Amplify Kiosk vs Cloudshelf: in‑store Kiosk
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 Amplify Kiosk, Oct 29, 2026 for Cloudshelf.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Amplify Kiosk 4.4 from 3 reviews and Cloudshelf 5.0 from 26 reviews.
- Only Cloudshelf lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for Amplify Kiosk and $59/month for Cloudshelf.
- Cloudshelf lists 32 features Amplify Kiosk’s listing doesn’t mention, including APIs and webhooks, Auto-updates, Barcode scanning.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Amplify Plus
- · Customise to your brand
- · Display your whole catalogue
- · Easy install in a few clicks
- · Extend your range in-store
- · Includes 1 device
Amplify Pro
- · Customise to your brand
- · Display your whole catalogue
- · Easy install in a few clicks
- · Extend your range in-store
- · Includes up to 5 devices
Amplify Ultimate
- · Customise to your brand
- · Display your whole catalogue
- · Easy install in a few clicks
- · Extend your range in-store
- · Includes 5+ devices
Discovery
- · AI driven setup in under 5 minutes
- · Branding templates
- · Catalogue & stock - Real-time sync
- · Helpdesk support
- · One device
- · One location
Indie Special
- · 1 device in each location (max 3 stores)
- · Everything in Discovery, plus:
- · Helpdesk support
- · QR scan-to-pay
- · Usage and uptime analytics
- · White label (remove our brand)
Standard
- · AI Buyer Guide (automatic)
- · Detailed analytics
- · Email + Phone support*
- · Everything in Indie Special, plus:
- · Metafields & live stock
- · Up to 3 devices per store
Premium
- · Card payment & ShopifyPOS
- · Custom CSS
- · Customisable AI Buyer Guide & upsell
- · Dedicated CSM
- · Everything in Standard, plus:
- · Metafields, meta objects + live stock
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAmplify Kiosk is an in-store kiosk solution that enables you to bring your full range in-store so you can engage with shoppers anywhere. Instantly sync with your Shopify store and create a fully transactional kiosk app on any Android tablet or iPad. Customers can browse, buy, and check out seamlessly — completing their secure purchase on their own device via a simple QR code scan.
Cloudshelf turns an iPad, tablet, or touchscreen into a self-service kiosk for your shops. It shows your full Shopify catalogue with live stock and prices, so shoppers can buy items that are not on the shelf and you ship them from your warehouse. Customers pay by scanning a QR code with their own phone, so you need no card reader and no extra staff. Set it up from your Shopify admin in minutes.
- Brings your whole product range in-store, synced real time
- Allows shoppers to browse the full available range, not just store stock
- Showcase items on a digital screen in your store
- Increase in-store discovery - help shoppers find products that aren't on display
- Sell even when not in-stock - close sales while shopper is in store
- Create stunning digital experiences in minutes - both interactive and display
- Reward store staff - allocate sales back to the store and even to staff members
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 |  Amplify Kiosk |  Cloudshelf |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Amplify Kiosk | Cloudshelf |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.4 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 26(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Amplify Kiosk | Cloudshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19.99/month(ahead) | $59/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Amplify Kiosk | Cloudshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #21 | #28 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Oct 6, 2025 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 3 |
| Developer | One iota | Cloudshelf Ltd |
FAQ
Amplify Kiosk and Cloudshelf: common questions
- Is Amplify Kiosk or Cloudshelf cheaper?
- Only Cloudshelf lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for Amplify Kiosk and $59/month for Cloudshelf. 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, Amplify Kiosk or Cloudshelf?
- On the Shopify App Store: Amplify Kiosk 4.4 from 3 reviews and Cloudshelf 5.0 from 26 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Cloudshelf lists 32 the others don’t mention, such as APIs and webhooks, Auto-updates, Barcode scanning, Cart pages. 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 Amplify Kiosk, Oct 29, 2026 for Cloudshelf; 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 Amplify Kiosk, Oct 29, 2026 for Cloudshelf. 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.