Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Metafields has never been easier to manage with Native Metafields!
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Add a textbox or textfield to your product page. Customers can add notes & more in custom fields.
| Metric | Native Metafields | Textbox & Textfield by Textify |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 5 | ★ 106 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Languages | 3 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2022 | Apr 2021 |
Native Metafields edges out Textbox & Textfield by Textify on rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Native Metafields 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the larger user base (106 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Native Metafields'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 Native Metafields; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Textbox & Textfield by Textify's 106-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Native Metafields'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: Native Metafields audit • Textbox & Textfield by Textify audit
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| Keyword | Native Metafields | Textbox & Textfield by Textify |
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| metafield | #17 | #24 |
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Both Native Metafields and Textbox & Textfield by Textify offer paid plans only. Native Metafields 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.
Native Metafields has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 5 reviews) compared to Textbox & Textfield by Textify (4.6★ from 106 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Native Metafields fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Textbox & Textfield by Textify 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. Textbox & Textfield by Textify has more onboarding documentation maturity (106 reviews vs 5), 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.
Native Metafields typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (5 reviews). Textbox & Textfield by Textify aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (106 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. Native Metafields 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 Native Metafields" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
