EC ‑ Google Reviews vs Google Reviews Pro
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 EC, Oct 13, 2026 for Google Reviews Pro.
The short answer
- Only EC lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for EC and $2.99/month for Google Reviews Pro.
- EC lists 14 features Google Reviews Pro’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Carousels, Email requests.
Head to head
- 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
- · 24/7 Chat & Email Support
- · 7 Customizable Widget Layouts
- · Auto Review Sync
- · Create 1 Widget Instance
- · Display a Limited Number of Reviews
Platinum
- · 100 Email Review Requests/Mo
- · 24/7 Chat & Email Support
- · 30+ Premium Customizable Widget Layouts
- · AI Review Replies & Widget Summaries
- · Auto-Sync (24 Hrs) - 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
Pro plan
- · Display all of yours google reviews
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShow shoppers real Google reviews and grow your rating over time. Connect your Google Maps, Google Business Profile, or Merchant Center & sync to your store automatically. Choose the layout that fits your store design and put it on your homepage, product pages, or every page. After each order is fulfilled, EC emails the customer a link to review you on Google.
Google Reviews Pro lets you sync and display your Google Business reviews on any Shopify store page. With customizable widgets, you can show star ratings, review snippets, and customer testimonials on product pages, the homepage, or landing pages. Authentic Google reviews give shoppers the social proof they need to buy with confidence.
- 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.
- Sync Google reviews automatically in real time
- Customizable review widget for any store page
- Display star ratings and rich review snippets
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 |  EC |  Google Reviews Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 7,050 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +56 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 170 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 4% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | EC | Google Reviews Pro |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 604 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 10 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 26% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | EC | Google Reviews Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | $2.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | EC | Google Reviews Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #2 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #10 in Product reviews | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jul 18, 2023 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Languages | 12 | 1 |
| Developer | Entangle Commerce | Prestasafe |
FAQ
EC and Google Reviews Pro: common questions
- Is EC or Google Reviews Pro cheaper?
- Only EC lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for EC and $2.99/month for Google Reviews Pro. 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 8, 2026 for EC, Oct 13, 2026 for Google Reviews Pro; 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 EC, Oct 13, 2026 for Google Reviews Pro. 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.