Better Related Blog Posts vs Time2Read: Read Time Estimator
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 Better Related Blog Posts, Oct 14, 2026 for Time2Read.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $4.90/month for Better Related Blog Posts and $1.99/month for Time2Read.
Head to head
Display Better Related Blog Posts in your Shop Blog
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Related posts on every blog article
- · Smart matching: tags, content, author
- · Three responsive layouts, OS 2.0
Pro
- · AI picks the best related posts
- · Smart internal links, you approve each
- · Views, clicks and click rate
PREMIUM
- · Easy install
- · Fully customizable
- · No coding
- · Priority support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShow related blog posts at the end of every article, automatically. Install the Theme App Extension, add the block to your Blog Post template in one click, and related posts appear instantly. Posts are ranked by tag overlap, title keywords, author match, and recency so readers always see the most relevant article next. Three layouts: card grid, two-column, and compact list. OS 2.0 native, no code required.
Readers may be hesitant to commit to a long article, so displaying the estimated read time can reassure them that the time commitment will be shorter than they may have initially thought. Including an estimated read time at the beginning of your blog articles can significantly increasing the time customers spend on your site, increase your pageviews, and reduce your bounce rate! Online Store 2.0 theme required.
- Using Better Related Blog Posts created crucial link between your blogposts that
- Hyper modern technologies make BRBP load super fast on any device. This contrib
- Keep your visitors longer on your shop. This increase engagement and retention.
- Display the read time of your blog articles to benefit your readers!
- Customize all settings within the theme editor; see your changes live!
- Adjust read time wording, placement, text size, color, and more!
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 |  Better Related Blog Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Better Related Blog Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Better Related Blog Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.90/month | $1.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Better Related Blog Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #153 | #148(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 17, 2019 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Stackedboost | Fractal Apps |
FAQ
Better Related Blog Posts and Time2Read: common questions
- Is Better Related Blog Posts or Time2Read cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $4.90/month for Better Related Blog Posts and $1.99/month for Time2Read. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 Better Related Blog Posts, Oct 14, 2026 for Time2Read; 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 Better Related Blog Posts, Oct 14, 2026 for Time2Read. 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.