Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Metafields are the key to a unique storefront. Our app is the key to metafields. It's that simple.
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Rulex DataSync helps merchants import and export product metafields in bulk.
| Metric | Metafields Guru | Rulex DataSync |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 232 | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2019 | Jun 2026 |
Based on the data on this page, Metafields Guru is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Rulex DataSync's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Metafields Guru at Free to install, Rulex DataSync 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. 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. Rulex DataSync'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 — Rulex DataSync'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: Metafields Guru audit • Rulex DataSync audit
| Keyword | Metafields Guru | Rulex DataSync |
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| metafields | #2 | Not ranked |
| metafield | #2 | Not ranked |
| bulk import | #9 | Not ranked |
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Both Metafields Guru and Rulex DataSync offer paid plans only. Metafields Guru starts at Free to install; Rulex DataSync starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Metafields Guru fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Rulex DataSync 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. 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.
Metafields Guru typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (232 reviews). Rulex DataSync aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 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. Metafields Guru and Rulex DataSync 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 Rulex DataSync" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
