ThemeGuard vs ThemeMate Auto Backup
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard, Oct 13, 2026 for ThemeMate Auto Backup.
The short answer
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for ThemeGuard and $4.99/month for ThemeMate Auto Backup.
Head to head
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
Basic
- · Activity logs and backup status
- · Backup manifests and asset history
- · Manual and scheduled theme backups
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThemeGuard 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.
Keep a history of your theme before design changes, app installs, or seasonal updates. Create manual or scheduled snapshots, compare changed files, and download ZIP archives from Shopify Admin. Review backup status and activity logs to confirm what completed. Restore by uploading a ZIP as an unpublished Shopify theme, then preview before publishing.
- 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
- Manual theme backups - Run backups on demand for the active theme.
- Scheduled backups - Create daily schedules and run scheduled backups manually.
- Backup history - Review completed snapshots and asset counts.
- Activity history - Review theme sync and backup completion logs.
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 |  ThemeGuard |  ThemeMate Auto Backup |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ThemeGuard | ThemeMate Auto Backup |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ThemeGuard | ThemeMate Auto Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | ThemeGuard | ThemeMate Auto Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #278 | #169(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 13, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MM | Hafsa Software- |
FAQ
ThemeGuard and ThemeMate Auto Backup: common questions
- Is ThemeGuard or ThemeMate Auto Backup cheaper?
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for ThemeGuard and $4.99/month for ThemeMate Auto Backup. 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 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard, Oct 13, 2026 for ThemeMate Auto Backup; 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 14, 2026 for ThemeGuard, Oct 13, 2026 for ThemeMate Auto Backup. 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.