COD Compass vs PayDesign ‑ COD on Top
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Aug 6, 2026 for COD Compass, Nov 5, 2026 for PayDesign.
The short answer
- COD Compass lists 1 features PayDesign’s listing doesn’t mention, including Payment messages.
Head to head
Lunch
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCOD Compass helps merchants control where Cash on Delivery is available based on the customer’s shipping country. It keeps checkout payment options relevant, reduces unwanted COD orders from unsupported destinations, and allows merchants to manage country rules directly from Shopify Admin without editing their theme or checkout code.
COD First helps Shopify merchants place their Cash on Delivery payment option at the top of the available payment methods during checkout. The app is designed for merchants who want customers to see and select Cash on Delivery more easily when completing an order. After installing the app, merchants can configure COD First to prioritize their Cash on Delivery payment option.
- Allow COD only for selected shipping countries.
- Update checkout automatically when the destination changes.
- Support translated and renamed COD payment-method labels.
- Prioritize Cash on Delivery as the first payment option.
- Make COD easier for customers to find during checkout.
- Simple configuration with minimal setup.
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 |  COD Compass |  PayDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | COD Compass | PayDesign |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | COD Compass | PayDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $2.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 2 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | COD Compass | PayDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #60 | #28(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 4, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Fulfillio | TechLevin |
FAQ
COD Compass and PayDesign: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- COD Compass lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Payment messages. 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 Aug 6, 2026 for COD Compass, Nov 5, 2026 for PayDesign; 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 Aug 6, 2026 for COD Compass, Nov 5, 2026 for PayDesign. 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.