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Protect Your Store from Bots, Fake Orders, Fraud & Unwanted Traffic in Real Time
| Metric | Mechanic | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 142 | ★ 198 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2018 | Sep 2025 |
Mechanic edges out MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Mechanic at Free trial available, MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker at Free. 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. MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has the larger user base (198 reviews vs 142), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Mechanic'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 Mechanic; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker's 198-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Mechanic'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: Mechanic audit • MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker audit
| Keyword | Mechanic | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker |
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| fraud filter bot | Not ranked | #1 |
| fraud | Not ranked | #2 |
| workflow automation | #3 | Not ranked |
| fraud filter | Not ranked | #3 |
| automation | #5 | Not ranked |
Both Mechanic and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker offer paid plans only. Mechanic starts at Free trial available; MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Mechanic has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 142 reviews) compared to MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker (4.8★ from 198 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Mechanic fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker 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. MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has more onboarding documentation maturity (198 reviews vs 142), 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.
Mechanic typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (142 reviews). MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (198 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. Mechanic and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker 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 Mechanic" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
