). Swym Back in Stock Alerts aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (433 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 Swym Back in Stock Alerts 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 Swym Back in Stock Alerts" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
