Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Store Protection & Spy Blocker | Photolock | |
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| Metric | Store Protection & Spy Blocker | Photolock |
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| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 3.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 86 | 37 |
| 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 | 15 supported | 29 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2021 | May 2016 |
Based on the data on this page, Store Protection & Spy Blocker is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Photolock's 3.9★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Store Protection & Spy Blocker at Free plan available, Photolock 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 Store Protection & Spy Blocker; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Photolock's 37-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Store Protection & Spy 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: Store Protection & Spy Blocker audit • Photolock audit
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| Keyword | Store Protection & Spy Blocker | Photolock |
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| text selection | #3 | #14 |
| theft | #4 | #141 |
| anti theft | #3 | #213 |
| anti | #4 | #24 |
Both Store Protection & Spy Blocker and Photolock offer paid plans only. Store Protection & Spy Blocker starts at Free plan available; Photolock starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Store Protection & Spy Blocker has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 86 reviews) compared to Photolock (3.9★ from 37 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Store Protection & Spy Blocker fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Photolock 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. Store Protection & Spy Blocker has more onboarding documentation maturity (86 reviews vs 37), 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.
Store Protection & Spy Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (86 reviews). Photolock aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (37 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. Store Protection & Spy Blocker and Photolock 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 Photolock" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
