Layaway: Reserve & Deposit vs Reservo Deposits & Layaway
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Layaway, Nov 8, 2026 for Reservo Deposits & Layaway.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $17/month for Layaway and $19/month for Reservo Deposits & Layaway.
- Layaway lists 4 features Reservo Deposits & Layaway’s listing doesn’t mention, including Inventory levels, Multi-location, Save cart.
Head to head
- Canada
- France
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic
In-person only
- · Automatic stock holds and expiry
- · Manage reservations in Admin and POS
- · Staff and customer email notifications
- · Unlimited in-person reservations
In-person & Online
- · Customer account reservation tracking
- · Deposit payment links and deadlines
- · Everything in In-person only
- · Online deposits on in-stock items
- · Unlimited online reservations
Automation
- · Connect other systems via Shopify Flow
- · Everything in In-person & Online
- · Out-of-stock reservations and deposits
- · Product waitlists
- · Shopify Flow triggers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureLayaway - Reserve Products adds a digital layaway system to POS. Staff reserve products from the POS cart, locking inventory for a specific customer. An optional deposit can be collected upfront, creating a Shopify order instantly. Payments are tracked over time at POS. On expiry, reserved stock is automatically restored. Hold periods, auto-expiry, and email notifications are fully configurable.
Take online deposits and turn hesitation into committed sales. Hold in-stock items as customers decide, in store or from your product page. For sold-out variants, eligible items can take a deposit before stock arrives. Others join a first-come waitlist and receive a payment link after restock. A paid deposit creates a Shopify order; an unpaid request holds no stock.
- Reserve products from the POS cart and lock inventory for a specific customer.
- Collect an optional deposit upfront and track partial payments at POS over time.
- Set custom hold periods with auto-expiry and automatic stock restoration.
- Send email notifications to customers before their layaway expires.
- Reserve stock instantly at checkout for high-demand or limited items
- Set a reservation period (e.g. 7 days) with automatic expiry logic
- View and manage open layaways in your POS admin dashboard
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 |  Layaway |  Reservo Deposits & Layaway |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 4 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | Canada, France, Germany |
Reviews
| Measure | Layaway | Reservo Deposits & Layaway |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 6 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Layaway | Reservo Deposits & Layaway |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $17/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Layaway | Reservo Deposits & Layaway |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #57 | #41 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 12, 2026 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | Molsoft | United Apps |
FAQ
Layaway and Reservo Deposits & Layaway: common questions
- Is Layaway or Reservo Deposits & Layaway cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $17/month for Layaway and $19/month for Reservo Deposits & Layaway. 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?
- Layaway lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Inventory levels, Multi-location, Save cart, Stock transfer. Reservo Deposits & Layaway lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-updates, Order editing. 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 14, 2026 for Layaway, Nov 8, 2026 for Reservo Deposits & Layaway; 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 14, 2026 for Layaway, Nov 8, 2026 for Reservo Deposits & Layaway. 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.