AI Chat Assistant by Maxify vs AppiFire AI Chat
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: AI Chat Assistant by Maxify 5.0 from 1 reviews and AppiFire AI Chat 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only AppiFire AI Chat lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for AI Chat Assistant by Maxify and $20/month for AppiFire AI Chat.
- AI Chat Assistant by Maxify lists 7 features AppiFire AI Chat’s listing doesn’t mention, including Agent analytics, Cross-sell, Order updates.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 50 credit per month
- · Usage-based credits available
- · ~1 credit per 5 AI chats
Basic
- · 200 credit per month
- · Usage-based credits available
- · ~1 credit per 5 AI chats
Pro
- · 500 credit per month
- · Usage-based credits available
- · ~1 credit per 5 AI chats
Business
- · 1,000 credit per month
- · Usage-based credits available
- · ~1 credit per 5 AI chats
Free Plan
- · 500 AI replies every month
- · AI Domain Knowledge Generation
- · Chat widget on your store
- · Order Status & Tracking in Chat
- · Products & Order Sync
Pro Plan
- · Buy extra credits anytime
- · Everything in Free
- · Free $5 AI credits every month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMaxify AI Chat answers store questions, recommends products, and guides shoppers from discovery to checkout. It supports voice messages, cart updates, cross-sell prompts, chat summaries, and email capture when a request needs follow-up. Get 5 FREE credits to try the app
AppiFire AI Chat helps merchants answer shopper questions automatically using store data, including products, collections, blog content, and selected website pages. The app adds a storefront chat widget and gives merchants an admin area to manage chat behavior, knowledge sources, usage. It also supports order-related conversations so customers can get help faster without leaving the store.
- AI answers questions and handles store tasks
- Voice assistant for hands-free interaction
- Smart product recommendations and cross-sell
- Cart updates, order management, and refunds
- AI chat trained on your products, collections, and store content
- Order-status answers in chat using live Shopify order details
- Pre-chat customer info capture for more personalized support
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 |  AI Chat Assistant by Maxify |  AppiFire AI Chat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AI Chat Assistant by Maxify | AppiFire AI Chat |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AI Chat Assistant by Maxify | AppiFire AI Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $20/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | AI Chat Assistant by Maxify | AppiFire AI Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #571 | #396(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 25, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | 3oDesign | AppiFire.com |
FAQ
AI Chat Assistant by Maxify and AppiFire AI Chat: common questions
- Is AI Chat Assistant by Maxify or AppiFire AI Chat cheaper?
- Only AppiFire AI Chat lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for AI Chat Assistant by Maxify and $20/month for AppiFire AI Chat. 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, AI Chat Assistant by Maxify or AppiFire AI Chat?
- On the Shopify App Store: AI Chat Assistant by Maxify 5.0 from 1 reviews and AppiFire AI Chat 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AI Chat Assistant by Maxify lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Agent analytics, Cross-sell, Order updates, Review requests. AppiFire AI Chat lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Business hours, Live chat. 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; 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. 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.