ARCS Checkout Control vs Store Shutter
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $2.99/month for ARCS Checkout Control and $4.99/month for Store Shutter.
Head to head
Easier Controlling Checkout Process
Close your stores checkout on demand
Pro
Monthly Plan
- · close and open store on demand
- · configure which pages on the store get closed
- · specify a custom 'store closed page' that visitors see
Yearly Plan
- · close and open store on demand
- · configure which pages on the store get closed
- · specify a custom 'store closed page' that visitors see
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSiteValidator app allow user to define conditions that will display warning messages and/or prevent user to checkout on various pages of your store.
Store Shutter allows you to apply a virtual shutter to your store (or parts of it) that can stop visitors placing orders when you dont want them to. Its perfect for bars, restaurants or shops that only want to take orders while they are open, and can also be used when developing or maintaining your site if you want to get your store out there but arent ready to take orders.
- Display message on any pages
- Supports HTML format messages
- Multiple Pages
- Gives you the ability to close your store checkout while keeping the rest live
- Start getting traffic while developing your site but stop sales
- Specify a custom 'stored closed' page so visitors no when you will be open again
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 |  ARCS Checkout Control |  Store Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ARCS Checkout Control | Store Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ARCS Checkout Control | Store Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | ARCS Checkout Control | Store Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #130 | #219 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 24, 2021 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | ARCS Group Ltd. | tecsploit ltd |
FAQ
ARCS Checkout Control and Store Shutter: common questions
- Is ARCS Checkout Control or Store Shutter cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $2.99/month for ARCS Checkout Control and $4.99/month for Store Shutter. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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; 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. 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.