Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher vs Dibs – Preorders & Backorders
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Dibs is detected on 1.6× as many Shopify stores as Pay Later, Split Pay: 13 vs 8 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Pay Later, Split Pay 3.5 from 8 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- Dibs lists 8 features Pay Later, Split Pay’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Crowdfunding, Made-to-order.
Head to head
- United States
- Canada
- France
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Italy
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Unlimited Plan
- · Card on file
- · No Processing fees
- · Payment options on Product or Cart page
- · Support COD orders for INDIAN customers
- · Unlimited Orders
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCustomers are eager to buy your high-value, made-to-order preorders but may need flexible payment options. Offering Partial payment, Deferred Payment, Split payment, Deposits, Pay Later, NET30 or Pre Order payment options with card on file that can boost sales and loyalty. Set up payment reminders or charge the remaining balance from the card on file when shipping. Automate payment reminder emails.
Boost sales with Dibs for pre-launch and out-of-stock scenarios. Manage pre order and backorders to enable purchase of coming soon items. Offer partial deposits, book now pay later and automate payment reminders for scheduled collections. Prevent overselling with checkout validation and inventory tracking. Perfect for made to order items, presales and product launches.
- Deferred, Partial, Split, Deposits, Pay Later, COD or NET30 payment options
- Payment options on Product (Deposit on Products) or cart page (Deposit on total)
- Charge customer their balance on their card before shipping or on due date
- One click setup. Can be managed from theme customize. Support all languages
- Supports preorder and backorder plans with product-level customization options.
- Supports both partial and full payments, enhancing transaction flexibility.
- Dashboard to monitor preorder and backorder performance, orders, and statuses.
- Send shipping update emails and automate reminders emails with payment due link.
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 |  Pay Later, Split Pay |  Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | 13(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | −2 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Toys & Games |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, France | United States, Hong Kong, Italy |
Reviews
| Measure | Pay Later, Split Pay | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.5 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 8 | 149(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Pay Later, Split Pay | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 4 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Pay Later, Split Pay | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #77 | #10(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Oct 2, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CypherHub | Logbase |
FAQ
Pay Later, Split Pay and Dibs: common questions
- Which is more popular, Pay Later, Split Pay or Dibs?
- Dibs is detected on 1.6× as many Shopify stores as Pay Later, Split Pay: 13 vs 8 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Which has better reviews, Pay Later, Split Pay or Dibs?
- On the Shopify App Store: Pay Later, Split Pay 3.5 from 8 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Pay Later, Split Pay lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Custom branding, Custom text, Discounts, Manual payment. Dibs lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Crowdfunding, Made-to-order, Mixed cart. 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 9, 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 Nov 9, 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.