Simple Maps vs PayPal Button
Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | PayPal Button | Simple Maps |
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| Rating | ★ 4.5 ★ | 3.1 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 3k | 85 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
Based on the data on this page, PayPal Button is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market merchants — 4.5★ vs Simple Maps's 3.1★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: PayPal Button at Free plan available, Simple Maps 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. PayPal Button has the larger user base (2,962 reviews vs 85), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Simple Maps'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 PayPal Button; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Simple Maps's 85-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than PayPal Button'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 Wix App Market 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: PayPal Button audit • Simple Maps audit
Both PayPal Button and Simple Maps offer paid plans only. PayPal Button starts at Free plan available; Simple Maps starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PayPal Button has the higher average rating (4.5★ from 2,962 reviews) compared to Simple Maps (3.1★ from 85 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. PayPal Button fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Simple Maps 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 Wix App Market marketplace. PayPal Button has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,962 reviews vs 85), 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.
PayPal Button typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (2,962 reviews). Simple Maps aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (85 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. PayPal Button and Simple Maps 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 Simple Maps" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.