Persistent Cart ‑ Sync Devices vs R+ Persistent Cart | Headless
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026 for Persistent Cart, Oct 16, 2026 for R+ Persistent Cart.
The short answer
- Persistent Cart is detected on 150× as many Shopify stores as R+ Persistent Cart: 750 vs 5 as of Nov 4, 2026 for Persistent Cart, Oct 16, 2026 for R+ Persistent Cart.
- On the Shopify App Store: Persistent Cart 4.9 from 64 reviews and R+ Persistent Cart 5.0 from 4 reviews.
- Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Persistent Cart and $15/month for R+ Persistent Cart.
- R+ Persistent Cart lists 2 features Persistent Cart’s listing doesn’t mention, including Multi-language, Triggers.
Head to head
Let customers shop on many devices with the same cart
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Saudi Arabia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Shopify Basic
- · Compatible with all Shopify themes
- · Fast, responsive support
- · For stores on Shopify Basic plan
- · No cart storage time limit
- · Optimized for B2B and wholesale carts
- · Tracks syncs and revenue impact
Shopify Grow
- · Compatible with all Shopify themes
- · Fast, responsive support
- · For stores on Shopify Grow plan
- · No cart storage time limit
- · Optimized for B2B and wholesale carts
- · Tracks syncs and revenue impact
Shopify Advanced
- · Compatible with all Shopify themes
- · Fast, responsive support
- · For stores on Shopify Advanced plan
- · No cart storage time limit
- · Optimized for B2B and wholesale carts
- · Tracks syncs and revenue impact
Shopify Plus
- · Compatible with all Shopify themes
- · Fast, responsive support
- · For Shopify Plus stores
- · No cart storage time limit
- · Optimized for B2B and wholesale carts
- · Tracks syncs and revenue impact
Shopify Basic/Grow
- · Browser API Access
- · Cross-Device browser Cart Sync
- · Free for development stores
- · No limit on cart lifetime
- · No limit on cart numbers
- · Optional customer notifications
Shopify Advanced
- · Browser API Access
- · Cross-Device browser Cart Sync
- · Free for development stores
- · No limit on cart lifetime
- · No limit on cart numbers
- · Optional customer notifications
Shopify Plus
- · Browser API Access
- · Cross-Device browser Cart Sync
- · Free for development stores
- · No limit on cart lifetime
- · No limit on cart numbers
- · Optional customer notifications
Headless
- · /headless/sync: 10 rps per API key
- · Free for development stores
- · Headless and Browser API Access
- · Headless and browser cart sync
- · Long-term cart lifetime
- · No limit on cart numbers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShoppers browse across devices, but Shopify carts don’t follow when they switch devices. Persistent Cart prevents lost sales by automatically syncing logged-in customers’ latest carts across devices in the background. No emails, pop-ups, notifications, opt-ins, or code changes — just seamless cart persistence that reduces abandonment, grows AOV, and helps shoppers keep buying instead of starting over.
Carts follow the customer across browsers and devices, and now across sales channels too, through the new Headless API. Install on your Shopify theme and browser-to-browser sync runs straight away, nothing to configure. Add the Headless API when you want the same cart in mobile app builders, native iOS and Android apps, or Hydrogen stores.
- Moves your customer's carts across devices automatically when they switch
- Installs and sets up with 1-click and instantly works in the background
- Automatically clears cart on logout or privacy (optional)
- Real-time updating of your customers’ carts on both mobile & desktop
- Stores unlimited carts for an unlimited duration. No caps, no expiry
- API access included, offering full flexibility and seamless integration
- Works with any Shopify theme immediately, with no additional modifications
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 |  Persistent Cart |  R+ Persistent Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 750(ahead) | 5 |
| Net store change, 28 days | +3 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 22 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 22% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Electronics |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia |
Reviews
| Measure | Persistent Cart | R+ Persistent Cart |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 64(ahead) | 4 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 3 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Persistent Cart | R+ Persistent Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Persistent Cart | R+ Persistent Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #18 | #83 |
| Shopify App Charts | #11 in Wishlists | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | May 2, 2016 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Customer First focus | Refactor Plus Systems and Software LLC |
FAQ
Persistent Cart and R+ Persistent Cart: common questions
- Which is more popular, Persistent Cart or R+ Persistent Cart?
- Persistent Cart is detected on 150× as many Shopify stores as R+ Persistent Cart: 750 vs 5 as of Nov 4, 2026 for Persistent Cart, Oct 16, 2026 for R+ Persistent Cart.
- Is Persistent Cart or R+ Persistent Cart cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Persistent Cart and $15/month for R+ Persistent Cart. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Persistent Cart or R+ Persistent Cart?
- On the Shopify App Store: Persistent Cart 4.9 from 64 reviews and R+ Persistent Cart 5.0 from 4 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- R+ Persistent Cart lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Multi-language, Triggers. 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 4, 2026 for Persistent Cart, Oct 16, 2026 for R+ Persistent Cart; 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 4, 2026 for Persistent Cart, Oct 16, 2026 for R+ Persistent Cart. 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.