Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Build hype around launches, stop bots from stealing inventory, and prevent overselling.
| CrowdHandler Waiting Room | VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker | |
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Fraud filter & fraud prevention to block IP, block country & block bots using proxy & VPN traffic
| Metric | CrowdHandler Waiting Room | VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 14 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2025 | Feb 2026 |
CrowdHandler Waiting Room and VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: CrowdHandler Waiting Room at Free plan available, VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: CrowdHandler Waiting Room audit • VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker audit
| Keyword | CrowdHandler Waiting Room | VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker |
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| fraud filter bot | Not ranked | #2 |
| room | #4 | Not ranked |
| fraud filter | Not ranked | #7 |
| bot and fraud filtering | Not ranked | #7 |
| room visualizer | #14 | Not ranked |
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Both CrowdHandler Waiting Room and VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker offer paid plans only. CrowdHandler Waiting Room starts at Free plan available; VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
CrowdHandler Waiting Room (5.0★, 2 reviews) and VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker (5.0★, 14 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker does carry the larger published review base (14 vs 2). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker has the deeper published review base (14 vs 2), 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.
CrowdHandler Waiting Room typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 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. CrowdHandler Waiting Room and VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker 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.
