Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar vs Ticktock Discount
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 Hextom, Oct 13, 2026 for Ticktock Discount.
The short answer
- Only Hextom lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Hextom and $6.99/month for Ticktock Discount.
- Hextom lists 56 features Ticktock Discount’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing, Analytics, Animations.
Head to head
Add urgency to flash sales, promotions, and boost sales
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Add link to bar
- · Device targeting
- · Display at any desired position
- · Emoji support on bar
- · Event based timer
- · Page targeting
Premium
- · Bar background images
- · Free plan plus...
- · Geo targeting with Shopify Markets
- · Social/UTM targeting
- · Unlimited active bars
- · daily, weekly, recurring timers
Standard Plan
- · All features.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCountdown Timer Bar can help you add a sense of urgency in your sales events, make your customers feel they must act now to avoid missing out on something important, and drive more sales. The App supports various types of timers, such as one-time, auto-recurring, daily & weekly timer. You can use them for different sales events. It also offers targeting options including geo location, customer, page, etc.
TickTock Discount helps merchants drive sales by allowing them to create time-based decreasing discounts. This simple tool encourages quick customer decisions, enhancing conversion rates. Ideal for merchants seeking to capitalize on peak shopping times or clear inventory quickly. By setting up flash sales, you can easily attract more customers and maintain a steady revenue flow without complicated setups.
- One-time, auto-recurring, daily & weekly timers can fit different types of sales
- Advanced targeting geo location, customer, page, product, device targeting
- Scheduling, you can plan sales events in advance for events like Black Friday
- Fully customizable with various rotation & animation, background images & styles
- Dynamic Discounts: Adjusts discounts over time to enhance purchase urgency.
- Global Reminder: Activates a banner to countdown to the next discount change.
- Simplified Setup: Easy to set up and manage discounts without technical support.
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 |  Hextom |  Ticktock Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3,950 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −22 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 82 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 23% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Hextom | Ticktock Discount |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 762 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 67% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Hextom | Ticktock Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $6.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Hextom | Ticktock Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #8 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #3 in Countdown timer | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 20, 2015 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 9 | Not published |
| Developer | Hextom | Loopcraft Studio |
FAQ
Hextom and Ticktock Discount: common questions
- Is Hextom or Ticktock Discount cheaper?
- Only Hextom lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Hextom and $6.99/month for Ticktock Discount. 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?
- Hextom lists 56 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, Analytics, Animations, Announcement bar. 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 Hextom, Oct 13, 2026 for Ticktock Discount; 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 Hextom, Oct 13, 2026 for Ticktock Discount. 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.