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| Metric | Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands | HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 438 | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2020 | Mar 2023 |
Based on the data on this page, Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands at Free trial available, HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the larger user base (438 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat'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 Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat's 5-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands'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: Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands audit • HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat audit
| Keyword | Zoko | HeloRobo |
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| brands | #4 | Not ranked |
| branded | #5 | Not ranked |
| cart recovery | #11 | Not ranked |
| livechat | Not ranked | #15 |
| live chat | Not ranked | #132 |
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Both Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands and HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat offer paid plans only. Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands starts at Free trial available; HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 438 reviews) compared to HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat (4.3★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.3★). 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. Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the deeper published review base (438 vs 5), 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.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (438 reviews). HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 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. Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands and HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat 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 HeloRobo : WhatsApp & LiveChat" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
