Chargeback: Auto Prevention vs Chargeback Protector
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Chargeback, Oct 13, 2026 for Chargeback Protector.
The short answer
- Chargeback lists 3 features Chargeback Protector’s listing doesn’t mention, including Chargeback analytics, Fraud filters, Order validation.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Essential
- · $4.99 per report generated
- · Capped at $49.99 per month
- · First dispute report is completely free
- · Free high-risk email and order alerts
- · Free to install and set up
- · Keep 100% of won revenue (0% fees)
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureChargeback is an automated chargeback prevention app. It alerts you when a customer initiates a dispute. This allows you to automatically refund the transaction, stopping the chargeback. This protects your Shopify from shutdown, money holds, and fees. We work with almost all payment processors, helping you to maintain smooth operations with a low chargeback rate.
Identifies potential fraud before it impacts your business. Chargeback Protector automatically tags high-risk orders and sends instant alerts through email and in the order and shipping portal, allowing you to review suspicious activity before fulfillment.
- Quick and easy setup
- Chargeback prevention on autopilot - No work required from you
- Extensive overview of all chargebacks
- No contracts required, cancel anytime
- Get instant email alerts and tags for high-risk orders before you fulfill.
- Auto-generates PDF defense reports with AVS, CVV, IP and tracking data.
- Eliminates manual data gathering to streamline your dispute workflow.
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 |  Chargeback |  Chargeback Protector |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 119 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +25 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 25 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Chargeback | Chargeback Protector |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 131 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 3% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Chargeback | Chargeback Protector |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Chargeback | Chargeback Protector |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #4 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #21 in Fraud | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Chargeback Solutions FZCO | Michael Wheeler |
FAQ
Chargeback and Chargeback Protector: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Chargeback lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Chargeback analytics, Fraud filters, Order validation. Chargeback Protector lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Automated workflows, High-risk alerts. 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 9, 2026 for Chargeback, Oct 13, 2026 for Chargeback Protector; 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 9, 2026 for Chargeback, Oct 13, 2026 for Chargeback Protector. 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.