Pulse Checkout vs TSS Checkout Customization
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout, Nov 7, 2026 for TSS Checkout Customization.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Pulse Checkout 5.0 from 3 reviews and TSS Checkout Customization 4.2 from 4 reviews.
- Only Pulse Checkout lists a free plan.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 active customization
- · Add extra fees to Cash on Delivery order
- · Hide, rename, or reorder payment methods
- · Hide, rename, or reorder shipping method
Pulse Unlimited
- · 25 payment & shipping customizations
- · Access to all 30+ rule conditions
- · Add extra fees to Cash on Delivery order
- · Block repeat fake COD orders
- · Combine rules with AND/OR logic
- · Hide, rename, or reorder payment methods
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureControl your checkout with rule-based customization. Add fees to Cash on Delivery (COD) orders and customize payment and shipping methods by hiding, renaming, or reordering them. Apply changes based on conditions like customer details, cart value, location, or discounts. This helps you manage how options are shown at checkout and tailor the experience for different scenarios.
Unleash the power of TSS APP for Checkout Customization. Customize gift blocks, delivery instructions, and more. Shopify Plus owners can collect customer preferences like gift notes, and delivery instructions with Custom Fields. Additional features: Banners, Reward Bar, Testimonials, Image Blocks.
- Highlight key store values and policies with a customizable trust block
- Add a flexible message section to share unique value propositions or store info
- Let customers opt into a delivery or product add-on
- Easily switch between draft and live checkout configurations
- Gift Block - Enable your customers to include a personalized gift message.
- Encourage your customers to communicate their delivery preferences with you.
- Personalize checkout page: branding, banner, Reward bar, Testimonial.
- Image Block - Incorporate an upsell image block or promotions to showcase offers
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 |  Pulse Checkout |  TSS Checkout Customization |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 7 |
| 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 | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Pulse Checkout | TSS Checkout Customization |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.2 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 4(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Pulse Checkout | TSS Checkout Customization |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Pulse Checkout | TSS Checkout Customization |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #89(ahead) | #248 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 22, 2025 | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Pulse Commerce | Rahul M |
FAQ
Pulse Checkout and TSS Checkout Customization: common questions
- Is Pulse Checkout or TSS Checkout Customization cheaper?
- Only Pulse Checkout 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.
- Which has better reviews, Pulse Checkout or TSS Checkout Customization?
- On the Shopify App Store: Pulse Checkout 5.0 from 3 reviews and TSS Checkout Customization 4.2 from 4 reviews.
- 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 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout, Nov 7, 2026 for TSS Checkout Customization; 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 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout, Nov 7, 2026 for TSS Checkout Customization. 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.