Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Fraud filter & fraud prevention to block IP, block country & block bots using proxy & VPN traffic
| VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker | Mechanic | |
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| Metric | VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker | Mechanic |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 12 | ★ 142 |
| 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 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2026 | May 2018 |
VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker and Mechanic 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: VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker at Free plan available, Mechanic 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. Mechanic has the larger user base (142 reviews vs 12), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. 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: VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker audit • Mechanic audit
| Keyword | VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker | Mechanic |
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| fraud filter bot | #3 | Not ranked |
| workflow automation | Not ranked | #3 |
| workflows | Not ranked | #4 |
| automation | Not ranked | #5 |
| fraud filter | #7 | Not ranked |
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Both VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker and Mechanic offer paid plans only. VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker starts at Free plan available; Mechanic starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker (5.0★, 12 reviews) and Mechanic (5.0★, 142 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. VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Mechanic 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. Mechanic has more onboarding documentation maturity (142 reviews vs 12), 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.
VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (12 reviews). Mechanic aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (142 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. VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker and Mechanic 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 VOL Fraud Filter & Bot Blocker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
