Gate Age Verification vs ProofAge
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 Gate Age Verification, Oct 13, 2026 for ProofAge.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $1.99/month for Gate Age Verification and $15/month for ProofAge.
- Gate Age Verification lists 4 features ProofAge’s listing doesn’t mention, including Buttons, Checkboxes, Color and font.
Head to head
Pro
Base
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGate adds a sleek age verification popup to your storefront, ensuring compliance with age-restricted product regulations. Choose from 3 verification methods: Yes/No buttons, Checkbox confirmation, or Date of Birth input. Customize everything from the admin panel: pick from 8 color themes or create your own, adjust border radius, button style, and overlay effect. Settings sync instantly to your store.
ProofAge helps merchants sell age-restricted products on Shopify with a storefront age gate. Merchants can turn the gate on in the theme, apply it to all products or selected collections, and choose the verification settings that fit their store. This helps stores check shopper age before purchase while keeping setup and day-to-day management simple.
- 3 verification methods: Yes/No, Checkbox, or Date of Birth
- 8 color themes + full custom colors, border radius, and button styles
- No visitor data collected — privacy-friendly, cookie-based only
- Verify shopper age on your storefront
- Apply the gate to all products or selected collections
- Support localized buyer verification flows
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 |  Gate Age Verification |  ProofAge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gate Age Verification | ProofAge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pricing
| Measure | Gate Age Verification | ProofAge |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1.99/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Gate Age Verification | ProofAge |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #519 | #383(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 6, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 27 |
| Developer | Acme Digital | IT Brains SASU |
FAQ
Gate Age Verification and ProofAge: common questions
- Is Gate Age Verification or ProofAge cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $1.99/month for Gate Age Verification and $15/month for ProofAge. 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?
- Gate Age Verification lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Buttons, Checkboxes, Color and font, Custom text. ProofAge lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Multi-language. 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 Gate Age Verification, Oct 13, 2026 for ProofAge; 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 Gate Age Verification, Oct 13, 2026 for ProofAge. 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.