Chargeback: Auto Prevention vs PreShip Alert: Chargeback
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 PreShip Alert.
The short answer
- Only PreShip Alert lists a free plan.
- PreShip Alert lists 5 features Chargeback’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automated workflows, Fraud notifications, High-risk alerts.
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
Early Access
- · All features included
- · Cancel anytime
- · Free for early users (limited)
- · Limited to first 30 stores
Basic
- · Catch refund-heavy customers early
- · Flag risky orders before shipping
- · No setup. Works instantly
- · See warnings directly in your order list
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.
Stop losing money to chargebacks. PreShip Alert flags risky orders in your order list — before you ship. No dashboards. No setup. No extra tools. Works instantly in your workflow and highlights orders that need a second look. Focused on pre-shipping checks — where costly mistakes happen. Built for high-value orders, first-time buyers, and refund-heavy customers. Install once. Review only what matters.
- Quick and easy setup
- Chargeback prevention on autopilot - No work required from you
- Extensive overview of all chargebacks
- No contracts required, cancel anytime
- Detect orders that may require review before fulfillment
- Adds clear review tags directly in the Shopify order list
- Helps teams quickly identify orders worth checking before shipment
- Works inside existing order workflows with no setup or configuration
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 |  PreShip Alert |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PreShip Alert |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PreShip Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Chargeback | PreShip Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #4(ahead) | #276 |
| Shopify App Charts | #21 in Fraud | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 24, 2024 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Chargeback Solutions FZCO | Sorivox Labs |
FAQ
Chargeback and PreShip Alert: common questions
- Is Chargeback or PreShip Alert cheaper?
- Only PreShip Alert lists a free plan. 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?
- Chargeback lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Chargeback alerts, Chargeback analytics, Email notifications. PreShip Alert lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Automated workflows, Fraud notifications, High-risk alerts, Payments. 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 PreShip Alert; 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 PreShip Alert. 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.