Essent Estimated Delivery Date vs ShipSense
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026 for Essent Estimated Delivery Date, Feb 19, 2026 for ShipSense.
The short answer
- Only Essent Estimated Delivery Date lists a free plan.
- Essent Estimated Delivery Date lists 6 features ShipSense’s listing doesn’t mention, including Block dates, Countdown timers, Delivery date.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Starter
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Essential
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Professional
- · 24/7 Priority Support
- · 50+ pre-built widget templates
- · All features included
- · Countdown timers and custom messages
- · Markets/Geolocation targeting
- · Product page, Cart, Checkout placements
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEssential Estimated Delivery Date app helps you display real-time processing time, estimated delivery dates, delivery timers, and shipping times to reduce customer questions about shipping and delivery. Easily set and show clear ETA, EDD, and processing time details across product pages.
This plugin enables DirectShelf customers to display accurate delivery ETAs directly on their Shopify product pages, answering the crucial 'when will I get it?' question that shoppers ask before completing a purchase. By showing precise delivery timeframes at key decision points, merchants provide transparency that builds customer confidence.
- Show ETA/EDD on your product pages to reduce email inquires about shipping times
- Set cut-off times, holidays, and countdown timers for most accurate ETA/EDD
- Create urgency with countdown timer feature
- Tailor your widget design to fit your brand - adjust colours, fonts, placement
- Display accurate, location-based delivery timeframes on product pages to inform
- One-click installation connects your DirectShelf account with your Shopify store
- Show precise delivery time on product pages, cart, and checkout to reduce purch
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 |  Essent Estimated Delivery Date |  ShipSense |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 4,516 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +16 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 117 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 8% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, India | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Essent Estimated Delivery Date | ShipSense |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1,059 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Essent Estimated Delivery Date | ShipSense |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Essent Estimated Delivery Date | ShipSense |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #4 | #555 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 in Shipping rates | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 6, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Essential Apps | DirectShelf |
FAQ
Essent Estimated Delivery Date and ShipSense: common questions
- Is Essent Estimated Delivery Date or ShipSense cheaper?
- Only Essent Estimated Delivery Date lists a free plan. 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?
- Essent Estimated Delivery Date lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Block dates, Countdown timers, Delivery date, Delivery time. ShipSense lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as ETAs. 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 10, 2026 for Essent Estimated Delivery Date, Feb 19, 2026 for ShipSense; 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 10, 2026 for Essent Estimated Delivery Date, Feb 19, 2026 for ShipSense. 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.