Claris vs WhaleIQ: VIP Analytics
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of May 11, 2026 for Claris, Jul 30, 2026 for WhaleIQ.
The short answer
- Claris lists 11 features WhaleIQ’s listing doesn’t mention, including Activity tracking, AI insights, Cohort analysis.
Head to head
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureClaris gives you a clear picture of your customer base — without unnecessary complexity. See each customer's lifetime value, order history, and health score at a glance. Identify your top buyers, spot at-risk customers before they churn, and discover which segments drive the most revenue. RFM segmentation automatically groups customers by recency, frequency, and spend. Export any segment for targeted campaigns.
WhaleIQ: VIP Analytics shows which customers matter most and why. It sorts customers into clear groups using Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value, so you can spot new buyers, loyal customers, and shoppers at risk of leaving. A dashboard tracks lifetime value, spending per order, repeat-purchase timing, and retention over time.
- Customer health scores — Know who's loyal, active, or at risk of churning
- RFM segmentation — Auto-group customers by recency, frequency, and spend
- Lifetime value tracking — See total and predicted revenue per customer
- Segment export — Send any customer group to your marketing tool instantly
- Sort customers into six RFM segments from new to loyal to at-risk.
- Track lifetime value, spending per order, and repeat-purchase timing
- Tag customers by segment back into Shopify for targeted marketing
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 |  Claris |  WhaleIQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Claris | WhaleIQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQ
Claris and WhaleIQ: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Claris lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Activity tracking, AI insights, Cohort analysis, Custom reports. 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 May 11, 2026 for Claris, Jul 30, 2026 for WhaleIQ; 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 May 11, 2026 for Claris, Jul 30, 2026 for WhaleIQ. 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.