ThemeGuard vs Vasta ThemeUpdater
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, Feb 19, 2026 for Vasta ThemeUpdater.
The short answer
- Only ThemeGuard lists a free plan.
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
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.
Vasta Super Theme Updater allows seamless updates of the Vasta Super Theme without losing custom edits. Ideal for maintaining a store’s unique look while accessing the latest theme version, this app safely creates a draft of the updated theme, keeping the original intact. Easily check for updates, and apply them without risk to your current setup, ensuring your store stays consistent and 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
- Upgrade to the most updated version of the Vasta Super Theme
- Download Blank Vasta Super Theme
- Check the list of files that were updated
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 |  Vasta ThemeUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Vasta ThemeUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Vasta ThemeUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | ThemeGuard | Vasta ThemeUpdater |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #279 | #161(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 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MM | Vasta Inc |
FAQ
ThemeGuard and Vasta ThemeUpdater: common questions
- Is ThemeGuard or Vasta ThemeUpdater cheaper?
- Only ThemeGuard 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.
- 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, Feb 19, 2026 for Vasta ThemeUpdater; 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, Feb 19, 2026 for Vasta ThemeUpdater. 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.