GMC Review Opt‑In Connector vs EC ‑ Google Reviews
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026.
The short answer
- EC is detected on 3203× as many Shopify stores as GMC Review Opt‑In Connector: 6,406 vs 2 as of Nov 3, 2026.
- Only EC lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for GMC Review Opt‑In Connector and $4.99/month for EC.
- EC lists 14 features GMC Review Opt‑In Connector’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Carousels, Email requests.
Head to head
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- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
Free
- · 24/7 Chat & Email Support
- · 7 Customizable Widget Layouts
- · Create 1 Widget Instance
- · Display a Limited Number of Reviews
- · Manual Review Sync
Platinum
- · 100 Email Review Requests/Mo
- · 24/7 Chat & Email Support
- · 25+ Premium Customizable Widget Layouts
- · AI Review Replies & Widget Summaries
- · Auto-Sync Unlimited Reviews
- · Create Multiple Widgets
Pro
- · 1,000 Email Review Requests/Mo
- · Auto-Translate Reviews to Store Language
- · Bulk CSV Email Sending
- · Everything in Platinum Plan
- · Fully Automated AI Replies
- · Priority VIP Support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEnable Google Customer Reviews for your Shopify store by collecting customer opt-ins on the thank-you page. The app prompts customers after purchase to participate in Google's review survey. Customers who opt in receive a survey email from Google. Their feedback appears as star ratings in Google Shopping ads, helping shoppers make informed purchase decisions.
NEW! Multi-Widget Support. Enhance your sales with Google Customer Reviews by beautifully displaying them on your store. Our app offers customizable designs, automatic review collection, AI-generated summaries, AI-powered review responses, language-based translation, and the ability to filter out unwanted reviews. A simple installation process can effortlessly boost your store's authenticity and customer confidence.
- Star ratings displayed in your Google Shopping ads and listings.
- Easy setup with just your Google Merchant Center ID.
- No coding or developer help needed.
- Collect genuine Google-verified reviews for every order.
- NEW: Automatically sends email requests to collect positive reviews.
- NEW: Email analytics, Review requests from CSV or Past Customers (2 months old)
- Sync and display reviews from your Google Business Profile on your store.
- Filter out unwanted reviews by author or keywords.
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 |  GMC Review Opt‑In Connector |  EC |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2 | 6,406(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +33 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 159 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 4% |
| Top store categories | Sporting Goods | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | United States | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | GMC Review Opt‑In Connector | EC |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 678 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 10 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 28% |
Pricing
| Measure | GMC Review Opt‑In Connector | EC |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | GMC Review Opt‑In Connector | EC |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #45 | #2 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #10 in Product reviews |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 3, 2025 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 12 |
| Developer | GrowthSRC Media | Entangle Commerce |
FAQ
GMC Review Opt‑In Connector and EC: common questions
- Which is more popular, GMC Review Opt‑In Connector or EC?
- EC is detected on 3203× as many Shopify stores as GMC Review Opt‑In Connector: 6,406 vs 2 as of Nov 3, 2026.
- Is GMC Review Opt‑In Connector or EC cheaper?
- Only EC lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for GMC Review Opt‑In Connector and $4.99/month for EC. 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?
- EC lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Carousels, Email requests, Filtering. 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 3, 2026; 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 3, 2026. 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.