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| Metric | BoomGate: Checkout Validation | Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 38 | ★ 78 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2024 | Sep 2024 |
BoomGate: Checkout Validation edges out Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules on rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: BoomGate: Checkout Validation at Free plan available, Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules 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. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to BoomGate: Checkout Validation; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules's 78-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than BoomGate: Checkout Validation'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: BoomGate: Checkout Validation audit • Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules audit
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Both BoomGate: Checkout Validation and Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules offer paid plans only. BoomGate: Checkout Validation starts at Free plan available; Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
BoomGate: Checkout Validation has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 38 reviews) compared to Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules (4.7★ from 78 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. BoomGate: Checkout Validation fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules 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. Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules has more onboarding documentation maturity (78 reviews vs 38), 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.
BoomGate: Checkout Validation typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (38 reviews). Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (78 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. BoomGate: Checkout Validation and Cart Lock:Block Checkout Rules 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 BoomGate: Checkout Validation" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
