Apex Stock Counter vs CI Low Stock Counter
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 Apex Stock Counter, Nov 3, 2026 for CI Low Stock Counter.
The short answer
- Only CI Low Stock Counter lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99/month for Apex Stock Counter and $2.99/month for CI Low Stock Counter.
- Apex Stock Counter lists 2 features CI Low Stock Counter’s listing doesn’t mention, including Back in stock, Pre-orders.
Head to head
- Australia
- United States
- Belgium
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Early Bird
- · B2B Inventory Sheet Mode
- · Collection Grid Stock Badges
- · Custom Scarcity Counter by Variant
- · Customizable Colors & Fonts
- · Fully Customizable with Presets included
- · No-Code Theme Store 2.0 Setup
Starter Plan
- · Apply to All, Product, or Collection
- · Limited Text & Style Customization
- · No Watermark
- · Out of Stock, Stock Alert, Stock Display
- · Standard Support
- · Unlimited Product & Collection pages
Premium
- · Apply to All, Product, or Collection
- · Full Text & Style Customization
- · No Watermark
- · Only 1 Left & Low Stock Warning
- · Out of Stock, Stock Alert, Stock Display
- · Priority Support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureApex Stock Counter builds authentic urgency by showing stock levels directly on product cards across your home, collection, and recommendation pages. Create trust with "In Stock" badges or drive action with "Low Stock" alerts. Our logic engine detects "Continue Selling" settings to auto-switch to Pre-order mode. Fully customizable to match your brand colors and fonts.
Improve your store conversions by creating urgency and scarcity with the Low Stock Counter. This app automatically displays real-time inventory alerts on your product and collection pages. By displaying messages like remaining stock, limited stock, and many more, the app encourages customers to complete their purchase before the product sells out.
- Auto-switch between Ready, Low Stock, Pre-order, and Sold Out states.
- 4 State Grid Badges: "In Stock" / "Out of Stock" / "Low Stock" / "Pre-Order"
- Total Customization: Adjust colors, fonts, and messages to match your brand.
- Real-Time Accuracy: Automatically updates when inventory is sold.
- Low stock count directly Show remain in stock on the collection and product page
- Fully customize font, color, and style so the stock counter matches your store
- Automatically update stock messages when customers select product variants
- Apply the stock counter to all products, Selected products, or collections
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 |  Apex Stock Counter |  CI Low Stock Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 36 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Sporting Goods, Arts & Entertainment |
| Top store countries | Not published | Australia, United States, Belgium |
Reviews
| Measure | Apex Stock Counter | CI Low Stock Counter |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 6 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Apex Stock Counter | CI Low Stock Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $0.99/month(ahead) | $2.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Apex Stock Counter | CI Low Stock Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #292 | #40(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #19 in Stock alerts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Apex Suited | CynoInfotech |
FAQ
Apex Stock Counter and CI Low Stock Counter: common questions
- Is Apex Stock Counter or CI Low Stock Counter cheaper?
- Only CI Low Stock Counter lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99/month for Apex Stock Counter and $2.99/month for CI Low Stock Counter. 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?
- Apex Stock Counter lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Back in stock, Pre-orders. CI Low Stock Counter lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Alert settings. 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 Apex Stock Counter, Nov 3, 2026 for CI Low Stock Counter; 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 Apex Stock Counter, Nov 3, 2026 for CI Low Stock Counter. 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.