Reviews Core vs Reviews Lite
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
- Only Reviews Core lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Reviews Core and $2/month for Reviews Lite.
- Reviews Lite lists 5 features Reviews Core’s listing doesn’t mention, including Filtering, Review highlights, Review summaries.
Head to head
Basic Plan
- · Basic moderation
- · Up to 50 reviews
Pro Plan
- · Auto-approve rules
- · CSV export
- · CSV import
- · Unlimited reviews
Lite
- · CSV Import/Export
- · Email Support
- · Moderation Dashboard
- · No Limits
- · Review Section
- · SEO Snippets
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureReviewCore provides a simple and flexible way to manage product reviews without forcing a specific design. Merchants can keep full control over how reviews look in their storefront, while the app handles storage, moderation, and organization of review data. ReviewCore works with any theme and is easy to integrate for developers.
Reviews Lite helps merchants add lightweight product reviews and star ratings to their store. Display ratings on product and collection pages, manage and moderate reviews, and import or export reviews easily. The app is designed to feel native to Shopify and avoids unnecessary features, making it a simple and affordable review solution that helps build trust and support purchasing decisions.
- Headless app with lightweight reviews that load without heavy scripts
- Display reviews in a beautiful, responsive grid that matches your brand.
- Bulk import existing reviews via CSV and moderate them from a secure dashboard.
- Google-ready reviews: Product + stars + review JSON‑LD for Rich Results
- Star ratings and review counts on products, collections, and quick views
- Full reviews section with on-page submission and store responses
- Auto-sync metafields (rating, count, JSON‑LD)—no manual refresh needed
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 |  Reviews Core |  Reviews Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Reviews Core | Reviews Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Reviews Core | Reviews Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $2/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Reviews Core | Reviews Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #405 | #387(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 21, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Karatitsyn | Key Solutions |
FAQ
Reviews Core and Reviews Lite: common questions
- Is Reviews Core or Reviews Lite cheaper?
- Only Reviews Core lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Reviews Core and $2/month for Reviews Lite. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Reviews Core lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Carousels, Custom requests. Reviews Lite lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Filtering, Review highlights, Review summaries, Rich snippets. 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 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.