Design Fee vs Store Connect for Shopify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Design Fee
Streamline your design fee calculations with this powerful tool. Generate professional PDF estimates, manage job details visually, and utilize advanced calculators for materials and labor. Syncs seamlessly across iOS devices via iCloud.
- CloudKit integration for cross-device sync
- Card-based job management with visual identification
- Expandable project summary sections
- Professional PDF estimate generation
- Email integration for client communication
- Advanced material and labor calculators
- Customizable pricing and cost controls
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MODERN ARCHITECTURE Completely rewritten in SwiftUI with SwiftData and CloudKit integration for seamless synchronization across all your iOS devices through iCloud. Start an estimate on your iPhone at the job site, refine it on your iPad in the office, and everything stays perfectly in sync. Your estimates, photos, and client information are automatically backed up to iCloud. ENHANCED JOB MANAGEMENT Jobs now features a card-based interface with cover photos for visual identification. Each card displays project name, client, color-coded status badge (Estimating, Approved, In Progress, Completed), and total in an elegant layout. REVOLUTIONARY PROJECT SUMMARY Completely redesigned with expandable sections replacing old page-by-page navigation. Materials, Labor, Equipment, and Plant Material are organized into collapsible categories. The Materials section intelligently groups similar items with automatic subtotals. Every line item shows quantity, unit, rate, and comprehensive calculator details. PROFESSIONAL PDF GENERATION Generate client-ready PDF estimates with one tap. PDFs include your company logo, detailed line items organized by category, complete cost analysis with taxes and overhead, and professional formatting. Share via Files, email, AirDrop, or print directly from your device. EMAIL INTEGRATION Send estimates directly to clients with pre-formatted professional emails. The system auto-fills client email addresses, creates compelling subject lines, and generates beautiful HTML emails with your company branding. ADVANCED CALCULATORS - Imperial or Metric Paving Stone Calculator - Complete six-layer hardscape system including excavation, gravel base with compaction, leveling course, geotextile fabric, polymeric sand and edge restraint calculations in ONE STEP. Separate, detailed line items represent individual waste percentages. Topsoil Calculator - Multiple areas with individual depth control, automatic calculations, configurable waste percentages Gravel Calculator - Driveways, pathways, drainage with depth and compaction considerations INTELLIGENT LINE ITEMS Items are automatically categorized by type with automatic subtotals. Edit quantities, rates, and notes directly while maintaining detailed calculator information for complete transparency. ENHANCED COST CONTROLS Separate tax rates for labor and materials. Configurable overhead and contingency percentages. Fixed or percentage-based profit margins. Real-time grand total updates. Default rates are stored in Settings and auto-applied to new jobs. CUSTOMIZABLE PRICING Set default pricing for all materials, including sod rolls, grass seed, topsoil, mulch, beach stone, decorative rocks, boulders, paving stone, gravel base, sand leveling course, and geotextile fabric. Prices saved in Settings apply automatically to future estimates. COMPANY SETTINGS Centralized company information, including business name, estimator name, contact details, and logo upload. Your logo appears on all client PDF estimates and emails for consistent professional branding. Currency symbols automatically display based on your country. PHOTO MANAGEMENT Add multiple photos per job from the camera or photo library. Set cover photos for job cards. All photos sync via iCloud across all your devices automatically. PLANT LIST & COSTING Dedicated Plant Material category with detailed plant lists and individual plant costing, a much-requested feature now fully integrated. IMPROVED INTERFACE Full dark mode support with a custom contractor orange theme. Smooth animations and intuitive gestures. Floating action buttons reduce taps needed. Optimized for all iPhone and iPad sizes. Clean, modern design focused on efficiency.
Store Connect for Shopify
Easily import trending products from major marketplaces directly to your Shopify store. Discover bestsellers, add product details, and export data to streamline your dropshipping business.
- Import winning dropshipping products
- Find trending products
- One-tap Shopify import
- Detailed product insights
- CSV export
- Shopify theme & app detector
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Import winning products to Shopify instantly. Store Connect finds bestsellers across Amazon, AliExpress, and eBay—with one-tap import including descriptions, images, and reviews. Why Choose Store Connect? DROPSHIPPING MADE SIMPLE - Find Trending Products Fast Discover items with surging sales before your competition does - One-Tap Shopify Import Add products complete with optimized descriptions, images, and customer reviews - Detailed Insights View ratings, reviews, descriptions, and sales trends to make smarter decisions about what to sell. - CSV Export Prefer offline or custom workflows? Effortlessly export product data in Shopify-standard CSV files. - One-Tap Bookmarking Save must-have products for easy access later, or batch-export them all at once. - Shopify Theme & Apps Detector Discover which theme a Shopify store is using, plus any installed apps—helping you stay ahead of the competition. Key Features - Import Winning Dropshipping Products Bring in high-potential items directly to Shopify without extra hassle. - Trending Products Finder Easily spot items with soaring orders—perfect for maximizing profits. - Rich Product Data Access essential info such as ratings, reviews, pricing, and more. - Export Product Reviews Build credibility and social proof by transferring authentic reviews to your store. - Customizable CSV Outputs Select specific products or export in bulk—your workflow, your choice. - Broad Platform Support Works with Shopify, Oberlo, Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress, and other eCommerce platforms. Now Supporting All Shopify Stores Please Note: Store Connect and its developers are not affiliated, sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Shopify, Inc. Premium Subscription Auto-Renewal: Your subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Easy Management: Payment is charged to your iTunes Account. Manage or cancel any time in your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://storeconnect.in/docs/privacy_policy.htm Terms of Use: https://storeconnect.in/docs/term.htm Questions or Feedback? Drop us a line at contact@storeconnect.in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Design Fee at 100% against Store Connect for Shopify's 59%. Design Fee also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Store Connect for Shopify's advantage is ratings volume (565 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Design Fee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Store Connect for Shopify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Design Fee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Store Connect for Shopify has 565 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Design Fee's written reviews are positive against 59% of Store Connect for Shopify's.
Design Fee ships an update every 8 months, Store Connect for Shopify every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Design Fee | Store Connect for Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (565 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 59.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 565 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Lein | Giang Le |
Customer experience
Design Fee
Store Connect for Shopify
Bugs and requests
Design Fee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Store Connect for Shopify
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Products never load
- Unable to add store
Requested features
2 requests- More video game products
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
Design Fee
- Premium Access$2.99
Store Connect for Shopify
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- StoreConnect Pro$9.991 Month
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- Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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