ET Cart Timer vs Reservit
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026 for ET Cart Timer, Oct 13, 2026 for Reservit.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: ET Cart Timer 4.9 from 86 reviews and Reservit 1.0 from 1 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.95/month for ET Cart Timer and $29/month for Reservit.
- ET Cart Timer lists 16 features Reservit’s listing doesn’t mention, including Announcement bar, Announcements, Cart drawer.
Head to head
Urgency Countdown Clock Cart Reserve Message Father's Day Sale
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · Cart countdown timer
- · Custom cart messages
- · Extended cart time
- · Multiple styling options
Premium Plan
- · 7-Day free trial
- · Customizable cart timer duration
- · Customizable extended cart time
- · Everything in Free plan
- · Priority customer support
Starter
- · 15-minute reservation timer
- · Basic checkout widget
- · Email support
- · Reservit branding
- · Up to 500 reservations/month
Growth
- · Basic analytics dashboard
- · Customizable timer (5-60 min)
- · Email notifications
- · Remove branding
- · Site + checkout widgets
- · Up to 2,500 reservations/month
Scale
- · API access
- · Advanced analytics & attribution
- · Custom CSS/styling
- · Custom timer durations
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited reservations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDisplay a customizable countdown timer in your store's cart to encourage customers to complete their purchases. ET Cart Timer lets you set the countdown duration, customize timer messages and styling, and choose what happens when the timer ends. Available actions include clearing the cart, redirecting customers, extending the timer, or simply hiding it.
Reservit solves the #1 problem for event-driven merchants: customers losing items at checkout because someone else bought them first. When a customer adds an item to their cart, Reservit instantly reserves it for a configurable time (default 15 minutes). A real-time countdown widget creates urgency, encouraging faster checkout decisions.
- Supports all types of carts (cart pages and side carts)
- Set up different cart messages for single item carts and multiple item carts
- Configure action after timer expires (extend timer/ clear cart/ go to homepage)
- Customize reservation clock time
- Real-time inventory holds prevent overselling during sales and events.
- Customizable countdown widget creates urgency and reduces cart abandonment
- Industry templates for sneaker drops, flash sales, events, and more
- Analytics dashboard tracks protected revenue and conversion improvements
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 |  ET Cart Timer |  Reservit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ET Cart Timer | Reservit |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★(ahead) | 1.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 86(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | ET Cart Timer | Reservit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.95/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | ET Cart Timer | Reservit |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #23 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Nov 30, 2020 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Ecom Trend | Attribute |
FAQ
ET Cart Timer and Reservit: common questions
- Is ET Cart Timer or Reservit cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.95/month for ET Cart Timer and $29/month for Reservit. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, ET Cart Timer or Reservit?
- On the Shopify App Store: ET Cart Timer 4.9 from 86 reviews and Reservit 1.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- ET Cart Timer lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Announcement bar, Announcements, Cart drawer, Checkout. Reservit lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Checkout page, Event-based, Insights. 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 4, 2026 for ET Cart Timer, Oct 13, 2026 for Reservit; 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 4, 2026 for ET Cart Timer, Oct 13, 2026 for Reservit. 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.