Houghton Sticky Cart vs XB: Sticky Add To Cart Button
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Houghton Sticky Cart, Nov 7, 2026 for XB.
The short answer
- Only Houghton Sticky Cart lists a free plan.
- XB lists 9 features Houghton Sticky Cart’s listing doesn’t mention, including Animations, Backgrounds, Banner position.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Boost Desktop Conversions
- · No Coding Required
- · Safe 1-Click Installation
- · Sticky Cart for Desktop Only
- · Zero Impact on Page Speed
Pro
- · Fast Loading Native App
- · Full Color Customization
- · Lifetime Access (Pay Once)
- · Unlimited Traffic & Orders
- · Unlock Mobile Sticky Cart
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureHoughton Sticky Cart makes it easier for your customers to complete their purchase, even when scrolling through long product descriptions. By adding a persistent "Add to Cart" bar to your product pages, this app reduces friction and captures sales that might otherwise be lost. Built strictly as a Theme App Extension, it requires no code changes and protects your store's loading speed.
Keep your Add to Cart button always visible to reduce drop-offs and increase conversions. Our app offers mobile-first sticky bars, multiple layouts, and full customization that fits perfectly with any Shopify theme. Enjoy responsive design, separate mobile/desktop controls, countdown timers for urgency, and seamless UX that helps customers checkout faster.
- Keep the Add to Cart button visible as customers scroll to prevent lost sales.
- Customize colors and styles instantly using the native Shopify Theme Editor.
- Installs safely without editing your theme code or slowing down your store.
- Multiple templates: easily choose designs to enhance the shopping experience
- Flexible positions and display options
- Optimized settings for both mobile and desktop experiences
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 |  Houghton Sticky Cart |  XB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Houghton Sticky Cart | XB |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 38 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Houghton Sticky Cart | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Houghton Sticky Cart | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #15 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #9 on Rookies in Banners |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jan 9, 2026 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Houghton Digital | Xboost |
FAQ
Houghton Sticky Cart and XB: common questions
- Is Houghton Sticky Cart or XB cheaper?
- Only Houghton Sticky Cart 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?
- Houghton Sticky Cart lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom styles, Sticky cart. XB lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Animations, Backgrounds, Banner position, Color and font. 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Houghton Sticky Cart, Nov 7, 2026 for XB; 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Houghton Sticky Cart, Nov 7, 2026 for XB. 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.