Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Block countries & redirect international visitors to for localized experiences.
| BL Country Blocker | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker | |
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Protect Your Store from Bots, Fake Orders, Fraud & Unwanted Traffic in Real Time
| Metric | BL Country Blocker | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 422 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 |
BL Country Blocker and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: BL Country Blocker at Free plan available, MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker 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.
MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has the larger user base (422 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. BL Country Blocker's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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: BL Country Blocker audit • MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker audit
| Keyword | BL Country Blocker | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker |
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| blocker | #9 | #3 |
| country | #9 | #6 |
| country blocker | #51 | #12 |
| block ip | #20 | #2 |
| geoshield country blocker | #5 | #18 |
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Both BL Country Blocker and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker offer paid plans only. BL Country Blocker starts at Free plan available; MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
BL Country Blocker (5.0★, 6 reviews) and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker (4.9★, 422 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
BL Country Blocker holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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. MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has the deeper published review base (422 vs 6), 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.
BL Country Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (422 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. BL Country Blocker and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker 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 BL Country Blocker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
