Store Protection & Bot Blocker vs X Shield

Store Protection & Bot Blocker and X Shield: IP Country Blocker are evenly matched on rating (4.7★ vs 4.8★) — 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, X Shield: IP Country 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.

Is Store Protection & Bot Blocker or X Shield: IP Country Blocker cheaper?

Both Store Protection & Bot Blocker and X Shield: IP Country Blocker offer paid plans only. Store Protection & Bot Blocker starts at Free plan available; X Shield: IP Country Blocker starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Store Protection & Bot Blocker or X Shield: IP Country Blocker?

Store Protection & Bot Blocker (4.7★, 89 reviews) and X Shield: IP Country Blocker (4.8★, 11 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Store Protection & Bot Blocker or X Shield: IP Country Blocker?

X Shield: IP Country Blocker holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Store Protection & Bot Blocker or X Shield: IP Country Blocker?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Store Protection & Bot Blocker has the deeper published review base (89 vs 11), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Store Protection & Bot Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (89 reviews). X Shield: IP Country Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (11 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.