Cherrypatch vs ThemeGuard
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, Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard.
The short answer
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Cherrypatch and $19/month for ThemeGuard.
Head to head
standard
Free
- · 1 comparison / month
- · 3 snapshots
Starter
- · 20 snapshots
- · Manual backups
- · Unlimited comparisons
Pro
- · Approval workflow
- · Manual backups
- · Multiple themes management
- · Published theme watcher
- · Scheduled backups
- · Unlimited comparisons
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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.
ThemeGuard helps merchants manage Shopify theme changes with greater visibility and control. It lets you compare theme versions, take and manage snapshots, and track modifications before publishing. You can assign approval statuses, schedule automated backups, and restore previous versions when needed.
- 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 theme versions and review code differences
- Take and manage snapshots of any theme
- Schedule automated backups for published themes
- Assign approval statuses before releasing updates
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 |  ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Cherrypatch | ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #278 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 18, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Miniscript Labs | MM |
FAQ
Cherrypatch and ThemeGuard: common questions
- Is Cherrypatch or ThemeGuard cheaper?
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Cherrypatch and $19/month for ThemeGuard. 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 Cherrypatch, Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard; 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, Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard. 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.