Halo: Whatsapp Chat Button vs Floating Chat Button
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Mar 16, 2026 for Halo, Oct 13, 2026 for Floating Chat Button.
The short answer
- Only Floating Chat Button lists a free plan.
- Floating Chat Button lists 6 features Halo’s listing doesn’t mention, including Chat assignment, Chat buttons, Chat flows.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Button position & animation
- · Custom button styling & colors
- · Icon size adjustments
- · Mobile & desktop visibility
- · Pre-filled chat messages
- · Single WhatsApp number
Monthly Plan
- · All Free features, plus:
- · Custom icons & icon shapes
- · Hide button on specific pages
- · Hide schedule by day & time
- · Multi-Agent WhatsApp support
- · Product page WhatsApp support
Yearly Plan
- · All Free & Monthly features, plus:
- · Priority email support
- · Save $25.10 per year
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThe app makes it easy for customers to reach you on WhatsApp while they’re browsing your store. With a visible chat button, shoppers can ask questions, get clarity, and connect with your support team. You stay in control of when it shows, how it looks, and who handles the conversation 💬
Floating Chat Button helps merchants connect with customers in real time by adding a floating WA button to their storefront. This easy-to-use app allows you to customize the button’s appearance, position, and behavior with no coding required.
- Add a floating whatsapp chat button
- Customize the look and position of the Chat button
- Configure agents with roles and different phone numbers
- WhatsApp Integration – Connect your WhatsApp number effortlessly.
- Floating Button – Display on all pages with position control.
- Display Options – Choose between icon-only or icon + text formats.
- Custom Design – Use predefined icons or upload your own.
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 |  Halo |  Floating Chat Button |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Halo | Floating Chat Button |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 4 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Halo | Floating Chat Button |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $5/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Halo | Floating Chat Button |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #803 | #117(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 11, 2026 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | FreeTime Ventures LLC | Hexagn |
FAQ
Halo and Floating Chat Button: common questions
- Is Halo or Floating Chat Button cheaper?
- Only Floating Chat Button 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?
- Floating Chat Button lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Chat assignment, Chat buttons, Chat flows, Chat window. 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 Mar 16, 2026 for Halo, Oct 13, 2026 for Floating Chat Button; 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 Mar 16, 2026 for Halo, Oct 13, 2026 for Floating Chat Button. 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.