Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer vs Simple Vacation Mode
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer is detected on 7.8× as many Shopify stores as Simple Vacation Mode: 78 vs 10 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Only Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer and $0.99/month for Simple Vacation Mode.
- Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists 59 features Simple Vacation Mode’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing, Animations, Announcement bar.
Head to head
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
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
monthly
annual
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.
Take a break without losing your customers.As a cross-border seller, you deserve a break—whether it's for Lunar New Year, Christmas, a well-earned trip, or brief maintenance. But the headache of accidental orders, negative reviews, and refund requests during your absence is real. We introduce a **Smart Countdown System**.
- 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
- Fixed or sticky banners to announce your holiday
- Professional "On Vacation" modals with branded icons.
- Automatically calculates and shows your return time down to the second.
- Display different messages based on the customer's language.
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 |  Simple Vacation Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 78(ahead) | 10 |
| 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 | Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Sporting Goods |
| Top store countries | China, Hong Kong, Japan | United States, Australia, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer | Simple Vacation Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Simple Vacation Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.90/month | $0.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer | Simple Vacation Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #6 | #73 |
| Shopify App Charts | #15 in Countdown timer | #4 in Operations - Other |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jul 10, 2025 | May 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 14 | 10 |
| Developer | algoshop.ai | appfloweb |
FAQ
Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer and Simple Vacation Mode: common questions
- Which is more popular, Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer or Simple Vacation Mode?
- Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer is detected on 7.8× as many Shopify stores as Simple Vacation Mode: 78 vs 10 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer or Simple Vacation Mode cheaper?
- Only Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer and $0.99/month for Simple Vacation Mode. 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; 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. 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.