GaterAge vs NA Age Verification
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 GaterAge, Nov 9, 2026 for NA Age Verification.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for GaterAge and $3.95/month for NA Age Verification.
- NA Age Verification lists 5 features GaterAge’s listing doesn’t mention, including Checkboxes, Pop-ups, Product warnings.
Head to head
Age Verification, Age Check, Age Gate Popup (+before checkout)
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Set your own verification age
- · Storefront customisability
Professional
- · Checkout product targeting
- · Custom checkout messaging
- · Remove GaterAge branding
- · Restrict storefront verification by page
- · Set your own verification age
- · Storefront customisability
Free
- · Highly customizable age check popup
- · Yes/No, checkbox, or date of birth
Plus
- · All free plan features
- · Custom button appearance
- · Custom popup text/background/overlay
- · Show popup on specific pages
Pro
- · All Plus features
- · Disable checkout button until verified
- · Get birthday in Klaviyo
- · Get file upload with order notes
- · Popup on checkout
- · Show age verification in order notes
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGaterAge helps merchants manage age-restricted products by adding a simple, customisable age check to their storefront and checkout. Set age requirements, choose where and when the prompt appears, and customise the design to fit your brand. The app works with most themes and includes a checkout extension for added coverage.
Easily add age verification to your online store! The app automatically installs on your store (no need to mess with code or wait for a developer to help you!) and adds a professional age verification screen that can appear when the customer enters your website and before they checkout.
- Customise age check prompts for both storefront and checkout.
- Set age limits and control when and where prompts appear.
- Update settings easily from the admin without editing code.
- Verify age just before checkout by disabling checkout button or showing a popup
- Add age verification status to order details for record keeping
- Only show the age check screen where you need it using custom page rules
- Verify age using simple yes/no buttons, birthday entry, or with a checkbox
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 |  GaterAge |  NA Age Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2,633 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +18 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 39 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 5% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | GaterAge | NA Age Verification |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 88 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | GaterAge | NA Age Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $3.95/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | GaterAge | NA Age Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #522 | #48(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #5 in Legal |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 19, 2025 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Ordello | Northern Apps |
FAQ
GaterAge and NA Age Verification: common questions
- Is GaterAge or NA Age Verification cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for GaterAge and $3.95/month for NA Age Verification. 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?
- GaterAge lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Product targeting. NA Age Verification lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Checkboxes, Pop-ups, Product warnings, Remember me. 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 GaterAge, Nov 9, 2026 for NA Age Verification; 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 GaterAge, Nov 9, 2026 for NA Age Verification. 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.