AskOrigin vs North Star Metric
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- AskOrigin is detected on 2× as many Shopify stores as North Star Metric: 2 vs 1 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Only North Star Metric lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.90/month for AskOrigin and $99/month for North Star Metric.
- AskOrigin lists 7 features North Star Metric’s listing doesn’t mention, including Funnel analysis, Multi-store reports, Pixel tracking.
Head to head
- United States
Starter
- · Ad Performance Analysis
- · Channel performance breakdown
- · First-party tracking
- · Full customer journey mapping
- · Multi-touch attribution
- · Unlimited stores
Pro
- · Ad Performance Analysis
- · Channel performance breakdown
- · First-party tracking
- · Full customer journey mapping
- · Multi-touch attribution
- · Unlimited stores
Scale
- · Ad Performance Analysis
- · Channel performance breakdown
- · First-party tracking
- · Full customer journey mapping
- · Multi-touch attribution
- · Unlimited stores
Enterprise
- · Ad Performance Analysis
- · Channel performance breakdown
- · First-party tracking
- · Full customer journey mapping
- · Multi-touch attribution
- · Unlimited stores
Free
Growth
Scale
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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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 |  AskOrigin |  North Star Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2(ahead) | 1 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | United States | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AskOrigin | North Star Metric |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 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 | AskOrigin | North Star Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $49.90/month(ahead) | $99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | AskOrigin | North Star Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #522 | 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 6, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | RedPanda Media Group | North Star Metric |
FAQ
AskOrigin and North Star Metric: common questions
- Which is more popular, AskOrigin or North Star Metric?
- AskOrigin is detected on 2× as many Shopify stores as North Star Metric: 2 vs 1 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is AskOrigin or North Star Metric cheaper?
- Only North Star Metric lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.90/month for AskOrigin and $99/month for North Star Metric. 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?
- AskOrigin lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Funnel analysis, Multi-store reports, Pixel tracking, Purchase tracking. North Star Metric lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as AI insights, Cohort analysis, Lifetime value (LTV), Segmentation. 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 Nov 9, 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 Nov 9, 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.