AGE+ : Age Verification PopUp vs Hulk Age Verification 18+
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Hulk Age Verification 18+ is detected on 3.7× as many Shopify stores as AGE+: 452 vs 121 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: AGE+ 5.0 from 1 reviews and Hulk Age Verification 18+ 4.6 from 69 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for AGE+ and $9.99/month for Hulk Age Verification 18+.
- Hulk Age Verification 18+ lists 11 features AGE+’s listing doesn’t mention, including Age verification, Banners, Buttons.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- France
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Japan
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free plan
- · 1 country rule
- · 1 language
- · Age verification popup : 1 popup
- · App branding visible
- · Basic design (colors + text)
- · Live chat support 24/7
Basic Plan
- · Age verification popup : 1 popup
- · All verification methods: yes/no,DOB,box
- · App branding removal
- · Live chat support 24/7
- · Multi-country with different age rules
- · Unlimited and fully customizable design
Premium plan
- · All verification methods: yes/no,DOB,box
- · Automatic timestamped proof in Shopify
- · Different popup per country/language
- · Multi-country with rules by region
- · Rules by specific product and collection
- · Unlimited age verification popups
Free
- · 1 rule
- · 2 pop-up languages
- · Age validation setting
- · Fully customizable pop-up
- · Mobile responsiveness
- · Restrict under-age users with a message
Starter
- · 1 country override per rule
- · 5 pop-up languages
- · Everything included in Free
- · Geographical restriction
- · Industry presets
- · Location by Shopify market
Growth
- · 20 pop-up languages
- · 5 rules
- · Adjustable retry limit and cooldown
- · Attempt analytics
- · Everything included in Starter
- · Rule conflict strategy
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSet different minimum ages per country or US state (18, 21, or custom value), and the app auto-detects each visitor's location and language, showing the correct popup every time. Fully customise your popup without any code: logo, colours, typography and background image. Choose your verification method: Yes/No, date of birth, cart or checkout checkbox.
Selling alcohol, vape, tobacco, cannabis or CBD? Hulk Age Verification puts an age gate popup in front of your store before a visitor can browse or buy. Gate the whole store, a page, a collection or a product. Set different ages per product group (cigars at 18, whisky at 21) and per country. Visitors who pass are remembered at the highest age they confirmed, and birth dates are never stored. Free to start.
- Different minimum ages per country & US state. Auto location detection
- Unlimited languages, auto-detected, different popup per country & language
- Choose where & how : Page, product, collection, Yes/No, date of birth, checkbox
- Timestamped verification proof automatically added to every order
- Ensure legal compliance with Hulk Age Verification for 18+ age verification.
- Customization options, enhance user experience, age verification solution.
- Responsive Age Verification: Seamlessly works on all devices.
- Geo-Based Restrictions: Limit sensitive products for underage buyers by country.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AGE+ |  Hulk Age Verification 18+ |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 121 | 452(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −8 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 6 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 5% |
| Top store categories | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, France | United States, United Kingdom, Japan |
Reviews
| Measure | AGE+ | Hulk Age Verification 18+ |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.6 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 69(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AGE+ | Hulk Age Verification 18+ |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | AGE+ | Hulk Age Verification 18+ |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #143 | #63 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #10 in Legal |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 19, 2026 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Languages | 1 | 18 |
| Developer | The Modern Apps | HulkApps |
FAQ
AGE+ and Hulk Age Verification 18+: common questions
- Which is more popular, AGE+ or Hulk Age Verification 18+?
- Hulk Age Verification 18+ is detected on 3.7× as many Shopify stores as AGE+: 452 vs 121 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- Is AGE+ or Hulk Age Verification 18+ cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for AGE+ and $9.99/month for Hulk Age Verification 18+. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, AGE+ or Hulk Age Verification 18+?
- On the Shopify App Store: AGE+ 5.0 from 1 reviews and Hulk Age Verification 18+ 4.6 from 69 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AGE+ lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, Checkboxes, Custom fonts, Custom pop-ups. Hulk Age Verification 18+ lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Age verification, Banners, Buttons, Compliance reports. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 5, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
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How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 5, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.