AW Store Locator vs Mapular ‑ Store Locator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 7, 2026 for AW Store Locator, Oct 14, 2026 for Mapular.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: AW Store Locator 5.0 from 34 reviews and Mapular 4.8 from 8 reviews.
- Only Mapular lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for AW Store Locator and $9.99/month for Mapular.
- Mapular lists 7 features AW Store Locator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Custom branding, Directions.
Head to head
Manage Your Unlimited Stores on Google Map
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Address search
- · Automatic geolocation
- · Bulk import and export
- · Custom map styling
- · Distance and search filters
- · Up to 50 store locations
Growth
- · Address search
- · Automatic geolocation
- · Bulk import and export
- · Custom map styling
- · Distance and search filters
- · Up to 1,000 store locations
Unlimited
- · Address search
- · Automatic geolocation
- · Bulk import and export
- · Custom map styling
- · Distance and search filters
- · Unlimited store locations
Free
- · Business hours and store images
- · Directions and nearby store search
- · Full brand control: colors, fonts, pins
- · Live support chat in Shopify admin
- · Multi-language (EN, DE, ES)
- · Smart filters and geolocation
Starter
- · Bulk import and export
- · Everything in Free Plan, plus:
- · Filter by product availability
- · Google Sheets sync and CSV import
- · Up to 50 locations
Advanced
- · Built-in analytics dashboard
- · Everything in Starter, plus:
- · See where customers look for stores
- · Track searches, clicks, and filters
- · Up to 500 locations
Pro
- · Everything in Advanced, plus:
- · Filter locations by product availability
- · Full demand analytics dashboard
- · Geocoding of up to 5,000 addresses
- · Track product filter usage
- · Up to 5,000 locations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAdd a store locator to your storefront so customers can search for nearby stores, dealers, or stockists. Show locations on an interactive map, use geolocation to help customers find nearby results, and let them search by address or distance. Manage business hours and store details, customize the locator with CSS and map styling, and import or export locations in bulk.
Built to look like part of your store, not a third-party widget. Choose your map: OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or Google Maps. OpenStreetMap needs no API key. Control colors, fonts, map styles, pin icons, and layouts. Three layout modes. Smart filters for hours, services, and product availability. Customers search, get directions, and find nearby stores. Import via Google Sheets or CSV. Auto-geocoding.
- Unlimited Store Location
- Most Customized App
- Auto Detect Location
- Quick 4-step setup. Launch your store locator in just minutes, no coding needed.
- Full location control. Edit addresses, hours, and info with full control.
- Customize the design. Match your brand using built-in styles and CSS options.
- Bulk upload locations. Add stores at scale using a simple CSV import.
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 |  AW Store Locator |  Mapular |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AW Store Locator | Mapular |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 34(ahead) | 8 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AW Store Locator | Mapular |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | AW Store Locator | Mapular |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34 | #23(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 24, 2022 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | AdvanceWidget | Mapular UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
FAQ
AW Store Locator and Mapular: common questions
- Is AW Store Locator or Mapular cheaper?
- Only Mapular lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for AW Store Locator and $9.99/month for Mapular. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, AW Store Locator or Mapular?
- On the Shopify App Store: AW Store Locator 5.0 from 34 reviews and Mapular 4.8 from 8 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AW Store Locator lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Autocomplete, Locator page. Mapular lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Custom branding, Directions, Images. 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 Nov 7, 2026 for AW Store Locator, Oct 14, 2026 for Mapular; 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 Nov 7, 2026 for AW Store Locator, Oct 14, 2026 for Mapular. 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.