Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Capture purchase intent & turn window shoppers into buyers with a feature-rich wishlist app
| Wishlist Hero | Wishlist Monk | |
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| Metric | Wishlist Hero | Wishlist Monk |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 385 | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 4 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2019 | Apr 2026 |
Wishlist Monk edges out Wishlist Hero 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: Wishlist Hero at Free plan available, Wishlist Monk at Free. 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. Wishlist Hero has the larger user base (385 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Wishlist Monk'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 Wishlist Monk; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Wishlist Hero's 385-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Wishlist Monk'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: Wishlist Hero audit • Wishlist Monk audit
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| Keyword | Wishlist Hero | Wishlist Monk |
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| #30 | Not ranked | |
| registration | #33 | Not ranked |
| customer support | Not ranked | #184 |
Both Wishlist Hero and Wishlist Monk offer paid plans only. Wishlist Hero starts at Free plan available; Wishlist Monk starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Wishlist Monk has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Wishlist Hero (4.7★ from 385 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Wishlist Hero fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Wishlist Monk is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Wishlist Hero has more onboarding documentation maturity (385 reviews vs 1), 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.
Wishlist Hero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (385 reviews). Wishlist Monk aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Wishlist Hero and Wishlist Monk 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 Wishlist Monk" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
