Shopify Subscriptions vs Xtheme ‑ Subscriptions
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Shopify Subscriptions, Oct 14, 2026 for Xtheme.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Shopify Subscriptions 3.8 from 896 reviews and Xtheme 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only Xtheme lists a free plan.
- Shopify Subscriptions lists 4 features Xtheme’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom pricing, Digital products, Fixed pricing.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Customers can manage their own subscript
- · Customizable notification email template
- · Discounts by delivery frequency
- · Free shipping
- · No transaction fees
- · Per-product and per-SKU discounts
Lite
- · All Free plan features
- · No transaction fees
- · Up to 99 active contracts
Standard
- · Active contracts – Unlimited
- · All Light plan features
- · No transaction fees
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGive your customers the option to receive the products they love on a regular basis by offering subscriptions on your store. Whether you sell all your products as a subscription or just a few, Shopify Subscriptions makes it easy to set up and launch subscriptions, directly from Shopify admin.
Get a full-featured subscription program running in just a few steps. Xtheme - Subscriptions is a Shopify app that keeps things simple — just the features you need, nothing more. With no transaction fees, no-code setup, and simple, transparent pricing, it's easy to get started even for small stores.
- Offer auto-billed subscriptions (renew weekly, monthly or yearly) with discounts
- Allow your customers to cancel, skip, or pause subscriptions
- Use customizable email templates for order confirmations or payment reminders
- Access reporting to analyze your store’s subscription performance
- Shopify管理画面で商品ごとの定期購入プランを作成・管理
- 配送頻度は日、週、月、年から選択可能で、ディスカウントは値引と割引の両方に対応
- テーマアプリブロックによるお客さまアカウント上の定期購入表示
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 |  Shopify Subscriptions |  Xtheme |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3,983 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 10% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Shopify Subscriptions | Xtheme |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.8 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 896(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 42 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 24% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Shopify Subscriptions | Xtheme |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Shopify Subscriptions | Xtheme |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #8(ahead) | #97 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 31, 2024 | May 11, 2026 |
| Languages | 18 | 1 |
| Developer | Shopify | past inc. |
FAQ
Shopify Subscriptions and Xtheme: common questions
- Is Shopify Subscriptions or Xtheme cheaper?
- Only Xtheme 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, Shopify Subscriptions or Xtheme?
- On the Shopify App Store: Shopify Subscriptions 3.8 from 896 reviews and Xtheme 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Shopify Subscriptions lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom pricing, Digital products, Fixed pricing, Physical products. Xtheme lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Recurring payments, Replenishment subscriptions, Services. 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 for Shopify Subscriptions, Oct 14, 2026 for Xtheme; 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 for Shopify Subscriptions, Oct 14, 2026 for Xtheme. 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.