Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
View and manage Location data in one spot, perform bulk actions across all of your locations.
| Locations Plus | Metafields Guru | |
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Metafields are the key to a unique storefront. Our app is the key to metafields. It's that simple.
| Metric | Locations Plus | Metafields Guru |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 232 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2025 | Apr 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, Metafields Guru is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Locations Plus's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Locations Plus at Free plan available, Metafields Guru 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. Metafields Guru has the larger user base (232 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Locations Plus's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Metafields Guru; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Locations Plus's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Metafields Guru'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: Locations Plus audit • Metafields Guru audit
| Keyword | Locations Plus | Metafields Guru |
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| metafields | Not ranked | #2 |
| metafield | Not ranked | #2 |
| import export | Not ranked | #10 |
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Both Locations Plus and Metafields Guru offer paid plans only. Locations Plus starts at Free plan available; Metafields Guru starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Locations Plus fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Metafields Guru is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Metafields Guru has more onboarding documentation maturity (232 reviews vs 0), 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.
Locations Plus typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (0 reviews). Metafields Guru aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (232 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. Locations Plus and Metafields Guru 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 Locations Plus" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
