Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Google Reviews | HDW Player |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 1.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 3.4k | 34 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 0 supported |
Based on the data on this page, Google Reviews is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market merchants — 4.8★ vs HDW Player's 1.9★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Google Reviews at Free plan available, HDW Player 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Google Reviews has the larger user base (3,410 reviews vs 34), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. HDW Player'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 Google Reviews; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — HDW Player's 34-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Google Reviews'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 Wix App Market 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: Google Reviews audit • HDW Player audit
| Keyword | Google Reviews | HDW Player |
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| google reviews | #1 | Not ranked |
| google review | #1 | Not ranked |
| reviews | #1 | Not ranked |
| daily | Not ranked | #8 |
| call you | Not ranked | #13 |
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Both Google Reviews and HDW Player offer paid plans only. Google Reviews starts at Free plan available; HDW Player starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Google Reviews has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 3,410 reviews) compared to HDW Player (1.9★ from 34 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Google Reviews fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; HDW Player 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 Wix App Market marketplace. Google Reviews has more onboarding documentation maturity (3,410 reviews vs 34), 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.
Google Reviews typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3,410 reviews). HDW Player aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (34 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. Google Reviews and HDW Player 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 HDW Player" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
