Boost Shop: Countdown Timer vs MG Countdown
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 Boost Shop, Oct 14, 2026 for MG Countdown.
The short answer
- Only Boost Shop lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Boost Shop and $6.99/month for MG Countdown.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 1 Countdown
- · Header, product & block timers
- · Now, date to date & timed session
- · Target specific products & pages
- · Unlimited views
Lite
- · Add to cart in 1 click
- · All from Starter
- · Background image
- · Geolocation
- · Recurring timer
- · Target product tags
Basic
- · Announcement Bar Countdown
- · Collection page targeting
- · Container Box Countdown
- · Product page targeting
PREMIUM
- · Announcement Bar Countdown
- · Collection page targeting
- · Container Box Countdown
- · Geo targeting
- · Product page targeting
- · Specific page targeting
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCountdown Booster is the ultimate Shopify app for time-sensitive campaigns. Easily create custom countdown timers to drive urgency and boost customer engagement. Driver conversions and sales with visually appealing promotions. Say goodbye to missed opportunities and hello to effortless campaign management.
MG Countdown allows easy integration for featuring dynamic countdown timers on your site. It offers a selection of themes and extensive customization to perfectly align with your branding. Aimed at boosting customer engagement, the app lets you place timers on various pages and schedule them for specific times or recurring events.
- Countdown flexibility: announcement, cart, product & block.
- 4 timers: starting now, date to date, timed session & recurring.
- Straightforward: powerful countdowns without any coding.
- Unlimited views: maximize campaign impacts with no restrictions.
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 |  Boost Shop |  MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Boost Shop | MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 4 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Boost Shop | MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $6.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Boost Shop | MG Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #64 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Oct 5, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Languages | 2 | Not published |
| Developer | boostshoplimited | MUGEN GEAR |
FAQ
Boost Shop and MG Countdown: common questions
- Is Boost Shop or MG Countdown cheaper?
- Only Boost Shop lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Boost Shop and $6.99/month for MG Countdown. 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 Boost Shop, Oct 14, 2026 for MG Countdown; 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 Boost Shop, Oct 14, 2026 for MG Countdown. 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.