Ultra Simple Reviews vs VOL ‑ Product Reviews App
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 Ultra Simple Reviews, Oct 23, 2026 for VOL.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Ultra Simple Reviews and $15/month for VOL.
- Ultra Simple Reviews lists 6 features VOL’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automations, Email requests, Grid layout.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Auto-moderation filter
- · CSV import and export
- · Capture product reviews
- · Manual moderation queue
- · SEO rich snippets
- · Star ratings display
Pro
- · Custom email templates
- · Email queue management
- · Everything in Free
- · Reply to reviews
- · Review request emails
- · SMTP / Resend / SendGrid integration
Free
- · 50 review requests / month
- · All integrations included
- · Automated email requests
- · Beautiful widgets & customization
- · Collect photo & video reviews
- · Import reviews from all sources
Pro
- · All integrations included
- · Automated email requests & reminders
- · Beautiful widgets & customization
- · Collect photo & video reviews
- · Import reviews from all sources
- · SEO & Google rich snippets
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureUltra-Simple Reviews helps merchants collect customer feedback and display it on product pages. The app includes a storefront review widget, moderation dashboard, and automated email requests after order fulfillment. Reviews support star ratings and verified purchase badges. Built-in auto-moderation filters spam. SEO-friendly structured data improves search visibility.
VOL - Product Reviews App adds a product reviews widget with star ratings and rating breakdowns to product and collection pages. Collect photo reviews and video reviews through customizable forms, automated email review requests and reminders. Review and approve submissions before publishing. Customize review widgets, carousels and galleries to match your store. Import reviews from other apps and CSV files.
- Collect product reviews with star ratings from verified customers
- Moderate reviews with auto-approval or manual review queue management
- Display reviews with SEO rich snippets and customisable storefront widget
- Automated review request emails triggered after order fulfilment
- Product-page review widget with median rating and rating breakdown.
- Filter reviews by star rating.
- Review moderation with Pending, Approved, and Rejected tabs.
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 |  Ultra Simple Reviews |  VOL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ultra Simple Reviews | VOL |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 7 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Ultra Simple Reviews | VOL |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Ultra Simple Reviews | VOL |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #449 | #53(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 8, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | FLYTEBIT TECHNOLOGIES | VOL Apps |
FAQ
Ultra Simple Reviews and VOL: common questions
- Is Ultra Simple Reviews or VOL cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Ultra Simple Reviews and $15/month for VOL. 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?
- Ultra Simple Reviews lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, Email requests, Grid layout, Import and export. 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 14, 2026 for Ultra Simple Reviews, Oct 23, 2026 for VOL; 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 Ultra Simple Reviews, Oct 23, 2026 for VOL. 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.