Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer vs MG Countdown
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer, Oct 14, 2026 for MG Countdown.
The short answer
- Only Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer and $6.99/month for MG Countdown.
- Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists 59 features MG Countdown’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing, Animations, Announcement bar.
Head to head
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · Access to real-time data analytics
- · Live Support Service
- · Page-specific timer display control
- · Unlimited product list image timers
- · Unlimited top and bottom bar timers
- · Up to 1,000 monthly views
Starter Plan
- · Everything in Free Plan
- · Live Support Service
- · Schedule timers to run at set times
- · Set timers to repeat automatically
- · Unlimited timers on product detail pages
- · Up to 10,000 monthly views
Essential Plan
- · Everything in Starter Plan
- · Geo-target timers to customers’ location
- · Live Support Service
- · Unlimited countdown timer views
- · Unlimited timers on cart pages
- · Upload branded background images
Basic
- · Announcement Bar Countdown
- · Collection page targeting
- · Container Box Countdown
- · Product page targeting
PREMIUM
- · Announcement Bar Countdown
- · Collection page targeting
- · Container Box Countdown
- · Geo targeting
- · Product page targeting
- · Specific page targeting
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureIncreases urgency and scarcity to encourage faster purchases and reduce cart abandonment. Display countdown timers, flash sale timers, limited-time offer banners, and promotional timers on Top/Bottom Bar, Product Page Card, Product List Image Bar, Product Page Image Bar, and Cart Page to maximize visibility throughout the buying journey.
MG Countdown allows easy integration for featuring dynamic countdown timers on your site. It offers a selection of themes and extensive customization to perfectly align with your branding. Aimed at boosting customer engagement, the app lets you place timers on various pages and schedule them for specific times or recurring events.
- Place countdowns on product cards, PDPs, cart, or checkout—where urgency matters
- Control design fully to build trust and deliver a seamless brand experience
- Show personalized timers based on user behavior and the pages they browse
- Track clicks, impressions, conversions, and sales for easy performance analysis
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 |  Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer |  MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 80 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Electronics | Not published |
| Top store countries | China, Hong Kong, Japan | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer | MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 100 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer | MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.90/month | $6.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer | MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #6 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #15 in Countdown timer | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jul 10, 2025 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Languages | 14 | Not published |
| Developer | algoshop.ai | MUGEN GEAR |
FAQ
Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer and MG Countdown: common questions
- Is Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer or MG Countdown cheaper?
- Only Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer and $6.99/month for MG Countdown. 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?
- Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists 59 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, Animations, Announcement bar, Backgrounds. 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 9, 2026 for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer, Oct 14, 2026 for MG Countdown; 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 9, 2026 for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer, Oct 14, 2026 for MG Countdown. 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.