Launch Control vs Scott Announcer & Countdown
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Launch Control, Oct 14, 2026 for Scott Announcer & Countdown.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Launch Control and $9.60/month for Scott Announcer & Countdown.
- Launch Control lists 3 features Scott Announcer & Countdown’s listing doesn’t mention, including Notification, Product page, Promotional.
Head to head
- Australia
- Canada
- Nigeria
Free
- · 1 Coming Soon product per store
Premium
- · Unlimited products & all features.
Free Plan
- · 1 active campaign
- · Basic notification bar
- · Default colors & styles
- · Top position only
Starter Plan
- · 1 active campaign
- · 11 preset gradient backgrounds
- · Full color customization
- · Notification & countdown timer
- · Slide-in animation
- · Top/Bottom positioning
Essential Plan
- · 5 active campaigns
- · Advanced animations (Fade, Bounce)
- · Button & close icon customization
- · Everything in Starter
Ultimate Plan
- · Custom feature requests
- · Everything in Essential
- · Priority live chat support
- · Unlimited campaigns
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTurn upcoming products into high-demand launches instead of missed sales. Launch Control lets you add “Coming Soon” messaging, countdown timers, and checkout blocking to build anticipation before release. Capture attention early, drive traffic back on launch day, and sell faster when products go live. No code required, quick to set up, and built to increase conversions for every launch.
Scott Announcer & Countdown helps merchants display important messages and time-sensitive offers through customizable notification bars. Create stunning announcements with real-time countdown timers, choose from 11 beautiful gradient backgrounds, and customize colors, fonts, and animations to match your brand.
- One-click toggle – Mark any product as Coming Soon instantly.
- Custom messages & colors – Show messages and match your brand.
- Countdown timer – Optional timer to show when product goes live.
- Checkout blocked – Prevent purchases until release date.
- Customizable notification bars with countdown timers for time-sensitive offers
- 11 preset gradient backgrounds, custom colors, and smooth slide-in animations
- Easy campaign management with top/bottom positioning and button customization
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 |  Launch Control |  Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 5 | 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | Australia, Canada, Nigeria | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Launch Control | Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Launch Control | Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $9.60/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Launch Control | Scott Announcer & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #105(ahead) | #418 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 10, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | wombatguru | ROR |
FAQ
Launch Control and Scott Announcer & Countdown: common questions
- Is Launch Control or Scott Announcer & Countdown cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Launch Control and $9.60/month for Scott Announcer & Countdown. 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?
- Launch Control lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Notification, Product page, Promotional. Scott Announcer & Countdown lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Animations, Backgrounds, Banner position. 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 9, 2026 for Launch Control, Oct 14, 2026 for Scott Announcer & Countdown; 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 9, 2026 for Launch Control, Oct 14, 2026 for Scott Announcer & Countdown. 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.