Flash Announcement Bar vs Scott Announcer & Countdown
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Flash Announcement Bar, Oct 14, 2026 for Scott Announcer & Countdown.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for Flash Announcement Bar and $9.60/month for Scott Announcer & Countdown.
- Flash Announcement Bar lists 11 features Scott Announcer & Countdown’s listing doesn’t mention, including Color and font, Custom CSS, Emojis.
Head to head
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Basic templates
- · Basic views, clicks, CTR
- · Colors, fonts, emojis, gradients
- · Simple countdown timer
- · Sticky display
- · Unlimited message rotation
Starter
- · Basic reporting
- · Device targeting
- · Everything in Free
- · Full templates (40+)
- · Page targeting
- · Up to 25,000 monthly views
Pro (Most Popular)
- · Announcement bar scheduling
- · Custom CSS
- · Everything in Starter
- · Geo targeting
- · Up to 55,000 monthly views
Plus
- · A/B testing (coming soon)
- · All features included
- · Full analytics (history + exports)
- · Translations
- · Unlimited views
Free Plan
- · 1 active campaign
- · Basic notification bar
- · Default colors & styles
- · Top position only
Starter Plan
- · 1 active campaign
- · 11 preset gradient backgrounds
- · Full color customization
- · Notification & countdown timer
- · Slide-in animation
- · Top/Bottom positioning
Essential Plan
- · 5 active campaigns
- · Advanced animations (Fade, Bounce)
- · Button & close icon customization
- · Everything in Starter
Ultimate Plan
- · Custom feature requests
- · Everything in Essential
- · Priority live chat support
- · Unlimited campaigns
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureQuickly communicate with your customers on any page using customizable announcement bars. No coding required. Launch a new campaign quick and easy. Promote Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday, and gift sales, product drops, and shipping deadlines in seconds. With targeting, scheduling, and flexible design options, you can deliver the right message at the right time to boost engagement and drive conversions.
Scott Announcer & Countdown helps merchants display important messages and time-sensitive offers through customizable notification bars. Create stunning announcements with real-time countdown timers, choose from 11 beautiful gradient backgrounds, and customize colors, fonts, and animations to match your brand.
- Create unlimited customizable announcement bars for any page
- Easy set-up with a live preview. No coding needed. Choose from 40 templates
- Display rotating or multiple announcement messages
- Schedule campaigns for sales, launches, and promotions
- Customizable notification bars with countdown timers for time-sensitive offers
- 11 preset gradient backgrounds, custom colors, and smooth slide-in animations
- Easy campaign management with top/bottom positioning and button customization
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 |  Flash Announcement Bar |  Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 39 | 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Flash Announcement Bar | Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 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 | Flash Announcement Bar | Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month(ahead) | $9.60/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Flash Announcement Bar | Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #61(ahead) | #418 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 6, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Website on Demand Studio, LLC | ROR |
FAQ
Flash Announcement Bar and Scott Announcer & Countdown: common questions
- Is Flash Announcement Bar or Scott Announcer & Countdown cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for Flash Announcement Bar and $9.60/month for Scott Announcer & Countdown. 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?
- Flash Announcement Bar lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Color and font, Custom CSS, Emojis, Free shipping. Scott Announcer & Countdown lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Animations, Backgrounds. 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 8, 2026 for Flash Announcement Bar, Oct 14, 2026 for Scott Announcer & Countdown; 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 8, 2026 for Flash Announcement Bar, Oct 14, 2026 for Scott Announcer & Countdown. 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.