Apex Subscriptions vs Flex Subscriptions
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only Apex Subscriptions lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month for Apex Subscriptions and $19.99/month for Flex Subscriptions.
- Apex Subscriptions lists 7 features Flex Subscriptions’s listing doesn’t mention, including Curated subscriptions, Memberships, One-time payment.
Head to head
Free Testing
- · Billing page access
- · Free for Development Stores
- · Full app access for testing
- · Selling plans setup
- · Subscriptions management
- · Widgets management
Apex Package
- · Analytics dashboard
- · Billing tools
- · Custom CSS options
- · Selling plans setup
- · Subscriptions management
- · Unlimited selling plans
Apex Plus
- · 2 Months Free on Yearly Subscription
- · Analytics dashboard
- · Billing tools
- · Custom CSS options
- · Selling plans setup
- · Subscriptions management
Pro
- · 0% transaction fee
- · 4 Widget Templates
- · Automatic recurring payments
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited subscriptions
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureApex Subscriptions helps merchants offer repeat purchasing without replacing their existing product setup. Merchants can create subscription selling plans, add a subscription widget to product pages, support one-time or recurring purchases, and manage recurring billing from one app. It is built to help stores increase repeat orders while keeping subscription setup simple and easy to manage.
Add flexible subscription plans to your products in minutes and turn one-time purchases into predictable recurring revenue with minimal effort. The app helps maintain accurate recurring orders, ensures billing consistency, and simplifies subscription management. It is designed to integrate smoothly with store operations while providing merchants with clear control over the subscription lifecycle.
- Create flexible subscription plans with custom delivery frequencies
- Add subscription and one-time purchase options to product pages
- Manage recurring billing attempts and subscription renewals
- Customize widget labels and styling to match your storefront
- Easily create, track, and manage customer subscriptions from one place.
- Auto-add a subscription widget compatible with all Shopify store themes.
- Stay informed with email alerts for important subscription activities.
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 Subscriptions |  Flex Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Apex Subscriptions | Flex Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| 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 Subscriptions | Flex Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $20/month | $19.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Apex Subscriptions | Flex Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #149 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 13, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Apex {Web} Development | Evoort Solutions LLC |
FAQ
Apex Subscriptions and Flex Subscriptions: common questions
- Is Apex Subscriptions or Flex Subscriptions cheaper?
- Only Apex Subscriptions lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month for Apex Subscriptions and $19.99/month for Flex Subscriptions. 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 Subscriptions lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Curated subscriptions, Memberships, One-time payment, Recurring payments. Flex Subscriptions lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom pricing, Physical products. 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; 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. 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.