Checkout Blocks & Customizer vs Pulse Checkout
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 7, 2026 for Checkout Blocks & Customizer, Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Checkout Blocks & Customizer 5.0 from 11 reviews and Pulse Checkout 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- Only Pulse Checkout lists a free plan.
Head to head
- Australia
- Canada
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 active customization
- · Add extra fees to Cash on Delivery order
- · Hide, rename, or reorder payment methods
- · Hide, rename, or reorder shipping method
Pulse Unlimited
- · 25 payment & shipping customizations
- · Access to all 30+ rule conditions
- · Add extra fees to Cash on Delivery order
- · Block repeat fake COD orders
- · Combine rules with AND/OR logic
- · Hide, rename, or reorder payment methods
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCustomize your Shopify Plus Checkout with banners, promo code blocks, cart editing, custom fields and smart checkout rules. Add trust messages, show offers, collect GST/VAT and guide customers with powerful checkout blocks. Built on Shopify Checkout Extensibility to improve clarity, reduce drop-offs and boost conversion for Plus merchants.
Control your checkout with rule-based customization. Add fees to Cash on Delivery (COD) orders and customize payment and shipping methods by hiding, renaming, or reordering them. Apply changes based on conditions like customer details, cart value, location, or discounts. This helps you manage how options are shown at checkout and tailor the experience for different scenarios.
- Display image, banner, text on any part of the checkout with conditional predefined rules to display.
- Add banners and messages to boost trust and conversions at checkout.
- Single Click Coupon list at checkout for customers ready to apply.
- Checkout Cart Editing (change quantity, remove items,change variants).
- Highlight key store values and policies with a customizable trust block
- Add a flexible message section to share unique value propositions or store info
- Let customers opt into a delivery or product add-on
- Easily switch between draft and live checkout configurations
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 |  Checkout Blocks & Customizer |  Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | 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 | Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | Australia, Canada, Germany | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Checkout Blocks & Customizer | Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 11(ahead) | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Checkout Blocks & Customizer | Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $3.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Checkout Blocks & Customizer | Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #76(ahead) | #89 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 9, 2023 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Marmeto Apps | Pulse Commerce |
FAQ
Checkout Blocks & Customizer and Pulse Checkout: common questions
- Is Checkout Blocks & Customizer or Pulse Checkout cheaper?
- Only Pulse Checkout 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.
- Which has better reviews, Checkout Blocks & Customizer or Pulse Checkout?
- On the Shopify App Store: Checkout Blocks & Customizer 5.0 from 11 reviews and Pulse Checkout 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- 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 7, 2026 for Checkout Blocks & Customizer, Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout; 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 7, 2026 for Checkout Blocks & Customizer, Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout. 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.