AGV ‑ Age Verification vs Velvet: Age Verification 18+
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for AGV, Oct 13, 2026 for Velvet.
The short answer
- Only Velvet lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for AGV and $4.99/month for Velvet.
- AGV lists 3 features Velvet’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom CSS, Page restriction, Product targeting.
Head to head
Basic
- · 2,000 verifications
- · Advanced page & product targeting
- · Full design customization
- · Logo & image upload
- · Priority support
Premium
- · Advanced page & product targeting
- · Full design customization
- · Highest priority support
- · Logo & image upload
- · Unlimited verifications
Standard
- · 5,000 verifications
- · Advanced page & product targeting
- · Full design customization
- · Logo & image upload
- · Priority support
Velvet Free
Velvet Pro Monthly
Velvet Pro Annual
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThis app adds an age verification popup to your store to help you control access to age-restricted products or content. It shows a simple age gate before customers can enter your store and confirm they meet the required age. You can customize the popup to match your store and set your own rules for access.
Velvet replaces outdated age gates with premium, designer-grade popups. Featuring a trendy Glassmorphism aesthetic and smooth animations, it protects your brand's image while helping you meet legal requirements. Features include Smart Geo-Fencing to automatically target specific countries (e.g., US 21+), seamless integration via Theme Extensions to protect your SEO, and a full Analytics Dashboard.
- Verify age using simple yes/no buttons, birthday entry, or with a checkbox
- Add age verification status to order details for record keeping
- Only show the age check popup where you need it using custom page rules
- Customizable design and text or add logo, image to match your brand
- Stunning Glassmorphism designs & smooth animations.
- Smart Geo-Fencing: Verify visitors by country.
- Designed to load efficiently with your theme.
- Real-Time Analytics: Track views & bounce rates.
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 |  AGV |  Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AGV | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
AGV and Velvet: common questions
- Is AGV or Velvet cheaper?
- Only Velvet lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for AGV and $4.99/month for Velvet. 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?
- AGV lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom CSS, Page restriction, Product targeting. 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 14, 2026 for AGV, Oct 13, 2026 for Velvet; 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 14, 2026 for AGV, Oct 13, 2026 for Velvet. 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.