EC ‑ Google Reviews vs Trustio Smart Google Reviews
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, Aug 13, 2026 for Trustio Smart Google Reviews.
The short answer
- Only EC lists a free plan.
- Trustio Smart Google Reviews lists 5 features EC’s listing doesn’t mention, including All reviews page, Media galleries, Photo reviews.
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
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.
Show Google reviews on your store as social proof to build customer trust. Connect location to sync star ratings and reviews, then display them on any page with customizable widget layouts such as Carousel, Grid. Filter reviews by star rating, adjust colors and background to match your brand, and encourage new Google reviews with a direct review link.
- 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 reviews and star ratings from your Google location URL
- Display reviews in Carousel, Grid, or Counter widget layouts
- Filter reviews by star rating
- Collect new Google reviews with a direct review link
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 |  Trustio Smart Google Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 6,919 | 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 | Trustio Smart Google Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 605 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 10 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 26% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | EC | Trustio Smart Google Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | EC | Trustio Smart Google Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #2(ahead) | #154 |
| Shopify App Charts | #10 in Product reviews | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 12 | 1 |
| Developer | Entangle Commerce | Madgic |
FAQ
EC and Trustio Smart Google Reviews: common questions
- Is EC or Trustio Smart Google Reviews cheaper?
- Only EC lists a free plan. 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 3 the others don’t mention, such as Email requests, Import and export, QR codes. Trustio Smart Google Reviews lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as All reviews page, Media galleries, Photo reviews, Product grouping. 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, Aug 13, 2026 for Trustio Smart Google Reviews; 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, Aug 13, 2026 for Trustio Smart Google Reviews. 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.