BM Bot blocker Country blocker vs YB Country Blocker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 6, 2026 for BM Bot blocker Country blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $3.99/month for BM Bot blocker Country blocker and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker.
- BM Bot blocker Country blocker lists 30 features YB Country Blocker’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Auto-cancel, Auto-redirect.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
PAY-AS-YOU-GO
- · Access all Premium Plan features
- · Pay per 100 page views for growth
PREMIUM
- · Block visitors by email/name/phone
- · Bot, Crawler, Proxy & VPN blocker
- · Checkout Validation
- · Country/IP whitelist
- · Country/State/City/IP Blocker
- · Detailed Visit log
Basic
- · 3 redirect rules
- · 7-day analytics
- · Block page customization
- · Unlimited block/allow rules
Pro
- · 90-day analytics
- · Everything in Basic
- · IP exemptions
- · Lead capture on the block page
- · Unlimited redirect rules
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBM: Country Blocker IP Blocker helps merchants control who can access their store and prevent unwanted visitors before they place an order. Merchants can block traffic by country, state, city, IP address, IP ranges, ISP/ASN, or referrer. The app can also detect visitors using VPNs, proxy networks, or data center connections.
YB Country Blocker lets you control who can access your Shopify store by country. Block specific countries, or allow only the ones you choose. Blocked visitors see a customisable block page, with an optional opt-in form so they can hear from you when you ship to their region. Redirect visitors from specific countries to any URL. Exempt trusted IP addresses for your team or partners.
- Block unwanted visitors access your website by blacklist their email/phone/name
- Block/allow visitors from specific countries/states/cities by different mode
- Block visitors from specific IPs or IP Ranges; set IP whitelist for exception
- Block bots and visitors who use Tor Browser, a proxy or VPN connection
- Block or redirect visitors based on their country
- Blacklist or whitelist mode for flexible country rules
- Customisable block page with colours, text, and custom CSS
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 |  BM Bot blocker Country blocker |  YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 4,752 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −39 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 98 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 18% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BM Bot blocker Country blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 207 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 17% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BM Bot blocker Country blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | BM Bot blocker Country blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #17 | #110 |
| Shopify App Charts | #4 in Fraud | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 4, 2022 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Boostymark | Yewbridge Labs |
FAQ
BM Bot blocker Country blocker and YB Country Blocker: common questions
- Is BM Bot blocker Country blocker or YB Country Blocker cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $3.99/month for BM Bot blocker Country blocker and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker. 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?
- BM Bot blocker Country blocker lists 30 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Auto-cancel, Auto-redirect, Blocklists. 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 6, 2026 for BM Bot blocker Country blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker; 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 6, 2026 for BM Bot blocker Country blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker. 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.