Basic Wishlist vs Wishlist Hero

Based on the data on this page, Wishlist Hero is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Basic Wishlist's 2.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Basic Wishlist at Free, Wishlist Hero 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.

Wishlist Hero has the larger user base (410 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Basic Wishlist'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 Wishlist Hero; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Basic Wishlist's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Wishlist Hero'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.

Is Basic Wishlist or Wishlist Hero cheaper?

Both Basic Wishlist and Wishlist Hero offer paid plans only. Basic Wishlist starts at Free; Wishlist Hero starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Basic Wishlist or Wishlist Hero?

Wishlist Hero has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 410 reviews) compared to Basic Wishlist (2.0★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Basic Wishlist or Wishlist Hero?

Wishlist Hero holds the higher average rating (4.7★ vs 2.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Basic Wishlist or Wishlist Hero?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Wishlist Hero has the deeper published review base (410 vs 2), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Basic Wishlist typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). Wishlist Hero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (410 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.

Can I migrate data between Basic Wishlist and Wishlist Hero?

Migration support varies by app and category. Basic Wishlist and Wishlist Hero 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 Basic Wishlist" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.