Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Metafields2 | Textbox & Textfield by Textify |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 20 | ★ 154 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2013 | Apr 2021 |
Textbox & Textfield by Textify edges out Metafields2 on rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Metafields2 at Free trial available, Textbox & Textfield by Textify 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.
Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the larger user base (154 reviews vs 20), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Metafields2'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 — Metafields2's 20-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.
Read each app's audit: Metafields2 audit • Textbox & Textfield by Textify audit
| Keyword | Metafields2 | Textbox & Textfield by Textify |
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| metafields | #11 | #21 |
| metafield | #20 | #24 |
Both Metafields2 and Textbox & Textfield by Textify offer paid plans only. Metafields2 starts at Free trial available; Textbox & Textfield by Textify starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 154 reviews) compared to Metafields2 (4.5★ from 20 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Textbox & Textfield by Textify holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★). 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. Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the deeper published review base (154 vs 20), 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.
Metafields2 typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (20 reviews). Textbox & Textfield by Textify typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (154 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. Metafields2 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 Metafields2" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.