AppsByB: Metafields vs Webify Metafields+Data Doctor
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jun 28, 2026 for AppsByB, Oct 13, 2026 for Webify Metafields+Data Doctor.
The short answer
- Only Webify Metafields+Data Doctor lists a free plan.
- Webify Metafields+Data Doctor lists 6 features AppsByB’s listing doesn’t mention, including Backups, Blogs, Customers.
Head to head
Bulk edit Metafields, import/export, Backup. OS 2.0 Compatible
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · For stores that are just getting started
Basic
- · Metafields customers,orders,collection
- · Metafields for products, variants
Pro
- · Backup metafields.
- · Not Available For Shopify Plus Stores
- · Unlimited import/export
Unlimited
- · Ability to do unlimited import/export
- · Auto backups of Metafields
- · For Shopify Plus customers Only
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureManaging metafields one product at a time doesn't scale. AppsByB: Metafields lets you edit thousands of product, variant and collection metafields in a single pass, with type-aware editors that catch invalid values before they save. Filter to the exact records you want, stage changes with a before and after diff, then apply them in the background.
Edit metafields for products, variants, collections, customers, orders, pages, and blogs in one place. Import and export with CSV for large catalog updates. Product Data Doctor finds missing metafields and category attributes so you can fix gaps before filters and channels miss them. On Pro, Metaobject Studio bulk-links one entry to many products, with dry run and undo.
- Bulk edit product, variant & collection metafields with type-aware validation
- Set or clear a value across every matching record in one action
- Import & export metafields via CSV for large-scale catalog updates
- Create and manage metafield definitions without the admin
- Easy to use and no training required. Since 2012.
- Support Online Store 2.0 Theme Editor. Customize metafields presentation.
- Have a lot of metafields? Not a problem for us. Spreadsheet imports and exports
- Back up important data in metafields. Track all product changes.
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 |  AppsByB |  Webify Metafields+Data Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AppsByB | Webify Metafields+Data Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 74 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AppsByB | Webify Metafields+Data Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $8.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 5 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | AppsByB | Webify Metafields+Data Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #23 | #21(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 16, 2026 | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | AppsByB | Webify Technology Inc |
FAQ
AppsByB and Webify Metafields+Data Doctor: common questions
- Is AppsByB or Webify Metafields+Data Doctor cheaper?
- Only Webify Metafields+Data Doctor lists a free plan. 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?
- AppsByB lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as SKU mapping. Webify Metafields+Data Doctor lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Backups, Blogs, Customers, Metafields editor. 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 Jun 28, 2026 for AppsByB, Oct 13, 2026 for Webify Metafields+Data Doctor; 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 Jun 28, 2026 for AppsByB, Oct 13, 2026 for Webify Metafields+Data Doctor. 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.