ThemeGuard vs Themify: Theme scheduler
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for ThemeGuard and $9/month for Themify.
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
Free demo
- · Explore the app’s interface
- · No monthly cost
- · Schedule publish for 1 theme
Unlimited
- · Priority email support
- · Regular updates and new features
- · Schedule publishing for unlimited themes
Unlimited (Yearly)
- · All from Unlimited
- · Save 20% on yearly subscription
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.
Merchants who frequently update their storefronts for promotions, seasonal changes, or product launches can save time and reduce errors with automated theme scheduling. Instead of manually publishing themes at the perfect moment, our app ensures updates go live exactly when needed. This allows store owners to focus on growing their business while maintaining a seamless shopping experience.
- 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
- Automated Theme Scheduling – Publish themes at a scheduled time.
- Seamless Storefront Updates – Keep your store fresh without manual work.
- Timezone-Aware Execution – Schedule updates based on your store’s timezone.
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 |  Themify |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Themify |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Themify |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | ThemeGuard | Themify |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #278 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 13, 2026 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MM | Northwest Digital |
FAQ
ThemeGuard and Themify: common questions
- Is ThemeGuard or Themify cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for ThemeGuard and $9/month for Themify. 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; 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. 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.