MyShop ‑ Whats APP Chat Button vs AR: WhatsApp API Automation
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for MyShop, Nov 4, 2026 for AR.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99/month for MyShop and $4.99/month for AR.
- MyShop lists 12 features AR’s listing doesn’t mention, including Chat flows, Chat window, Color and font.
Head to head
- India
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Add Email and Phone features.
- · Brand name hidden!
- · Unlimited usage.
- · WhatsApp customization.
Pro
- · Assign agents.
- · Assign staff and add custom numbers.
- · Priority communication.
- · Professional analytics dashboard.
- · Use all platforms without limits.
Free
- · 50 automation sends per month
- · Automated fulfillment updates
- · Automated order confirmations
- · Cart page WhatsApp button
- · Floating WhatsApp widget
- · Full widget customization
Starter
- · 3 automations: confirmation, fulfillment
- · 500 WhatsApp messages per month
- · All 4 storefront widgets included
- · Analytics dashboard included
- · Full widget color & branding control
- · Order confirm/cancel buttons for custome
Growth
- · 2,500 WhatsApp messages per month
- · All 4 storefront widgets included
- · All 6 automations unlocked
- · Analytics dashboard included
- · Back-in-stock & review request alerts
- · Full widget color & branding control
Pro
- · 5,000 WhatsApp messages per month
- · All 4 storefront widgets included
- · All 6 automations unlocked
- · Custom message templates
- · Full widget color & branding control
- · Image & media message Templates
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMyShop: WhatsApp Chat Buttons lets you connect with customers instantly using WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Telegram, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, phone, and email. You can assign agents, add staff, customize button design and position, and control visibility with smart triggers.
Many customers prefer WhatsApp over email or phone for order updates. This app connects your WhatsApp Business account to your store so you can communicate with customers directly. It adds a WhatsApp button to your storefront so shoppers can start a chat instantly.
- You can create a special WhatsApp button for your website.
- You can add a call now button.
- You can add a contact via email button.
- You can hide or show it on computer and mobile version.
- WhatsApp button on storefront and product pages
- Automated WhatsApp order confirmations
- Automated shipping and delivery updates
- Abandoned cart recovery via WhatsApp
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 |  MyShop |  AR |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,044 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −10 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 11 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 10% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | India, Turkey, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | MyShop | AR |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.1 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 45 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
MyShop and AR: common questions
- Is MyShop or AR cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99/month for MyShop and $4.99/month for AR. 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?
- MyShop lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Chat flows, Chat window, Color and font, Email chat. AR lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Cart recovery, COD verification, Order updates, Product recommendations. 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 for MyShop, Nov 4, 2026 for AR; 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 for MyShop, Nov 4, 2026 for AR. 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.