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Top Preparation Times Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 preparation times Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Shipping Rates & Rules | 1– | 48.24%5.51 | 295– |
 EasyRoutes Local Delivery | 25 | 9.67%9.03 | 2927 |
 Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA | 31 | 14.79%8.30 | 51410 |
 D: Local Delivery Date Picker | 41 | 4.71%1.80 | 3075 |
 Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery | 5– | 14.98%3.29 | 1,89726 |
 Pickup Delivery Date Pickeasy | 64 | 5.38%24.62 | 1,33117 |
 DS Pickup Delivery Date Rates | 71 | 0.56%0.16 | 751 |
 Buunto – Delivery Date Picker | 810 | 0.38%0.34 | 2145 |
 Bird Pickup & Delivery Date | 91 | 0.60%0.00 | 5068 |
 S Estimated Delivery Date Plus | 101 | 0.18%0.01 | 4507 |
Key Insights:
- SMART Shipping Rates & Rules commands 48.2% market share, 38.6pp ahead of EasyRoutes Local Delivery — a concentrated preparation times category.
- In the last 30 days, 3 apps climbed and 5 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked preparation times apps.
- Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery added the most new reviews this month (+26) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Preparation Times Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 preparation times Shopify apps over the past year — see how each app's App Store position and market share have shifted month by month.
Charts Data
| App | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Shipping Rates & Rules | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– | #1– |
| EasyRoutes Local Delivery | #3– | #3– | #63 | #33 | #3– | #21 |
| Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA | #2– | #2– | #2– | #75 | #43 | #31 |
| D: Local Delivery Date Picker | #5– | #5– | #41 | #22 | #2– | #42 |
| Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery | #6– | #6– | #33 | #52 | #61 | #51 |
Key Insights:
- SMART Shipping Rates & Rules's ranking held steady from #1 to #1 over the charted period.
- 3 of 5 top preparation times apps improved their position; 1 declined — a stable market.
- SMART Shipping Rates & Rules's market share is 48.2% — gaining +9.1pp since the start of the chart.
Preparation Times Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for preparation times Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 32.5% | 1.23 |
 Australia | 10.8% | 1.06 |
 United Kingdom | 9.5% | 0.66 |
 Canada | 8.4% | 0.62 |
 Germany | 3.7% | 0.19 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 32.5% of preparation times app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, Australia, United Kingdom) collectively cover 52.8% of all tracked preparation times installs — highly concentrated demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Preparation Times Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 preparation times Shopify apps reached 1,000 reviews — months since launch on the X-axis, cumulative review count on the Y-axis.
Charts Data
| App | Months to Reach 1,000 Reviews | Current Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery | 118 | 1,887 |
| Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA | Not yet reached | 512 |
| SMART Shipping Rates & Rules | Not yet reached | 465 |
| D: Local Delivery Date Picker | Not yet reached | 309 |
| EasyRoutes Local Delivery | Not yet reached | 288 |
Key Insights:
- Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 118 months since launch.
- 4 of the top 5 preparation times apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA is closest at 512 cumulative.
Top Preparation Times Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
SMART Shipping Rates & Rules dominates preparation times with 48.2% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 38.6pp ahead of EasyRoutes Local Delivery (9.7%). Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA sits at #3 with 14.8% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 72.7% of all preparation times installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. Buunto – Delivery Date Picker is the standout mover this month, climbing 10 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking.
SMART Shipping Rates & Rules's 48.2% lead has held stably this month, with the top 3 apps capturing 72.7% of all preparation times installs. EasyRoutes Local Delivery (9.7%) is the natural alternative when store fit or pricing rules out SMART Shipping Rates & Rules.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Preparation Times Shopify Apps
SMART Shipping Rates & Rules held #1 steadily from May 2026 to Oct 2026 — an entrenched leader in preparation times that challengers haven't displaced. Across the top 5 plotted preparation times apps, 3 improved their ranking while 1 declined — the category is moving upward overall. SMART Shipping Rates & Rules's share expanded +9.1pp from 39.1% (May 2026) to 48.2% (Oct 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other preparation times apps over this window.
Stable rankings across the top 5 plotted preparation times apps mean merchants have largely settled on their preferences — challengers below the top 5 face an uphill path to break in.
Review Growth Velocity in Preparation Times — Which Apps Grew Fastest
Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery is the only app in this set to have crossed 1,000 reviews, reaching the milestone in 118 months since launch. The remaining 4 preparation times apps tracked here are still building toward 1,000 — current cumulative review counts give the clearest picture of where each one stands today.
4 apps on this chart haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA at 512, SMART Shipping Rates & Rules at 465, D: Local Delivery Date Picker at 309, EasyRoutes Local Delivery at 288 cumulative reviews. Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 51% of the way to 1,000.
Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery is the only app in this set to have crossed 1,000 reviews so far — a useful signal for merchants that one app has already proved sustained adoption while the others remain in the "promising but unproven" tier of the preparation times category.
Top 5 Apps in Preparation Times
- SMART Shipping Rates & Rules — Category leader for preparation times with 48.2% market share and 5.0★.
- EasyRoutes Local Delivery — Climbed 5 positions this month to rank #2 — 9.7% share, 4.9★.
- Estimated Delivery Date ‑ ETA — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #3 — 14.8% share, 4.9★.
- D: Local Delivery Date Picker — Currently ranked #4 with 4.7% market share and 4.9★.
- Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery — Ranks #5 for preparation times with 15.0% market share and 4.9★.
Preparation Times Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best preparation times app on Shopify?
SMART Shipping Rates & Rules is the leading preparation times app on Shopify, holding 48.2% of category market share with 295 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which preparation times app has the highest market share on Shopify?
SMART Shipping Rates & Rules holds the highest market share among preparation times apps at 48.2% (+5.51pp vs 30 days ago). Market share here is estimated from each app's recent review velocity, with rank-weighted adjustment because positions in keyword search drive most installs.
3. How many preparation times apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 preparation times apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which preparation times app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Buunto – Delivery Date Picker has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 10 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are preparation times apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of preparation times app installs at 32.5%, followed by Australia at 10.8%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for preparation times on Shopify keyword pages?
For keyword pages, market share is rank-weighted — apps at position #1 carry roughly 40× the weight of apps at position #22, and apps beyond #22 are excluded. This reflects the reality that Shopify keyword search traffic concentrates heavily at the top of results.
7. Which preparation times app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
Zapiet ‑ Pickup + Delivery hit 1,000 reviews in 118 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked preparation times Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
