Blockify Age Verification 18+ vs GateKeeper — Age Verification
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Blockify Age Verification 18+, Oct 13, 2026 for GateKeeper.
The short answer
- Only GateKeeper lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for Blockify Age Verification 18+ and $9.99/month for GateKeeper.
- Blockify Age Verification 18+ lists 15 features GateKeeper’s listing doesn’t mention, including Accessibility, Age verification, Analytics.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
Momentum
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FREE
- · 24/7 Live Chat Support
- · Age Verification Popup: 1 popup
- · Popup Appearance Settings: Basic
BASIC
- · 24/7 Live Chat support
- · Age Verification Popup: 1 popup
- · Checkout Verification: Banner
- · Popup Appearance Settings: Advanced
- · Popup Translation: 1 language
PREMIUM
- · 24/7 Live Chat Support
- · Age Verification Popup: Unlimited popup
- · Checkout Verification: Age Checker
- · Popup Appearance Settings: Unlimited
- · Popup Translation: Unlimited
- · Terms & Condition: Product & Cart page
SHOPIFY PLUS
- · 24/7 Live Chat Support
- · ALL includes in BASIC & PREMIUM
- · Age Verification Popup: Specific Target
- · Age Verification at Checkout
- · Terms & Condition: Checkout page
Free
Pro
Plus
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBlockify - Age Verifier: Safeguard your Shopify store and maintain legal compliance & privacy with our fully customizable 18+, 21+ age verification popup - no coding required! Effortlessly set up age verification using the birth date option. Limit age or set age restrictions on accessing your store and age checkout.
GateKeeper adds a reliable age gate so only age-appropriate visitors can browse and buy. The storefront gate is a lightweight (~2KB) theme app extension that won't slow your store or hurt your Lighthouse score. Choose a minimum age and style (yes/no, date of birth, or birth year), set country-specific rules, and show it site-wide or on select products.
- Age verifier: Ensure legal compliance with the Age Verification Popup
- Set a minimum age requirement with Date of Birth verification
- Choose from age popup templates or customize them to match your store branding
- Restriction age popup looks good on different screen resolutions
- Lightweight ~2KB age gate that won't slow your store or hurt Lighthouse scores
- Set a minimum age and verify by yes/no, date of birth, or birth year
- Country-specific age rules, e.g. 21 in the US and 18 in France
- Block under-age checkout and export a privacy-safe verification audit log
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 |  Blockify Age Verification 18+ |  GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,425 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −16 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 21 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Germany | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Blockify Age Verification 18+ | GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 310 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 4% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Blockify Age Verification 18+ | GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Blockify Age Verification 18+ | GateKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #17(ahead) | #559 |
| Shopify App Charts | #7 in Legal | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Nov 15, 2017 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 4 | 3 |
| Developer | Blockify | BENSAID LLC |
FAQ
Blockify Age Verification 18+ and GateKeeper: common questions
- Is Blockify Age Verification 18+ or GateKeeper cheaper?
- Only GateKeeper lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for Blockify Age Verification 18+ and $9.99/month for GateKeeper. 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?
- Blockify Age Verification 18+ lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Accessibility, Age verification, Analytics, Buttons. GateKeeper lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Geolocation, Multi-language. 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 8, 2026 for Blockify Age Verification 18+, Oct 13, 2026 for GateKeeper; 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 8, 2026 for Blockify Age Verification 18+, Oct 13, 2026 for GateKeeper. 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.