Related Posts: Digital Darts vs Time2Read: Read Time Estimator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026 for Related Posts, Oct 14, 2026 for Time2Read.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Related Posts 4.4 from 77 reviews and Time2Read 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- Only Related Posts lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Related Posts and $1.99/month for Time2Read.
- Related Posts lists 11 features Time2Read’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Backlinks, Content optimization.
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All the numbers
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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 |  Related Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Related Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.4 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 77(ahead) | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 0(ahead) |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Related Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $14.99/month | $1.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Related Posts | Time2Read |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #31(ahead) | #148 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 13, 2015 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Digital Darts | Fractal Apps |
FAQ
Related Posts and Time2Read: common questions
- Is Related Posts or Time2Read cheaper?
- Only Related Posts lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Related Posts and $1.99/month for Time2Read. 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, Related Posts or Time2Read?
- On the Shopify App Store: Related Posts 4.4 from 77 reviews and Time2Read 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Related Posts lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Backlinks, Content optimization, Custom branding. 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 10, 2026 for Related Posts, Oct 14, 2026 for Time2Read; 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 10, 2026 for Related Posts, Oct 14, 2026 for Time2Read. 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.