Smart Way vs XB Checkout Rules
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 Smart Way, Sep 18, 2026 for XB Checkout Rules.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Smart Way 5.0 from 1 reviews and XB Checkout Rules 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only Smart Way lists a free plan.
Head to head
Free Plan
- · 1 Active Customization
- · Mobile responsive
- · Payment Customization
- · Shipping Customization
Standard Plan
- · 25 Active Customizations
- · Mobile responsive
- · Payment Customizations
- · Shipping Customizations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSmart Checkout helps you customize how payment and shipping methods appear in your Shopify checkout — without editing theme code. Rename, hide, or reorder checkout options using flexible rules based on cart details, customer information, or shipping selections. The app is built using Shopify Functions so your customizations run directly inside Shopify checkout.
XB Checkout Rules gives merchants complete control over the checkout experience. Reorder, rename, or hide shipping and payment methods based on conditions like cart total, customer address, items in the cart, and product tags. Create tailored checkout experiences to improve relevance, streamline processes, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Rename payment gateway on the basis on locality
- Hide particular payment gateways on for specific products and collections
- Custom Checkout Control: Reorder, rename, or hide shipping and payment options.
- Condition-Based Rules: Set rules using cart total, address, and product
- Tailored Checkout: Customize for specific customer groups and purchase scenarios
- Streamlined Process: Show only relevant shipping and payment methods at checkout
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 |  Smart Way |  XB Checkout Rules |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Smart Way | XB Checkout Rules |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Smart Way | XB Checkout Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Smart Way | XB Checkout Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #165 | #137(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 11, 2023 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Ozeefy | XB |
FAQ
Smart Way and XB Checkout Rules: common questions
- Is Smart Way or XB Checkout Rules cheaper?
- Only Smart Way 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, Smart Way or XB Checkout Rules?
- On the Shopify App Store: Smart Way 5.0 from 1 reviews and XB Checkout Rules 5.0 from 1 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 13, 2026 for Smart Way, Sep 18, 2026 for XB Checkout Rules; 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 Smart Way, Sep 18, 2026 for XB Checkout Rules. 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.