Cherrypatch vs Theme Upgrade Buddy
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 Cherrypatch, Feb 19, 2026 for Theme Upgrade Buddy.
The short answer
Head to head
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See every featureWhen you update or redesign a theme, your customizations don't carry over automatically, so you end up redoing settings by hand or risking changes on your live store. CherryPatch lets you compare any two themes and move the content and settings you choose from one to the other, so you keep the work you've already done.
When you upgrade your Shopify theme version, custom code and styles may differ between versions. This app compares your current theme with a new version and shows every difference. Works with ANY theme, not just specific vendors. Files are grouped by risk level so you know what needs attention first. Review changes in a side-by-side diff viewer, copy custom code with one click, and download a report.
- Compare any two themes and see every difference before you apply changes.
- Move whole sections between themes visually, without editing code.
- Copy only the content and settings you choose from one theme to another.
- Automatic backup before every change, with one-click undo.
- Compare any two themes and instantly see every difference between them
- Side-by-side code viewer highlights exactly what changed in each file
- Files sorted by risk level so you tackle critical changes first
- Download a full report to track progress and share with your team
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 |  Cherrypatch |  Theme Upgrade Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cherrypatch | Theme Upgrade Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cherrypatch | Theme Upgrade Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Cherrypatch | Theme Upgrade Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #120 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Miniscript Labs | HASAN ARMSTRONG LLC |
FAQ
Cherrypatch and Theme Upgrade Buddy: common questions
- 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 Cherrypatch, Feb 19, 2026 for Theme Upgrade Buddy; 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 Cherrypatch, Feb 19, 2026 for Theme Upgrade Buddy. 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.