Theme O'Clock vs ThemeGuard
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 Theme O'Clock, Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard.
The short answer
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Theme O'Clock and $19/month for ThemeGuard.
Head to head
ProPlan
Free
- · 1 comparison / month
- · 3 snapshots
Starter
- · 20 snapshots
- · Manual backups
- · Unlimited comparisons
Pro
- · Approval workflow
- · Manual backups
- · Multiple themes management
- · Published theme watcher
- · Scheduled backups
- · Unlimited comparisons
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTheme O’clock helps you plan and publish theme updates automatically. Schedule your next product launch, holiday sale, or design refresh in advance—then relax while your store updates itself. When the event ends, you can easily switch back or activate a new theme. Spend less time managing your storefront and more time growing your business.
ThemeGuard helps merchants manage Shopify theme changes with greater visibility and control. It lets you compare theme versions, take and manage snapshots, and track modifications before publishing. You can assign approval statuses, schedule automated backups, and restore previous versions when needed.
- Choose the exact date and time to publish a theme automatically.
- Prep your banners, collections, and layouts ahead of time.
- Edit or cancel any scheduled event whenever you need.
- Set it once, and Theme O’clock keeps your store up to date.
- Compare theme versions and review code differences
- Take and manage snapshots of any theme
- Schedule automated backups for published themes
- Assign approval statuses before releasing updates
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 |  Theme O'Clock |  ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Theme O'Clock | ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Theme O'Clock | ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Theme O'Clock | ThemeGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #194(ahead) | #278 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 18, 2025 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | KodeaNet | MM |
FAQ
Theme O'Clock and ThemeGuard: common questions
- Is Theme O'Clock or ThemeGuard cheaper?
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Theme O'Clock and $19/month for ThemeGuard. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 Theme O'Clock, Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard; 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 Theme O'Clock, Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard. 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.