Lifter Age Check vs GateKeeper — Age Verification
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Lifter Age Check, Oct 13, 2026 for GateKeeper.
The short answer
- Only GateKeeper lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Lifter Age Check and $9.99/month for GateKeeper.
- GateKeeper lists 3 features Lifter Age Check’s listing doesn’t mention, including Color and font, Geolocation, Multi-language.
Head to head
Add a professional age verification screen to your website.
- United States
- Canada
- Germany
Momentum
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See every featureIf you sell alcohol, tobacco, vape or other age restricted products, Lifter Age Check is an essential app that verifies the age of visitors when they arrive on your website. Lifter Age Check looks professional and beautiful on your website so your customers have a positive first impression when arriving on your storefront.
GateKeeper adds a reliable age gate so only age-appropriate visitors can browse and buy. The storefront gate is a lightweight (~2KB) theme app extension that won't slow your store or hurt your Lighthouse score. Choose a minimum age and style (yes/no, date of birth, or birth year), set country-specific rules, and show it site-wide or on select products.
- Fully Customizable to Match Your Brand
- Looks Professional and Beautiful
- Optimized for Mobile
- Multiple Verification Options Including Birthdate and Yes/No Buttons
- Lightweight ~2KB age gate that won't slow your store or hurt Lighthouse scores
- Set a minimum age and verify by yes/no, date of birth, or birth year
- Country-specific age rules, e.g. 21 in the US and 18 in France
- Block under-age checkout and export a privacy-safe verification audit log
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 |  Lifter Age Check |  GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 60 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, Germany | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Lifter Age Check | GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 7 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Lifter Age Check | GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Lifter Age Check | GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #124(ahead) | #559 |
| Shopify App Charts | #19 in Legal | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jan 11, 2017 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 3 |
| Developer | Lifter Apps | BENSAID LLC |
FAQ
Lifter Age Check and GateKeeper: common questions
- Is Lifter Age Check or GateKeeper cheaper?
- Only GateKeeper lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Lifter Age Check and $9.99/month for GateKeeper. 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?
- Lifter Age Check lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Page restriction. GateKeeper lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Color and font, Geolocation, Multi-language. 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 8, 2026 for Lifter Age Check, Oct 13, 2026 for GateKeeper; estimated figures are labeled.
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 8, 2026 for Lifter Age Check, Oct 13, 2026 for GateKeeper. 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.