Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Fraud prevention to block IP, block country & block bots. Restrict customers by email & VPN/Proxy
| Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency | |
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Geolocation popup for country, language, AI translation & multi currency switcher to grow sales
| Metric | Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency |
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| Rating | ★ 4.6 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 303 | 274 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | ★ 2 | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2021 | Dec 2023 |
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker and GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency are evenly matched on rating (4.6★ vs 4.5★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker at Free plan available, GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency at Free. 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders 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: Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker audit • GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency audit
| Keyword | Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency |
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| block country | #4 | #8 |
| country selector | #13 | #2 |
| geolocation | #15 | #1 |
| ip block | #3 | #13 |
| country | #9 | #7 |
Both Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker and GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency offer paid plans only. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker starts at Free plan available; GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker (4.6★, 303 reviews) and GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency (4.5★, 274 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker has more onboarding documentation maturity (303 reviews vs 274), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (303 reviews). GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (274 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker and GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency 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 GLC Geolocation & GEO Currency" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
