Shopify apps for Malaysian stores: the 13 we install most

These are the 13 Shopify App Store apps we install most often for Malaysian stores. For each one: the job it does, what it costs, and the catch to know before you install it. A typical starter set of four (a page builder, loyalty, Google reviews and automatic discounts) costs about USD 66 a month.

Prices are each app's lowest paid plan on its Shopify App Store listing, checked on 20 October 2026, in USD. Apps change plans often, so check the listing before you budget.

How do we decide which apps to install?

We install an app only when Shopify's own features do not cover the job. Every app adds a monthly fee, and most add code to your storefront that can slow it down. Before installing, we ask three questions:

1. Can Shopify do it already? Shopify's own discounts, Shopify Forms and Shopify Email cover simple cases.
2. Does it solve a problem you have today? A quiz or loyalty programme only pays when there is enough traffic or repeat buying to feed it.
3. Does it overlap with an app you already have? Two page builders or two pop-up apps on one store is a common, avoidable cost.

The 13 apps at a glance

App	Job	Free plan	Paid from (USD/month)
PageFly	Landing and product pages	1 page	24
GemPages	Landing and product pages	1 page	29
Bear Specs & Comparison Tables	Spec and comparison tables	No (14-day trial)	6.99
Essential Grid Gallery & Video	Galleries, lookbooks, video	1 gallery	5.99
AIOD Automatic Discount & Gift	Bundles, free gifts, tiered discounts	Until USD 500 of app revenue	19.99
Recomma	Product quiz	50 responses	15
Urgenzy (Show Recent Orders)	Recent-purchase pop-ups	No (20-day trial)	12.99
Smile	Loyalty points, VIP tiers, referrals	Up to 200 orders/month	15
Klaviyo	Email marketing	250 contacts	20 (email)
Reputon Google Reviews	Google reviews on your store	No (7-day trial)	6.99
MAPMIGO	Store locator	Free	—
COD King	Cash on delivery checks	Yes, with per-message fees	9.99
syncX	Stock and product feed sync	2,000 products, 1 feed	7

Which apps build better pages?

PageFly and GemPages are drag-and-drop page builders for landing, product and collection pages. Marketing teams use them to launch campaign pages without waiting for a developer. They do the same job, so pick one. PageFly starts at USD 24 a month and GemPages at USD 29. Both have a free plan for one published page.

Use a page builder for campaign and landing pages, not for the whole store. Pages built in a builder are harder to move to a new theme, and the builder's code loads on every page it touches.

Bear Specs & Comparison Tables builds spec tables and side-by-side comparisons from product data. It suits electronics, furniture, mattresses and any range where shoppers compare sizes or specs. From USD 6.99 a month.

Essential Grid Gallery & Video adds galleries, shoppable lookbooks and YouTube or Instagram video carousels. It suits fashion and lifestyle brands. A free plan covers one gallery of 12 images, and paid plans start at USD 5.99.

Which apps raise order value?

AIOD Automatic Discount & Gift runs buy-one-get-one, tiered, volume and free-gift discounts that apply automatically, with a progress bar toward the next reward. It also works on Shopify POS, so outlets can honour the same promotion. It is free until the app generates USD 500 in sales, then USD 19.99 a month. The free and Grow plans are not available on Shopify Advanced or Plus.

Recomma builds product-recommendation quizzes, for example "find your skincare routine", and collects an email at the end. It suits ranges with many similar products. Free for 50 responses, then from USD 15 a month.

Urgenzy shows small pop-ups of recent purchases ("someone in Penang bought…"). It is USD 12.99 a month after a 20-day trial. Keep the pop-ups infrequent and based on real orders, so they help rather than annoy.

Which apps bring customers back?

Smile runs loyalty points, VIP tiers and referrals. It works with Shopify POS, so customers earn and redeem points both online and in your outlets. Free up to 200 orders a month, then from USD 15.

Klaviyo runs email marketing: welcome series, abandoned cart, post-purchase and win-back flows. Free for 250 contacts, and email plans start at USD 20 a month.

The Malaysian catch: Klaviyo SMS is not available for Malaysian phone numbers. Klaviyo's help centre lists only North America, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe as supported SMS countries. Use Klaviyo for email, and handle SMS or WhatsApp with another tool.

Which apps build trust?

Reputon Google Reviews imports your Google reviews from Google Maps and your Business Profile, shows them on the store, and asks buyers for new reviews after checkout. Brands with outlets can show reviews per location. USD 6.99 a month, plus USD 3 for each extra location.

MAPMIGO adds a store locator with search and "near me" for brands with outlets or stockists. It is free and needs no Google Maps API key. Outlets can be imported from a spreadsheet.

Which apps handle cash on delivery and stock?

COD King reduces fake cash-on-delivery orders. The shopper confirms the order with a one-time password by SMS or WhatsApp, and you can ask for a part payment upfront, for example the shipping fee, with the balance collected on delivery. Plans run from free to USD 59 a month, with a fee of 0.5% to 1.5% on part-paid orders on the lower plans.

The Malaysian catch: every one-time password is billed per message. On the free plan, an SMS to a Malaysian number costs about USD 0.80, against about USD 0.03 for a WhatsApp utility message. Use WhatsApp as the default channel, or the message bill can exceed the plan fee.

syncX imports and updates stock, prices and products from supplier feeds: Google Sheets, FTP, Dropbox, CSV, XML, JSON or an API. It can also keep stock in step across several Shopify stores. It does not connect Shopee or Lazada. Free for 2,000 products and one feed, then from USD 7 a month. If you also sell on marketplaces, see Shopify vs Shopee and Lazada.

What about Bahasa Melayu and Chinese?

None of the 13 listings confirms Bahasa Melayu. Several apps follow Shopify's own translation settings, and Smile lists support for over 20 languages. If your store runs in Malay or Chinese, switch the storefront language and check each app's widgets, emails and pop-ups before launch.

When should you build instead of install?

An app is the right answer when the job is common. A custom build is better when you would otherwise stack several apps to reach one workflow, or when data has to flow into your back office, such as stock from an ERP or orders into SQL Account or AutoCount. We build those as custom integrations. We also run two apps of our own on the Shopify App Store, for LHDN e-invoicing and mall GTO reporting.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Shopify apps cost per month?

Most of the apps here start between USD 6 and USD 30 a month. A starter set of four apps costs about USD 66 a month. Usage-based apps, such as COD King's messages or Klaviyo above 250 contacts, grow with your store.

Are Shopify apps billed in ringgit?

No. App fees are set in USD. Most are charged on your Shopify invoice, and some, such as Klaviyo, may bill separately.

Can Klaviyo send SMS to Malaysian customers?

No. Malaysia is not on Klaviyo's list of supported SMS countries (checked 20 October 2026). Use Klaviyo for email and another channel for SMS or WhatsApp.

Do loyalty points work in our outlets too?

With Smile, yes. It works with Shopify POS, so points earned online can be redeemed in-store and the other way round. See our Shopify POS guide for outlet costs.

How many apps should a new store install?

As few as the job needs. Most new stores launch with three to five. Add more once you have traffic and know which problem is costing sales.

Can you choose and set up apps for our store?

Yes. App selection and setup are part of Shopify development. Talk to us and we will recommend a set for your store.