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Build hype around launches, stop bots from stealing inventory, and prevent overselling.
| Metric | BM: Country blocker IP blocker | CrowdHandler Waiting Room |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 195 | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2022 | Jul 2025 |
BM: Country blocker IP blocker and CrowdHandler Waiting Room are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: BM: Country blocker IP blocker at Free to install, CrowdHandler Waiting Room 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. BM: Country blocker IP blocker has the larger user base (195 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. CrowdHandler Waiting Room'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 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: BM: Country blocker IP blocker audit • CrowdHandler Waiting Room audit
| Keyword | BM | CrowdHandler Waiting Room |
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| block country | #1 | Not ranked |
| ip block | #1 | Not ranked |
| blocker ip blocker | #1 | Not ranked |
| sweepstakes | Not ranked | #19 |
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Both BM: Country blocker IP blocker and CrowdHandler Waiting Room offer paid plans only. BM: Country blocker IP blocker starts at Free to install; CrowdHandler Waiting Room starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
BM: Country blocker IP blocker (4.9★, 195 reviews) and CrowdHandler Waiting Room (5.0★, 1 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. BM: Country blocker IP blocker fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; CrowdHandler Waiting Room 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. BM: Country blocker IP blocker has more onboarding documentation maturity (195 reviews vs 1), 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.
BM: Country blocker IP blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (195 reviews). CrowdHandler Waiting Room aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 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. BM: Country blocker IP blocker and CrowdHandler Waiting Room 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 CrowdHandler Waiting Room" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
