AgeX ‑ Age Verification Popup vs ApexAge: Age Verification Gate
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
- AgeX is detected on 1.6× as many Shopify stores as ApexAge: 284 vs 173 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- Only AgeX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for AgeX and $2/month for ApexAge.
- ApexAge lists 12 features AgeX’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing, Accessibility, Age verification.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Free for Shopify development stores
- · Test age popup before going live
Premium
- · Alcohol, vape and CBD ready
- · Birthday and DOB verification
- · Cookie-based remember me
- · Country-based age rules
- · Custom age verification popup
- · Multi-language popup text
Basic Plan
- · Complete Brand Customization
- · Custom Age Requirements
- · Flexible Page Exclusions
- · Legal Compliance Protection
- · Mobile-Responsive Design
- · Multiple Verification Methods
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAgeX lets merchants add a customizable age verification popup to age-restricted stores. Show an age gate before visitors enter, verify age with birthday input, set minimum age by country, and restrict specific products, pages, or the whole store. Use branded templates, custom text, colors, fonts, and multiple languages for alcohol, vape, CBD, tobacco, cannabis, and adult product stores.
ApexAge delivers essential age verification for Shopify stores selling alcohol, vaping, tobacco, CBD, cannabis, knives, adult content, or other restricted products. Our customizable age gate ensures legal compliance with 18+, 21+, or custom age requirements through multiple verification methods. Features include preset background & icons, brand customization, responsive design and exclusion pages.
- Fully customizable age verification popups with multiple pre-made templates.
- Set country-based age rules & support multiple languages for global reach.
- Geo-Based Restrictions: Limit sensitive products for underage buyers by country
- SEO-friendly, lightweight, and optimized for Shopify store performance.
- Ensure adherence to regional age restriction laws for alcohol,tobacco,CBD,vaping
- Choose from Yes/No buttons, DOB entry, or birth year verification methods
- Customize colors, fonts, logos, and messaging to perfectly match store's brand
- Exclude specific pages like login, cart, or contact forms from age verification
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 |  AgeX |  ApexAge |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 284(ahead) | 173 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | AgeX | ApexAge |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 106 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
FAQ
AgeX and ApexAge: common questions
- Which is more popular, AgeX or ApexAge?
- AgeX is detected on 1.6× as many Shopify stores as ApexAge: 284 vs 173 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- Is AgeX or ApexAge cheaper?
- Only AgeX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for AgeX and $2/month for ApexAge. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AgeX lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Geolocation, Multi-language, Product targeting. ApexAge lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, Accessibility, Age verification, Automations. 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.