Annotrack ‑ Store Annotations vs RealtimeStack : Live Analytics
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 23, 2026 for Annotrack, Nov 9, 2026 for RealtimeStack.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Annotrack 5.0 from 1 reviews and RealtimeStack 4.8 from 111 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Annotrack and $14/month for RealtimeStack.
- RealtimeStack lists 15 features Annotrack’s listing doesn’t mention, including Abandoned cart, Broken links, Checkout analytics.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Analytics timeline view
- · Standard categories
- · Up to 25 annotations
Growth
- · 7-day free trial
- · Analytics timeline view
- · Custom categories and tags
- · Unlimited annotations
Unlimited
- · 7-day free trial
- · CSV export
- · Custom categories and tags
- · Impact reports
- · Klaviyo Integration
- · Mailchimp Integration
Free
- · Live map
- · One active view
- · See online customers
Basic
- · 14 days data retention
- · 5 active views
- · Broken links / out of stock
- · Full UTM tracking
- · Inspect abandoned carts
- · Live map (24hr)
Grow
- · 10 active views
- · 90 days data retention
- · Broken links / out of stock
- · Full UTM tracking
- · Historic Analytics
- · Inspect abandoned carts
Pro
- · 365 days data retention
- · Broken links / out of stock
- · Full UTM tracking
- · Historic Analytics
- · Inspect abandoned carts
- · Live map (24hr)
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAnnotrack store annotations lets you record events directly onto your Shopify analytics timeline. Log campaigns, promotions, site changes, app installs, or any operational event with a date, category, and note. When you review your orders and revenue data, you can immediately see what was happening in your business at any given moment.
RealtimeStack shows you exactly what's happening in your store the moment it happens. Track every product view, search, cart addition, checkout and abandonment in real time — live data, not yesterday's reports. Explore customer activity in a 3D world view and live tables that update instantly.
- Annotate your timeline with campaigns, changes, and key store events
- Impact reports show performance before and after any annotation
- Custom categories and tags to organise annotations by event type
- Export your full annotation history to CSV for reporting or handovers
- Visualize in real-time customers and customer actions
- Use Live Tables to get insights into customer behavior and trends
- World heat map of customers and their actions
- Track and analyze ad campaigns
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 |  Annotrack |  RealtimeStack |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 1,998 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 24 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 9% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Annotrack | RealtimeStack |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 111(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 31% |
Pricing
| Measure | Annotrack | RealtimeStack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $14/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Annotrack | RealtimeStack |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #273 | #16(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #11 in Analytics |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 19, 2026 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 11 |
| Developer | The Fresh Lab Ltd | Spritefish |
FAQ
Annotrack and RealtimeStack: common questions
- Is Annotrack or RealtimeStack cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Annotrack and $14/month for RealtimeStack. 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, Annotrack or RealtimeStack?
- On the Shopify App Store: Annotrack 5.0 from 1 reviews and RealtimeStack 4.8 from 111 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Annotrack lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom reports, Data export, Historical analysis, Profit insights. RealtimeStack lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Abandoned cart, Broken links, Checkout analytics, Custom dashboards. 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 23, 2026 for Annotrack, Nov 9, 2026 for RealtimeStack; 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 23, 2026 for Annotrack, Nov 9, 2026 for RealtimeStack. 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.