Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Send automated order updates to customers using official messaging APIs.
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Express Text syncs subscriber data from store to enable targeted SMS campaigns, with full support!
| Metric | VDCStore Realtime Notification | ExpressText Connect |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 17 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2024 | Jun 2022 |
VDCStore Realtime Notification and ExpressText Connect are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: VDCStore Realtime Notification at Free trial available, ExpressText Connect 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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: VDCStore Realtime Notification audit • ExpressText Connect audit
| Keyword | VDCStore Realtime Notification | ExpressText Connect |
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| contact us form | Not ranked | #191 |
| registration | #223 | Not ranked |
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| contact form | Not ranked | #240 |
Both VDCStore Realtime Notification and ExpressText Connect offer paid plans only. VDCStore Realtime Notification starts at Free trial available; ExpressText Connect starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
VDCStore Realtime Notification (5.0★, 1 reviews) and ExpressText Connect (5.0★, 17 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. ExpressText Connect does carry the larger published review base (17 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. ExpressText Connect has the deeper published review base (17 vs 1), 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.
VDCStore Realtime Notification typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). ExpressText Connect typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 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. VDCStore Realtime Notification and ExpressText Connect 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 VDCStore Realtime Notification" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
