KeepFormat vs Ciwi: AI Language Translate
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 2, 2026 for KeepFormat, Nov 9, 2026 for Ciwi.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for KeepFormat and $7.99/month for Ciwi.
- Ciwi lists 11 features KeepFormat’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-sync translations, Country selector, Geolocation.
Head to head
- Hong Kong
- China
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 10 free translated image credits
- · Auto route by store language
- · Email support
Premium
- · 100 image translations monthly
- · Auto route by store language
- · Email support
- · Retry failed translations
- · Theme adaptation by request
Free
- · 500,000 free credits
- · Edit translations anytime
- · Translate into 148 languages
Basic
- · 2M translation credits/month
- · AI glossary for consistent terminology
- · Auto language & currency switching by IP
- · Custom prompts for your brand voice
- · Everything in Free, plus
Pro
- · 5M translation credits/month
- · Automatic translation for new content
- · Everything in Basic, plus
- · Localized product images
- · Multilingual image alt text
Premium
- · 15M translation credits/month
- · Everything in Pro, plus
- · Manual review by translation experts
- · One-on-one human support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTranslate product images into every language your store sells in. KeepFormat rewrites the text inside your images with AI — layout, fonts and colors stay exactly as designed — then automatically shows each shopper the product image in their language. No redesigning banners in Canva, no duplicating products per market. Review every translation side by side before it goes live; originals are never modified.
Translate and localize your store with fast, bulk AI translation in 148 languages. Automatically translate products, themes, metafields, images, and SEO content. Go beyond Shopify Translate & Adapt with image translation, third-party app support，RTL support, and flexible language options. Custom glossaries and AI prompts keep translations accurate and consistent with your brand voice.
- Generate localized product images for multiple languages.
- Keep the original image layout while replacing text with localized copy.
- Side-by-side review before any image reaches your storefront
- Customers see the product image version that matches their selected language
- Translate languages(147+) with AI(ChatGPT4,DeepSeek,Qwen)
- Conversion for 200+ currencies and automatically switch based on IP
- Glossaries and language packs ensure that translations are authentic
- Compliant with Shopify data structure, supports meta fields and Liquid
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 |  KeepFormat |  Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 22 |
| 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 | Electronics, Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | Not published | Hong Kong, China, Germany |
Reviews
| Measure | KeepFormat | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.6 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 25 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | KeepFormat | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.90/month | $7.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | KeepFormat | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #165 | #32(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Languages | 7 | 15 |
| Developer | BIGK LABS | BOGDA COMPANY LIMITED |
FAQ
KeepFormat and Ciwi: common questions
- Is KeepFormat or Ciwi cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for KeepFormat and $7.99/month for Ciwi. 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?
- KeepFormat lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Image translation. Ciwi lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-sync translations, Country selector, Geolocation, Glossary management. 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 2, 2026 for KeepFormat, Nov 9, 2026 for Ciwi; 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 2, 2026 for KeepFormat, Nov 9, 2026 for Ciwi. 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.