Metafield Lite vs Textbox & Textfield by Textify

Based on the data on this page, Textbox & Textfield by Textify is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.8★ vs Metafield Lite's 3.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Metafield Lite at Free, Textbox & Textfield by Textify 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the larger user base (155 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Metafield Lite's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Textbox & Textfield by Textify; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Metafield Lite's 5-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Textbox & Textfield by Textify'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.

Is Metafield Lite or Textbox & Textfield by Textify cheaper?

Both Metafield Lite and Textbox & Textfield by Textify offer paid plans only. Metafield Lite starts at Free; Textbox & Textfield by Textify starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Metafield Lite or Textbox & Textfield by Textify?

Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 155 reviews) compared to Metafield Lite (3.2★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Metafield Lite or Textbox & Textfield by Textify?

Textbox & Textfield by Textify holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 3.2★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Metafield Lite or Textbox & Textfield by Textify?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the deeper published review base (155 vs 5), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Metafield Lite typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). Textbox & Textfield by Textify typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (155 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.