Marqo Search and Recs vs Mentions IQ
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 20, 2026 for Marqo Search and Recs, Oct 13, 2026 for Mentions IQ.
The short answer
- Marqo Search and Recs lists 4 features Mentions IQ’s listing doesn’t mention, including Autocomplete, Image search, Personalized search.
Head to head
Basic
- · Admin Smart Recommendations Widget
- · Customizable UI elements
- · Smart Recommendations Online Store Block
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMarqo Search and Recs syncs your Shopify product catalog to your Marqo account. When products are added, updated, or removed in Shopify, the app automatically keeps your Marqo index in sync via webhooks. Connect your Marqo API key in the app settings to start syncing.
Help conversion and decrease time to purchase by recommending matching products to customers as soon as they visit your store. We intelligently parse product details to create ai experts on your offerings, giving customers immediate access to knowledgable recommendations without having to tirelessly browse offerings or contact support.
- Automatically syncs products to your Marqo search index
- Real-time updates via webhooks when products change
- Data indexing starts after you connect your Marqo API key
- Automated product embedding.
- Semantic search based on user input.
- Conversion oriented rationale for recommendations.
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 |  Marqo Search and Recs |  Mentions IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Marqo Search and Recs | Mentions IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Marqo Search and Recs | Mentions IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $20/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Marqo Search and Recs | Mentions IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #252 | #222(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 1, 2026 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Marqo | Mentions IQ |
FAQ
Marqo Search and Recs and Mentions IQ: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Marqo Search and Recs lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Autocomplete, Image search, Personalized search, Search suggestions. Mentions IQ lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom ranking, Custom styling. 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 20, 2026 for Marqo Search and Recs, Oct 13, 2026 for Mentions IQ; 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 20, 2026 for Marqo Search and Recs, Oct 13, 2026 for Mentions IQ. 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.