Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metafields Guru | Textbox & Textfield by Textify | |
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| Metric | Metafields Guru | Textbox & Textfield by Textify |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 241 | 155 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2019 | Apr 2021 |
Metafields Guru edges out Textbox & Textfield by Textify 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: Metafields Guru at Free plan available, 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.
Metafields Guru has the larger user base (241 reviews vs 155), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Textbox & Textfield by Textify'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 Metafields Guru; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Textbox & Textfield by Textify's 155-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 • Textbox & Textfield by Textify audit
| Keyword | Metafields Guru | Textbox & Textfield by Textify |
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| metafields | #2 | #21 |
| metafield | #2 | #24 |
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Both Metafields Guru and Textbox & Textfield by Textify offer paid plans only. Metafields Guru starts at Free plan available; Textbox & Textfield by Textify starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Metafields Guru has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 241 reviews) compared to Textbox & Textfield by Textify (4.8★ from 155 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Metafields Guru holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Metafields Guru has the deeper published review base (241 vs 155), 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.
Metafields Guru typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (241 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Metafields Guru and Textbox & Textfield by Textify 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 Textbox & Textfield by Textify" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
