Ariva: Estimated Delivery Time vs Essent Estimated Delivery Date
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Ariva, Nov 9, 2026 for Essent Estimated Delivery Date.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/month for Ariva and $4.99/month for Essent Estimated Delivery Date.
- Ariva lists 11 features Essent Estimated Delivery Date’s listing doesn’t mention, including Carrier-based, Custom messages, Custom rules.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Basic support
- · Unlimited countries
- · Unlimited shipping methods
- · Up to 2 product type configurations
Unlimited
- · Early access to new features
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited countries
- · Unlimited product type configurations
- · Unlimited shipping methods
Free
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Starter
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Essential
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Professional
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEstimated Delivery Time displays the expected delivery date directly on the product page. It calculates delivery based on processing time, shipping method, and destination, helping customers know when their order will arrive before purchasing. This builds trust, reduces delivery-related questions, and improves buying confidence. Merchants can customize the text and style to match their store design.
Essential Estimated Delivery Date app helps you display real-time processing time, estimated delivery dates, delivery timers, and shipping times to reduce customer questions about shipping and delivery. Easily set and show clear ETA, EDD, and processing time details across product pages.
- Show estimated delivery dates on product pages to build trust and boost sales.
- Set custom delivery time rules for different countries and shipping methods.
- Customize the widget's design to perfectly match your store's look and feel.
- Show ETA/EDD on your product pages to reduce email inquires about shipping times
- Set cut-off times, holidays, and countdown timers for most accurate ETA/EDD
- Create urgency with countdown timer feature
- Tailor your widget design to fit your brand - adjust colours, fonts, placement
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 |  Ariva |  Essent Estimated Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 4,132 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +15 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 117 |
| 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, India |
Reviews
| Measure | Ariva | Essent Estimated Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1,057 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Ariva | Essent Estimated Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Ariva | Essent Estimated Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #534 | #4(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #1 in Shipping rates |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | kolagroup | Essential Apps |
FAQ
Ariva and Essent Estimated Delivery Date: common questions
- Is Ariva or Essent Estimated Delivery Date cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/month for Ariva and $4.99/month for Essent Estimated Delivery Date. 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?
- Ariva lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Carrier-based, Custom messages, Custom rules, Cutoff times. Essent Estimated Delivery Date lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Countdown timers. 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 14, 2026 for Ariva, Nov 9, 2026 for Essent Estimated Delivery Date; 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 14, 2026 for Ariva, Nov 9, 2026 for Essent Estimated Delivery Date. 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.