Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Reduce chargebacks & fraud prevention: Block bots using AI Bot Blocker, IP Blocker & Country Blocker
| Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | reCAPTCHA spambuster | |
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Shield your store with reCAPTCHA Spambuster — fast setup, invisible spam protection.
| Metric | Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | reCAPTCHA spambuster |
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| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 2.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 346 | 8 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 11 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2021 | Jun 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs reCAPTCHA spambuster's 2.7★ 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, reCAPTCHA spambuster 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker has the larger user base (346 reviews vs 8), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. reCAPTCHA spambuster'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 Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — reCAPTCHA spambuster's 8-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker'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 • reCAPTCHA spambuster audit
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| Keyword | Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker | reCAPTCHA spambuster |
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| bot blocker | #3 | #24 |
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Both Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker and reCAPTCHA spambuster offer paid plans only. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker starts at Free plan available; reCAPTCHA spambuster starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 346 reviews) compared to reCAPTCHA spambuster (2.7★ from 8 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker holds the higher average rating (4.7★ vs 2.7★). 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. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker has the deeper published review base (346 vs 8), 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.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (346 reviews). reCAPTCHA spambuster typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 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. Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker and reCAPTCHA spambuster 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 reCAPTCHA spambuster" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
