CartShark Security vs ShopiFence
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $14/month for CartShark Security and $14.99/month for ShopiFence.
Head to head
CartShark Lite
- · Identifies webskimming in real-time
- · Live traffic monitoring
- · Visibility on website third parties
CartShark Plus
- · Fully managed service
- · Includes everything in Lite
- · Live traffic monitoring
- · PCI DSS v4 (6.4.3, 11.6.1) compliance
- · Third Party monitoring
Pro plan
- · Compliance audit
- · Detailed Security Reports
- · Manual Vulnerability Scanner
- · Maximum of 5 scans per month
Business plan
- · Automated Background Scans (Scheduler)
- · Everything Of Pro Plan
- · Priority Support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCartShark protects your Shopify store from hidden threats like hacked plugins and Magecart-style checkout skimming. It scans your site for suspicious code added by apps, third-parties or theme changes, then alerts you instantly if there’s a risk. Set up takes minutes, with no developer or custom code needed. CartShark runs in the background so you can focus on growing your shop, knowing your checkout stays secure.
One hidden vulnerability in your theme can destroy your business. Hackers actively scan Shopify stores for exposed API keys, hardcoded passwords, and outdated scripts. If they find it before you do, you face data breaches and severe compliance fines. ShopiFence is your 24/7 automated security guard.
- Automatic scanning for harmful scripts and suspicious code edits, 24/7
- Real-time security alerts if CartShark finds any threats on your checkout
- Install in minutes, no technical skills or developer time required
- Instantly scan your store's theme for vulnerabilities and exposed API keys.
- Schedule automated daily or weekly background scans for continuous protection.
- Verify theme security and privacy with built-in compliance audits.
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 |  CartShark Security |  ShopiFence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CartShark Security | ShopiFence |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 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 | CartShark Security | ShopiFence |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $14/month(ahead) | $14.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | CartShark Security | ShopiFence |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #59(ahead) | #65 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 8, 2025 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CartShark / RapidSpike | Wijers e-commerce |
FAQ
CartShark Security and ShopiFence: common questions
- Is CartShark Security or ShopiFence cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $14/month for CartShark Security and $14.99/month for ShopiFence. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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; 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. 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.