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 | Mechanic | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | ||
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 309 | 142 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | ★ 2 | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2021 | May 2018 |
Based on the data on this page, Mechanic is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker at Free plan available, Mechanic at Free trial 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker has the larger user base (309 reviews vs 142), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Mechanic's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Mechanic; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker's 309-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Mechanic'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: Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker audit • Mechanic audit
| Keyword | Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| fraud filter | #2 | Not ranked |
| blocker | #2 | Not ranked |
| ip blocker | #3 | Not ranked |
| workflow automation | Not ranked | #3 |
| automation | Not ranked | #5 |
Both Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker and Mechanic offer paid plans only. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker starts at Free plan available; Mechanic starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Mechanic has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 142 reviews) compared to Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker (4.6★ from 309 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Mechanic is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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 (309 reviews vs 142), 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 (309 reviews). Mechanic aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (142 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 Mechanic 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 Mechanic" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
