Backstop: Chargeback Watch vs Subscription Guard ‑ Subnotice
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Backstop, Oct 13, 2026 for Subscription Guard.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Backstop and $15/month for Subscription Guard.
- Backstop lists 4 features Subscription Guard’s listing doesn’t mention, including App notifications, Chargeback alerts, Chargeback analytics.
Head to head
Free
- · Deadline emails at 7, 3 and 1 days
- · Dispute watch every 6 hours
- · Queue with deadlines and reason codes
- · Unlimited disputes
- · Upgrade to Pro any time
Pro
- · Analytics by outcome and reason
- · Cancel in one click
- · Everything in Free
- · Evidence pack PDFs
- · Unlimited disputes
Readiness Scan
Compliance monthly
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureA chargeback has a deadline, and Shopify submits a generic response if you miss it. Backstop checks your store every 6 hours, shows every open dispute with the days you have left, and tells you what evidence your reason code requires. Evidence is assembled from your order data, previewed as the exact PDF, and sent only when you say so.
Stop losing disputes for missing proof. Log renewal notices on charge dates and export an audit trail payment providers can review. Scans Privacy, Terms, Subscription, and Refund policies with a 0-100 readiness score for UK DMCCA (2027) and US state ARL wording. Subscription activity list. Paid: pre-renewal emails timed to each plan (daily, monthly, annual). Native Shopify Subs may need your ESP until billing sync.
- Automatic dispute watch every 6 hours with deadline countdowns in days
- Reason code coaching: what each dispute type needs as evidence
- Evidence packs assembled from your order data, previewed as the exact PDF
- You approve everything. Nothing is ever submitted without you
- Export audit trail with timestamps for chargeback and dispute reviews.
- 0-100 policy readiness score with pass, pending, and fix notes per check.
- Download a full audit report (HTML) to print or save as PDF for your team.
- Renewal reminder emails when dates sync. Every notice logged for audit.
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 |  Backstop |  Subscription Guard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Backstop | Subscription Guard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Backstop | Subscription Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $15/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Backstop | Subscription Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #298 | #125 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 10, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Wedgeworks | MiniSage Tech |
FAQ
Backstop and Subscription Guard: common questions
- Is Backstop or Subscription Guard cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Backstop and $15/month for Subscription Guard. 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?
- Backstop lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as App notifications, Chargeback alerts, Chargeback analytics, Chargebacks. 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 14, 2026 for Backstop, Oct 13, 2026 for Subscription Guard; 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 14, 2026 for Backstop, Oct 13, 2026 for Subscription Guard. 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.