BL Country Blocker vs ShieldLeaf: Country Blocker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026 for BL Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for ShieldLeaf.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: BL Country Blocker 5.0 from 7 reviews and ShieldLeaf 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for BL Country Blocker and $5.90/month for ShieldLeaf.
- BL Country Blocker lists 12 features ShieldLeaf’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-redirect, Blocklists, Bots.
Head to head
Momentum
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FREE
- · Block access by country
- · Country blacklist management
- · Country whitelist management
- · Custom no-access message
- · Limited to one country
- · Redirect by country list
STARTER
- · Block access by country
- · Country blacklist management
- · Country whitelist management
- · Custom no-access message
- · Limited to three countries
- · Redirect by country list
PRO
- · Block access by country
- · Country blacklist management
- · Country whitelist management
- · Custom no-access message
- · Redirect by country list
- · Unlimited blocks / redirects
Always Free
- · Block 1 active country
- · Blocked page or redirect mode
- · Preview before going live
ShieldLeaf Pro
- · Activity logs for blocked visits
- · Block unlimited countries
- · Country groups and presets
- · Everything in Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEasily block access from specific countries or redirect visitors to other sites based on their location. Enhance your store’s security, manage international traffic, and deliver tailored experiences for global audiences. Flexible rules let you restrict, allow, or redirect by country, supporting compliance and localization needs.
ShieldLeaf is an easy country blocker for Shopify storefronts. Choose countries that send unwanted traffic, turn protection on, and Leafy keeps watch. Setup stays simple with a Shopify app embed, no theme-code edits required. Show a blocked-access page or redirect visitors when a blocked country reaches your store.
- Block access from selected countries to protect your store.
- Redirect visitors from specific countries for localized experience.
- Flexible allowlists and blocklists for precise control.
- Set up country-specific redirects in minutes without coding for localization.
- Block unwanted country traffic with a simple Shopify app embed setup
- Choose a blocked-access page or redirect blocked visitors to another URL
- Preview country blocking and review recent blocked traffic activity
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 |  BL Country Blocker |  ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | BL Country Blocker | ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 7(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BL Country Blocker | ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $5.90/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | BL Country Blocker | ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #25 | #31 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 16, 2025 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | BACKLIP | Studio Eucalipto |
FAQ
BL Country Blocker and ShieldLeaf: common questions
- Is BL Country Blocker or ShieldLeaf cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for BL Country Blocker and $5.90/month for ShieldLeaf. 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, BL Country Blocker or ShieldLeaf?
- On the Shopify App Store: BL Country Blocker 5.0 from 7 reviews and ShieldLeaf 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BL Country Blocker lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Blocklists, Bots, Countries. 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 5, 2026 for BL Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for ShieldLeaf; 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 5, 2026 for BL Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for ShieldLeaf. 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.