Alcove vs Hive
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 Alcove, Nov 11, 2026 for Hive.
The short answer
- Hive lists 20 features Alcove’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Auto-sync, Batch processing.
Head to head
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
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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 |  Alcove |  Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 281 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 20% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | Not published | Germany, France, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Alcove | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 23 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
Alcove and Hive: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Hive lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Auto-sync, Batch processing, Custom packaging. 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 Alcove, Nov 11, 2026 for Hive; 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 Alcove, Nov 11, 2026 for Hive. 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.