Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add custom fields, text boxes, date pickers, and file uploads to any product or the checkout.
| Magical Custom Fields & Upload | File Upload by Uploadery | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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Let customers upload artwork, photos, and files to their orders
| Metric | Magical Custom Fields & Upload | File Upload by Uploadery |
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| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Total reviews | 80 | ★ 161 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2022 | May 2015 |
Based on the data on this page, Magical Custom Fields & Upload is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs File Upload by Uploadery's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Magical Custom Fields & Upload at Free plan available, File Upload by Uploadery 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. File Upload by Uploadery has the larger user base (161 reviews vs 80), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Magical Custom Fields & Upload'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 Magical Custom Fields & Upload; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — File Upload by Uploadery's 161-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Magical Custom Fields & Upload'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: Magical Custom Fields & Upload audit • File Upload by Uploadery audit
| Keyword | Magical Custom Fields & Upload | File Upload by Uploadery |
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| upload | #4 | #3 |
| uploads | #5 | #6 |
| file uploads | #10 | #2 |
| file upload | #10 | #3 |
| file | #12 | #4 |
Both Magical Custom Fields & Upload and File Upload by Uploadery offer paid plans only. Magical Custom Fields & Upload starts at Free plan available; File Upload by Uploadery starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Magical Custom Fields & Upload has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 80 reviews) compared to File Upload by Uploadery (4.3★ from 161 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Magical Custom Fields & Upload fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; File Upload by Uploadery 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. File Upload by Uploadery has more onboarding documentation maturity (161 reviews vs 80), 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.
Magical Custom Fields & Upload typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (80 reviews). File Upload by Uploadery aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (161 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. Magical Custom Fields & Upload and File Upload by Uploadery 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 Magical Custom Fields & Upload" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
