Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add a textbox or textfield to your product page. Customers can add notes & more in custom fields.
| Textbox & Textfield by Textify | Vendor Sections by MDG | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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Display vendor/seller details with ease and use pre-built blocks and sections.
| Metric | Textbox & Textfield by Textify | Vendor Sections by MDG |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 106 | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2021 | Sep 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, Vendor Sections by MDG is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Textbox & Textfield by Textify's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Textbox & Textfield by Textify at Free plan available, Vendor Sections by MDG 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Textbox & Textfield by Textify has the larger user base (106 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Vendor Sections by MDG'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 Vendor Sections by MDG; 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 Vendor Sections by MDG'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: Textbox & Textfield by Textify audit • Vendor Sections by MDG audit
| Keyword | Textbox & Textfield by Textify | Vendor Sections by MDG |
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| text | #3 | Not ranked |
| variants on collection | #13 | Not ranked |
| metafield | #24 | Not ranked |
| repro probe 1782243819801 1 | Not ranked | #59 |
| repro probe 1782072974056 1 | Not ranked | #60 |
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Both Textbox & Textfield by Textify and Vendor Sections by MDG offer paid plans only. Textbox & Textfield by Textify starts at Free plan available; Vendor Sections by MDG starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Vendor Sections by MDG has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 2 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. Textbox & Textfield by Textify fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Vendor Sections by MDG is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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 2), 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.
Textbox & Textfield by Textify typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (106 reviews). Vendor Sections by MDG aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 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. Textbox & Textfield by Textify and Vendor Sections by MDG 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 Vendor Sections by MDG" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
