AP BulkCSV vs SmartImport: Verify & Auto‑Fix
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for AP BulkCSV, Oct 14, 2026 for SmartImport.
The short answer
- Only SmartImport lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for AP BulkCSV and $10/month for SmartImport.
- SmartImport lists 7 features AP BulkCSV’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automated, Bulk editing, Collection creation.
Head to head
Pro
Free
Basic
- · Auto column mapping
- · Basic validation
- · CSV file support
- · Unlimited imports
- · Up to 10,000 rows
Pro
- · Auto Fix Engine
- · CSV & Excel support
- · Import history & rollback
- · Manual edit mode
- · Smart auto-mapping
- · Unlimited imports
Unlimited
- · API access
- · Bulk scheduling
- · Everything in Pro
- · Metafield mapping
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited rows
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAP BulkCSV lets you update and export product data in bulk using CSV. You can save column mappings as presets and reuse the same CSV format repeatedly. Upload a CSV and run updates in a few steps. A dry run mode allows you to review changes before applying them. You can also export product data as CSV when needed. Large datasets can be processed reliably without breaking.
Upload your CSV file and let the app do most of the work automatically. It detects column types from column names, maps matching fields, validates values based on the expected data type, and highlights issues before import. Use smart suggestions or Auto Fix to resolve common issues, then upload clean product data directly to Shopify in one click.
- Save column mappings as presets. Reuse them for every import and export.
- Run CSV imports in dry mode to review results before applying changes.
- Export product data as CSV with one row per variant using preset columns.
- Update inventory, images, metafields, and core product fields from CSV.
- Upload CSV product files into Shopify
- Auto-detect columns and map matching fields
- Validate prices, numbers, required values, and other product data
- Fix common issues with suggestions or Auto Fix
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AP BulkCSV |  SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AP BulkCSV | SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AP BulkCSV | SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | $10/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | AP BulkCSV | SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #554 | #424(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 4, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | 株式会社あんどぷらす | BARUZOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED |
FAQ
AP BulkCSV and SmartImport: common questions
- Is AP BulkCSV or SmartImport cheaper?
- Only SmartImport lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for AP BulkCSV and $10/month for SmartImport. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AP BulkCSV lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Images, Metafields, Tags. SmartImport lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Automated, Bulk editing, Collection creation, Data migration. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for AP BulkCSV, Oct 14, 2026 for SmartImport; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for AP BulkCSV, Oct 14, 2026 for SmartImport. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.