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| Metric | DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker | SMART Functions Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 159 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 3 tiers |
On the measured data here, SMART Functions Creator leads on more dimensions (4 vs 2). Pick DCB if one of the points where it leads is what you need.
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Read each app's audit: DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker audit • SMART Functions Creator audit
| Field | DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker | SMART Functions Creator |
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| Tagline | ||
| Listing audit | 91/100 listing audit | 87/100 listing audit |
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Listed features |
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| 5 |
| 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
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| Languages | 5 supported | 1 supported |
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| Listed since | Jan 2025 | Jun 2025 |
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| Keyword | DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker | SMART Functions Creator |
|---|---|---|
| function | Not ranked | #1 |
| workflows | Not ranked | #4 |
| automation | Not ranked | #5 |
| discount codes | #22 | Not ranked |
| discount volume | #164 | Not ranked |
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SMART Functions Creator is cheaper to start with — it offers a free plan and DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker doesn't list one. Prices are as listed on the Shopify App Store; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
SMART Functions Creator has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 159 reviews) compared to DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker (4.5★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
SMART Functions Creator holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; SMART Functions Creator has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (159 vs 6).
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Shopify App Store data. What it can show: DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker has 6 published reviews; SMART Functions Creator has 159 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Migration support varies by app and category. DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker and SMART Functions Creator 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 DCB ‑ Discount Code Blocker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.