idealo Connect vs LC Custom Google Shopping Feed
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 idealo Connect, Oct 20, 2026 for LC Custom Google Shopping Feed.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: idealo Connect 3.5 from 79 reviews and LC Custom Google Shopping Feed 4.9 from 130 reviews.
- Only LC Custom Google Shopping Feed lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for idealo Connect and $9/month for LC Custom Google Shopping Feed.
- idealo Connect lists 7 features LC Custom Google Shopping Feed’s listing doesn’t mention, including Conversion tracking, Custom labels, Multi-language.
Head to head
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Starter - 10€
- · Auto data update every 120 min
- · Custom shipping settings
- · Flexible product filters
- · Listing on idealo DE/AT/UK/ES/IT/FR
- · Predefined idealo meta field mapping
- · Up to 100 variants
Standard - 20€
- · Auto data update every 60 min
- · Custom shipping settings
- · Customised product data mapping
- · Flexible product filters
- · Listing on idealo DE/AT/UK/ES/IT/FR
- · Up to 1,000 variants
Premium - 30€
- · Auto data update every 30 min
- · Custom shipping settings
- · Customised product data mapping
- · Flexible product filters
- · Listing on idealo DE/AT/UK/ES/IT/FR
- · Unlimited variants
Free
- · Custom XML, CSV, TXT feeds
- · Daily automatic sync
- · Email/Chat Support 24/7
- · Feed customizations
- · Up to 1000 SKUs
- · Up to 2 feeds
Pay as you go
- · AI assistant
- · All Free features
- · Currency conversion
- · From 2500 SKUs
- · From 5 Feeds
- · Hourly products update
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- Quickly and easily categorize products by fields like type, vendor, or category.
- Set custom rules for better data feed optimization per channel's requirements.
- Run quality checks, find & fix feed errors before going live.
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 |  idealo Connect |  LC Custom Google Shopping Feed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | idealo Connect | LC Custom Google Shopping Feed |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.5 ★ | 4.9 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 79 | 130(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 1% |
Pricing
| Measure | idealo Connect | LC Custom Google Shopping Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | idealo Connect | LC Custom Google Shopping Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #46 | #8(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Aug 3, 2020 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Languages | 4 | 1 |
| Developer | Eshop Guide | LitCommerce Feed |
FAQ
idealo Connect and LC Custom Google Shopping Feed: common questions
- Is idealo Connect or LC Custom Google Shopping Feed cheaper?
- Only LC Custom Google Shopping Feed lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for idealo Connect and $9/month for LC Custom Google Shopping Feed. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, idealo Connect or LC Custom Google Shopping Feed?
- On the Shopify App Store: idealo Connect 3.5 from 79 reviews and LC Custom Google Shopping Feed 4.9 from 130 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- idealo Connect lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Conversion tracking, Custom labels, Multi-language, Product selection. LC Custom Google Shopping Feed lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk upload, Custom formulas, Custom rules, Inventory sync. 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 idealo Connect, Oct 20, 2026 for LC Custom Google Shopping Feed; 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 idealo Connect, Oct 20, 2026 for LC Custom Google Shopping Feed. 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.