SimpleConsent vs TrustArc
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for SimpleConsent, Nov 4, 2026 for TrustArc.
The short answer
- TrustArc lists 7 features SimpleConsent’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom code, Custom CSS, Custom text.
Head to head
- United Kingdom
Starter
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMany privacy regulations require merchants to obtain visitor consent before tracking scripts and cookies can load. SimpleConsent adds a consent banner to your storefront and automatically blocks trackers like Google Analytics and Meta Pixel until shoppers choose what to allow. Because the banner loads in the document head, blocking happens before any script runs.
Simplify cookie and tracker management to stay compliant and build customer trust. TrustArc Cookie Consent Manager helps Shopify merchants easily implement and manage consent experiences. With years of expertise in global privacy programs, TrustArc is the trusted partner for scalable, automated, and intelligent compliance solutions.
- Customizable consent banner with granular categories for cookies and trackers
- Automatic blocking of analytics, advertising, and marketing scripts and cookies
- Multilingual banner that adapts to each visitor's language automatically
- Privacy policy generation based on your store's tracking and analytics setup
- Easy installation and highly configurable for privacy-first optimal experiences
- Automated website tracker discovery, categorization, and auditing
- Real-time reporting and dashboards. Certified Google CMP Partner
- GPC, Do Not Track, Do Not Sell/Share, Google Consent Mode, IAB TCF & GPP
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 |  SimpleConsent |  TrustArc |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | SimpleConsent | TrustArc |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SimpleConsent | TrustArc |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | SimpleConsent | TrustArc |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #291 | #89(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 22, 2026 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 43 |
| Developer | Prosomo | TrustArc |
FAQ
SimpleConsent and TrustArc: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- TrustArc lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Custom code, Custom CSS, Custom text, Geolocation. 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 for SimpleConsent, Nov 4, 2026 for TrustArc; 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 for SimpleConsent, Nov 4, 2026 for TrustArc. 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.