Metafields Guru vs Simple Inventory Sync

Metafields Guru and Simple Inventory Sync are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing entry tiers: Metafields Guru at Free to install, Simple Inventory Sync at Free trial 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.

Metafields Guru has the larger user base (241 reviews vs 53), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Simple Inventory Sync's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.

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 Metafields Guru or Simple Inventory Sync cheaper?

Both Metafields Guru and Simple Inventory Sync offer paid plans only. Metafields Guru starts at Free to install; Simple Inventory Sync starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Metafields Guru or Simple Inventory Sync?

Metafields Guru (5.0★, 241 reviews) and Simple Inventory Sync (4.9★, 53 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Metafields Guru or Simple Inventory Sync?

Metafields Guru holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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, Metafields Guru or Simple Inventory Sync?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Metafields Guru has the deeper published review base (241 vs 53), 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?

Metafields Guru typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (241 reviews). Simple Inventory Sync typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (53 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.

Can I migrate data between Metafields Guru and Simple Inventory Sync?

Migration support varies by app and category. Metafields Guru and Simple Inventory Sync 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 Simple Inventory Sync" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.