Orbit: AI Shopping Assistant vs ShopWhisper
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jul 7, 2026 for Orbit, Oct 13, 2026 for ShopWhisper.
The short answer
- Only ShopWhisper lists a free plan.
- Orbit lists 7 features ShopWhisper’s listing doesn’t mention, including Chat buttons, Color and font, Greetings.
Head to head
Free
Starter
Growth
Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOrbit adds an AI chat and voice assistant to your storefront that answers shopper questions accurately, not from guesses. It replies using a live view of your product catalog and a knowledge base you control, so answers about products, shipping, returns, and orders stay correct and on-brand. Shoppers can search products, add to cart, and start checkout right inside the conversation.
ShopWhisper adds an AI-powered voice widget to your storefront that engages customers in real-time conversation. Shoppers can ask about products, get personalized recommendations, and add items to cart, all by voice. Built on Google Gemini, it understands your full product catalog and speaks naturally. Includes an embedded merchant dashboard for tracking conversations, managing credits, and configuring AI behavior.
- AI chat assistant that answers shopper questions from your live catalog
- Optional real-time voice assistant for hands-free shopping
- Search products, add to cart, and start checkout inside the chat
- Custom knowledge base for your FAQs, shipping, and return policies
- AI voice conversations, customers ask questions and shop by talking naturally
- Smart product recommendations based on your full catalog and customer intent
- Embedded merchant dashboard with analytics, credit tracking, and AI settings
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 |  Orbit |  ShopWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Orbit | ShopWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Orbit | ShopWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Orbit | ShopWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #836 | #534(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 17, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Siddhiva Tech | ShopWhisper.ai |
FAQ
Orbit and ShopWhisper: common questions
- Is Orbit or ShopWhisper cheaper?
- Only ShopWhisper lists a free plan. 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?
- Orbit lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Chat buttons, Color and font, Greetings, Live chat. ShopWhisper lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Chat window. 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 Jul 7, 2026 for Orbit, Oct 13, 2026 for ShopWhisper; 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 Jul 7, 2026 for Orbit, Oct 13, 2026 for ShopWhisper. 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.