RealtimeStack : Live Analytics vs Statcounter ‑ Heatmap & Replay
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026.
The short answer
- RealtimeStack is detected on 20× as many Shopify stores as Statcounter: 2,051 vs 103 as of Nov 10, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: RealtimeStack 4.8 from 111 reviews and Statcounter 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $14/month for RealtimeStack and $9/month for Statcounter.
- RealtimeStack lists 9 features Statcounter’s listing doesn’t mention, including Abandoned cart, Benchmarking, Broken links.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Live map
- · One active view
- · See online customers
Basic
- · 14 days data retention
- · 5 active views
- · Broken links / out of stock
- · Full UTM tracking
- · Inspect abandoned carts
- · Live map (24hr)
Grow
- · 10 active views
- · 90 days data retention
- · Broken links / out of stock
- · Full UTM tracking
- · Historic Analytics
- · Inspect abandoned carts
Pro
- · 365 days data retention
- · Broken links / out of stock
- · Full UTM tracking
- · Historic Analytics
- · Inspect abandoned carts
- · Live map (24hr)
Free
- · Analytics Dashboard
- · Real Time Visitor Feeds
- · Traffic Trend Charts
Premium 100K
- · API Access
- · Conversion Tracking
- · Export Reports as CSV
- · Landing Page Analysis
- · Paid Traffic Analysis
- · Visitor Labels & Alerts
Premium Plus 100K
- · Google Ads Integration
- · Heatmaps
- · UTM Campaign Tracking
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureRealtimeStack shows you exactly what's happening in your store the moment it happens. Track every product view, search, cart addition, checkout and abandonment in real time — live data, not yesterday's reports. Explore customer activity in a 3D world view and live tables that update instantly.
Statcounter helps you to understand your visitors and see how they are experiencing your store so you can remove points of friction and frustration and optimize their experience for increased sales and customer loyalty.
- Visualize in real-time customers and customer actions
- Use Live Tables to get insights into customer behavior and trends
- World heat map of customers and their actions
- Track and analyze ad campaigns
- Real-time analytics that show you how your website is doing at a glance.
- Session recordings that reveal how your visitors are experiencing your store.
- Heatmaps that highlight areas on a page getting the most attention.
- A live feed of your visitors as they land on and explore your website.
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 |  RealtimeStack |  Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2,051(ahead) | 103 |
| Net store change, 28 days | +3 | +1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 24(ahead) | 1 |
| Big-brand share | 9% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | United States, Canada, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | RealtimeStack | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 111(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 31% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | RealtimeStack | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $14/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | RealtimeStack | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #16(ahead) | #208 |
| Shopify App Charts | #11 in Analytics | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 24, 2022 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Languages | 11 | 1 |
| Developer | Spritefish | Statcounter |
FAQ
RealtimeStack and Statcounter: common questions
- Which is more popular, RealtimeStack or Statcounter?
- RealtimeStack is detected on 20× as many Shopify stores as Statcounter: 2,051 vs 103 as of Nov 10, 2026.
- Is RealtimeStack or Statcounter cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $14/month for RealtimeStack and $9/month for Statcounter. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, RealtimeStack or Statcounter?
- On the Shopify App Store: RealtimeStack 4.8 from 111 reviews and Statcounter 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- RealtimeStack lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Abandoned cart, Benchmarking, Broken links, Custom dashboards. Statcounter lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Data export, Historical analysis. 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 Nov 10, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
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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 Nov 10, 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.