Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Send targeted SMS campaigns and automate customer messaging to increase sales and engagement rates
| Metric | Shopify Flow | YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing |
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| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 12k | 66 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | ★ 3 | 2 |
| Review velocity (30d) | 907 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 4 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2017 | Jul 2020 |
Shopify Flow edges out YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing on rating (4.7★ vs 4.6★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Flow at Free, YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Shopify Flow has the larger user base (11,551 reviews vs 66), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing'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 Shopify Flow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing's 66-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shopify Flow'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: Shopify Flow audit • YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing audit
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| Keyword | Shopify Flow | YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing |
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| #6 | #14 | |
| marketing | #6 | #14 |
| shopify flow | #1 | #24 |
| messages | #18 | #8 |
| message | #18 | #8 |
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| Signal | Shopify Flow | YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing |
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| Average rating | 4.7 ★ (12k) | 4.6 ★ (66) |
| Rating distribution | 585% 49% 33% 21% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +182 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +907 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +2.2k | — |
Both Shopify Flow and YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing offer paid plans only. Shopify Flow starts at Free; YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Shopify Flow has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 11,551 reviews) compared to YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing (4.6★ from 66 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Shopify Flow fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Shopify Flow has more onboarding documentation maturity (11,551 reviews vs 66), 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.
Shopify Flow typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (11,551 reviews). YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (66 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. Shopify Flow and YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing 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 YSMS ‑ SMS Marketing" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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