Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Secure Store using Spy Blocker, Country block, Disable Right Click, Block VPN, Block IP & Copy/paste
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Protects your store against unwanted access, spy trackers, content copies and fake DMCA.
| Metric | Store Protection & Bot Blocker | Sales Shield: Store Protection |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 86 | 17 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 15 supported | 6 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2021 | Jul 2021 |
Store Protection & Bot Blocker and Sales Shield: Store Protection are evenly matched on rating (4.7★ vs 4.7★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Store Protection & Bot Blocker at Free plan available, Sales Shield: Store Protection 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 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: Store Protection & Bot Blocker audit • Sales Shield: Store Protection audit
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| Keyword | Store Protection & Bot Blocker | Sales Shield |
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| theft | #6 | #5 |
| text selection | #5 | #8 |
| anti theft | #3 | #12 |
| block country | #3 | #13 |
| protection | #6 | #12 |
Both Store Protection & Bot Blocker and Sales Shield: Store Protection offer paid plans only. Store Protection & Bot Blocker starts at Free plan available; Sales Shield: Store Protection starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Store Protection & Bot Blocker (4.7★, 86 reviews) and Sales Shield: Store Protection (4.7★, 17 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. Store Protection & Bot Blocker fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Sales Shield: Store Protection 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 & Bot Blocker has more onboarding documentation maturity (86 reviews vs 17), 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 & Bot Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (86 reviews). Sales Shield: Store Protection aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (17 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 & Bot Blocker and Sales Shield: Store Protection 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 Sales Shield: Store Protection" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
