Factory 1 vs Universal POD
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Factory 1, Oct 13, 2026 for Universal POD.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Factory 1 5.0 from 3 reviews and Universal POD 4.7 from 15 reviews.
- Universal POD lists 15 features Factory 1’s listing doesn’t mention, including Arts and crafts, Baby products, Bags.
Head to head
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We built universal POD to make it fast and easy sell Print On Demand products. Easily integrate your store and exisiting products with our POD manufacturing and shipping services. Or create a wide range of new products with a range of personalisation options. When your customer places an order, it's automatically sent to our fulfilment centre here in the UK. We make it and ship it direct to your customer.
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- Connect your store and we will ship to your customers.
- Custom products are ready for dropshipping withing 48-72 hours.
- Quickly create products and publish them to your store.
- Easily integrate your store and exisiting products with our fulfilment services.
- Add personalisation options so your customers can add their own touches.
- Create new POD products with a range of personalisation options.
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 |  Factory 1 |  Universal POD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Factory 1 | Universal POD |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 15(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Factory 1 | Universal POD |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Factory 1 | Universal POD |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #145(ahead) | #207 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Factory 1 | Universal POD |
FAQ
Factory 1 and Universal POD: common questions
- Which has better reviews, Factory 1 or Universal POD?
- On the Shopify App Store: Factory 1 5.0 from 3 reviews and Universal POD 4.7 from 15 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Factory 1 lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk shipping, Custom packaging, Custom shipping, Private labels. Universal POD lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Arts and crafts, Baby products, Bags, Bags and luggage. 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Factory 1, Oct 13, 2026 for Universal POD; 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 14, 2026 for Factory 1, Oct 13, 2026 for Universal POD. 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.