Sync Master: Sheets Inventory vs syncX: Stock Sync & Inventory
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 Sync Master, Nov 9, 2026 for syncX.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Sync Master and $7/month for syncX.
- syncX lists 43 features Sync Master’s listing doesn’t mention, including Arts and crafts, Australia, Automated alerts.
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
- · Connected locations: 1
- · Connected spreadsheets: 1
- · Inventory sync (All): Not available
- · Inventory sync (Select): Available
- · Manual sync: Available
- · Metafield sync: Not available
Basic
- · Connected locations: 1
- · Connected spreadsheets: 2
- · Inventory sync (All): Available
- · Inventory sync (Select): Available
- · Metafield sync: Not available
- · Scheduled sync: Available (daily/monthy)
Pro
- · Connected locations: Unlimited
- · Connected spreadsheets: Unlimited
- · Inventory sync (All): Available
- · Inventory sync (Select): Available
- · Metafield sync: Available
- · Scheduled sync: Available(+daily)
Free Plan
- · 1 update feed/supplier
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Import new products
- · Limit 2,000 products
- · Low stock alert
- · Only manual update
Starter
- · 1 to 5 update feed/supplier
- · 60+ connection method
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Import new products
- · Limit 500 - 2,500 products
- · Low stock alert
Expert
- · 1 - 25 update feeds/suppliers
- · 60+ connection method
- · AI generated content
- · Advance pricing rules
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Limit 5,000 - 100,000 products
Scale
- · 300,000 import new products
- · 60+ connection method
- · Custom API integration & setup
- · Full-stack ERP sync tailored
- · Unlimited Real-time sync priority
- · Unlimited products sync
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSync Master keeps Shopify inventory and product data aligned with Google Sheets. Update stock levels, variant quantities, and metafields in bulk by editing a spreadsheet, then push changes to one or many locations in one click. Choose selective sync for quick edits or full sync for large catalogs.
SyncX: Stock Sync is an all-in-one inventory sync & automation app for Shopify. Stop overselling with real-time inventory sync across multiple stores and data sources. Connect Google Sheets, FTP/SFTP, Google Drive, Dropbox, or REST API.
- Sync inventory from Google Sheets to one or multiple Shopify locations
- Update product metafields in bulk alongside your inventory sync
- Schedule recurring syncs to keep your catalog up to date automatically
- Selective sync lets you push only the rows you choose, full sync covers all
- Automate inventory updates seamlessly, minimizing manual work
- Set quantity rules to prevent overselling, ensuring stock accuracy
- Easily remove discontinued products to keep your store updated
- Export stock data to suppliers for accurate inventory tracking
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 |  Sync Master |  syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 401 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 10 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 12% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Sync Master | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 941 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 14 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 41% |
Pricing
| Measure | Sync Master | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $7/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Sync Master | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #542 | #3(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #1 in Inventory sync |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 22, 2026 | May 15, 2014 |
| Languages | 4 | 4 |
| Developer | MTS APPS | SyncX |
FAQ
Sync Master and syncX: common questions
- Is Sync Master or syncX cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Sync Master and $7/month for syncX. 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?
- Sync Master lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom, Error reports, Manual, Multi-channel. syncX lists 43 the others don’t mention, such as Arts and crafts, Australia, Automated alerts, Baby products. 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 Sync Master, Nov 9, 2026 for syncX; 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 Sync Master, Nov 9, 2026 for syncX. 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.