Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Collect phone numbers, SMS opt-in, and custom data right after login. Sync to metafields site-wide.
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Customize with metafields, custom data & widgets, and get eBay item specific fields for easy syncing
| Metric | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | Bonify Custom Fields |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 10 | ★ 112 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 3 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2025 | Apr 2016 |
Based on the data on this page, AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Bonify Custom Fields's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms at Free plan available, Bonify Custom Fields at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Bonify Custom Fields has the larger user base (112 reviews vs 10), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Bonify Custom Fields's 112-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms audit • Bonify Custom Fields audit
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| Keyword | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | Bonify Custom Fields |
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| metafield | #5 | #14 |
| metafields | #5 | #14 |
Both AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and Bonify Custom Fields offer paid plans only. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms starts at Free plan available; Bonify Custom Fields starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 10 reviews) compared to Bonify Custom Fields (4.6★ from 112 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Bonify Custom Fields has the deeper published review base (112 vs 10), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (10 reviews). Bonify Custom Fields typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (112 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and Bonify Custom Fields both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
