| RetainIQ | UpOrder | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | RetainIQ | UpOrder |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 42 | ★ 238 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2021 | Oct 2012 |
RetainIQ edges out UpOrder on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: RetainIQ at Free to install, UpOrder at Free to install. 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.
UpOrder has the larger user base (238 reviews vs 42), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. RetainIQ's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to RetainIQ; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — UpOrder's 238-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RetainIQ'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: RetainIQ audit • UpOrder audit
| Keyword | RetainIQ | UpOrder |
|---|---|---|
| transactional emails | Not ranked | #14 |
| support | #84 | Not ranked |
| Not ranked | #168 | |
| form builder with file upload | Not ranked | #235 |
Both RetainIQ and UpOrder offer paid plans only. RetainIQ starts at Free to install; UpOrder starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
RetainIQ has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 42 reviews) compared to UpOrder (4.8★ from 238 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
RetainIQ holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. UpOrder has the deeper published review base (238 vs 42), 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.
RetainIQ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (42 reviews). UpOrder typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (238 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. RetainIQ and UpOrder 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 RetainIQ" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.