OrderMax vs Patchey KDS
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $35/month for OrderMax and $24.99/month for Patchey KDS.
Head to head
Starter
- · Purchase Orders
- · Special Orders
- · Vendor Management
- · Work Orders
Basic
- · Custom order status workflow
- · Fullscreen kitchen display
- · Instant new order sound alerts
- · Kitchen performance analytics
- · Order history and daily statistics
- · Order preparation timers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOrderMax helps retailers manage orders that fall outside standard Shopify workflows. Create and track special orders for out-of-stock or custom items, manage repair and service work orders, and send purchase orders directly to vendors. Customers automatically receive email updates as their order moves through each status. Track deposits, partial payments, and remaining balances for every order.
Patchey KDS helps restaurants manage Shopify orders from a clear kitchen display. Teams can view live order tickets, complete and reopen orders, print kitchen tickets, create secure tablet display links, track inventory, update stock, and review daily activity. Built for busy kitchens, Patchey KDS keeps orders, tickets, stock, and kitchen workflow organized in one simple app.
- Special Orders
- Work Orders
- Payment Tracking
- Purchase Orders
- Live kitchen display for Shopify orders, tickets, and order status
- Secure tablet display links with regenerate and disable controls
- Complete, reopen, and print kitchen tickets from one workflow
- Inventory tools to restock, set quantity, and mark items out
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 |  OrderMax |  Patchey KDS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | OrderMax | Patchey KDS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | OrderMax | Patchey KDS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $35/month | $24.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 15 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | OrderMax | Patchey KDS |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #220(ahead) | #343 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 28, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Knollwood Labs | StonRock |
FAQ
OrderMax and Patchey KDS: common questions
- Is OrderMax or Patchey KDS cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $35/month for OrderMax and $24.99/month for Patchey KDS. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 13, 2026; 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 13, 2026. 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.