Photolock vs Shop Shield Pro

Based on the data on this page, Shop Shield Pro is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Photolock's 3.9★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Photolock at Free plan available, Shop Shield Pro 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Shop Shield Pro; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Photolock's 40-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shop Shield Pro'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.

Is Photolock or Shop Shield Pro cheaper?

Both Photolock and Shop Shield Pro offer paid plans only. Photolock starts at Free plan available; Shop Shield Pro starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Photolock or Shop Shield Pro?

Shop Shield Pro has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 2 reviews) compared to Photolock (3.9★ from 40 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Photolock or Shop Shield Pro?

Shop Shield Pro holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 3.9★). 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, Photolock or Shop Shield Pro?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Photolock has the deeper published review base (40 vs 2), 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?

Photolock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (40 reviews). Shop Shield Pro typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 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 Photolock and Shop Shield Pro?

Migration support varies by app and category. Photolock and Shop Shield Pro 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 Shop Shield Pro" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.