Shopify Flow vs Smart Store Locator

Based on the data on this page, Shopify Flow is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Smart Store Locator's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Flow at Free, Smart Store Locator 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.

Shopify Flow has the larger user base (13,816 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Smart Store Locator'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 Shopify Flow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Smart Store Locator's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shopify Flow'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 Shopify Flow or Smart Store Locator cheaper?

Both Shopify Flow and Smart Store Locator offer paid plans only. Shopify Flow starts at Free; Smart Store Locator starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Shopify Flow or Smart Store Locator?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Shopify Flow does carry the larger published review base (13,816 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Shopify Flow or Smart Store Locator?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shopify Flow has the deeper published review base (13,816 vs 0), 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?

Shopify Flow typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (13,816 reviews). Smart Store Locator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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 Shopify Flow and Smart Store Locator?

Migration support varies by app and category. Shopify Flow and Smart Store Locator 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 Smart Store Locator" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.