CI Low Stock Counter vs LSC ‑ Low Stock Counter
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for CI Low Stock Counter, Oct 13, 2026 for LSC.
The short answer
- Only CI Low Stock Counter lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for CI Low Stock Counter and $4.99/month for LSC.
- CI Low Stock Counter lists 4 features LSC’s listing doesn’t mention, including Alert settings, Low stock, Out of stock.
Head to head
- Australia
- United States
- Belgium
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter Plan
- · Apply to All, Product, or Collection
- · Limited Text & Style Customization
- · No Watermark
- · Out of Stock, Stock Alert, Stock Display
- · Standard Support
- · Unlimited Product & Collection pages
Premium
- · Apply to All, Product, or Collection
- · Full Text & Style Customization
- · No Watermark
- · Only 1 Left & Low Stock Warning
- · Out of Stock, Stock Alert, Stock Display
- · Priority Support
Basic
- · 25,000 widget impressions / month
- · All designs, icons & emoji
- · Countdown timer
- · Widget on all products
Standard
- · 250,000 widget impressions / month
- · All designs, icons & emoji
- · Countdown timer
- · Widget on all products
Unlimited
- · All designs, icons & emoji
- · Countdown timer
- · Unlimited impressions
- · Widget on all products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureImprove your store conversions by creating urgency and scarcity with the Low Stock Counter. This app automatically displays real-time inventory alerts on your product and collection pages. By displaying messages like remaining stock, limited stock, and many more, the app encourages customers to complete their purchase before the product sells out.
Low Stock Counter shows shoppers how many units are left on each product page, using your store's live inventory. When stock falls below the limits you set, it displays a low-stock message and a progress bar so customers can see an item is running out. You control the wording, colors, icons, fonts, and layout so the widget matches your theme, and you can apply different rules to specific products or collections.
- Low stock count directly Show remain in stock on the collection and product page
- Fully customize font, color, and style so the stock counter matches your store
- Automatically update stock messages when customers select product variants
- Apply the stock counter to all products, Selected products, or collections
- Live stock counts and low-stock alerts on each product page
- Stock progress bar that shows how close an item is to selling out
- Choose from four layouts and customize icons, fonts, and colors
- Countdown timer for real sale or restock deadlines
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 |  CI Low Stock Counter |  LSC |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 48 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | Australia, United States, Belgium | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | CI Low Stock Counter | LSC |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 9 | 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 | CI Low Stock Counter | LSC |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | CI Low Stock Counter | LSC |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #39 | #449 |
| Shopify App Charts | #18 in Stock alerts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Mar 23, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 6 |
| Developer | CynoInfotech | VIAV LTD |
FAQ
CI Low Stock Counter and LSC: common questions
- Is CI Low Stock Counter or LSC cheaper?
- Only CI Low Stock Counter lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for CI Low Stock Counter and $4.99/month for LSC. 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?
- CI Low Stock Counter lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Alert settings, Low stock, Out of stock, Stock counter. 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 for CI Low Stock Counter, Oct 13, 2026 for LSC; 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 for CI Low Stock Counter, Oct 13, 2026 for LSC. 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.