Unicorn Age Gate vs AgeX ‑ Age Verification Popup
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Unicorn Age Gate, Nov 3, 2026 for AgeX.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Unicorn Age Gate 5.0 from 3 reviews and AgeX 4.8 from 207 reviews.
- Only AgeX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Unicorn Age Gate and $3.99/month for AgeX.
- AgeX lists 7 features Unicorn Age Gate’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom code, Custom CSS, Geolocation.
Head to head
Prevent and prohibit underage visitors from viewing your store
- 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.
Pro
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
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDo you sell age-restricted items? Do you stock cannabis products, alcohol or other adult paraphernalia? If you have these or similar producs on your store then an age gate is required in order to guarantee that you comply with both local and international laws.
AgeX 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.
- Prevent and restrict underage users from entering or using your site
- Protect your business by keeping it compliant with your countries product laws
- Unique instant loading technique will not slow down your store
- Easy to customize with no manual theme or code editing required
- 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.
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 |  Unicorn Age Gate |  AgeX |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 268 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Unicorn Age Gate | AgeX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 207(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Unicorn Age Gate | AgeX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $3.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 2 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Unicorn Age Gate | AgeX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #255 | #43(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #13 in Legal |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 5, 2019 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Unicorn Global | CMG INFOTECH PVT LTD |
FAQ
Unicorn Age Gate and AgeX: common questions
- Is Unicorn Age Gate or AgeX cheaper?
- Only AgeX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Unicorn Age Gate and $3.99/month for AgeX. 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, Unicorn Age Gate or AgeX?
- On the Shopify App Store: Unicorn Age Gate 5.0 from 3 reviews and AgeX 4.8 from 207 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AgeX lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Custom code, Custom CSS, 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Unicorn Age Gate, Nov 3, 2026 for AgeX; 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Unicorn Age Gate, Nov 3, 2026 for AgeX. 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.