Inveterate by Onward vs Recurly Commerce Subscriptions
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Inveterate by Onward is detected on 18× as many Shopify stores as Recurly Commerce Subscriptions: 110 vs 6 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Inveterate by Onward 4.9 from 12 reviews and Recurly Commerce Subscriptions 4.0 from 31 reviews.
- Recurly Commerce Subscriptions lists 17 features Inveterate by Onward’s listing doesn’t mention, including Access subscriptions, Curated subscriptions, Custom pricing.
Head to head
Reward loyalty with membership perks & capture repeat revenue
- United States
- Canada
- Denmark
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Custom
- · Everything in Core
- · No platform / transaction fees
- · Premium support
- · Volume-based discounts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSUBSCRIBE TO THE BRAND™. Inveterate lets you customize your own membership program from the ground up, from complimentary rewards to exclusive, paid options. Create different price points, billing frequencies and benefits by tier to entice ongoing growth as your customers deepen their relationship with your brand.
Recurring revenue is the fastest way to build a predictable business, but it only works if subscribers stay and renewals get paid. Recurly Commerce gives your Shopify store the tools to launch subscription programs, keep subscribers engaged, and recover the revenue you’d otherwise lose to failed payments. Checkout stays native to Shopify, so the experience your customers already trust stays the same.
- Use complimentary rewards for casual shoppers + paid tiers for your real fans.
- Create different price points, billing frequencies, and benefits by tier.
- Instantly offer discounts, cash back, and free shipping - no coding required.
- Customize benefits to increase contribution margin and AOV for your store.
- Shopify-First: Seamless setup with Shopify Checkout and Shopify Payments
- Fast Setup & Migration: Launch with low-code tools and automated migrations
- Modular Backend & APIs: Flexible infrastructure to scale and customize
- Powerful Automation: Enable free trials, loyalty rewards, and tiered discounts
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 |  Inveterate by Onward |  Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 110(ahead) | 6 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 4 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Health & Beauty, Animals & Pet Supplies, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, Denmark | United Kingdom, United States, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Inveterate by Onward | Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★(ahead) | 4.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 12 | 31(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Inveterate by Onward | Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Inveterate by Onward | Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #80 | #72(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #13 in Subscriptions | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 22, 2022 | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Inveterate | Recurly, Inc. |
FAQ
Inveterate by Onward and Recurly Commerce Subscriptions: common questions
- Which is more popular, Inveterate by Onward or Recurly Commerce Subscriptions?
- Inveterate by Onward is detected on 18× as many Shopify stores as Recurly Commerce Subscriptions: 110 vs 6 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Which has better reviews, Inveterate by Onward or Recurly Commerce Subscriptions?
- On the Shopify App Store: Inveterate by Onward 4.9 from 12 reviews and Recurly Commerce Subscriptions 4.0 from 31 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Recurly Commerce Subscriptions lists 17 the others don’t mention, such as Access subscriptions, Curated subscriptions, Custom pricing, Custom subscriptions. 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; 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. 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.