Compliance Shipping Check vs TacStac: FFL Dealer Locator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 22, 2026 for Compliance Shipping Check, Nov 9, 2026 for TacStac.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $2,999/month for Compliance Shipping Check and $40/month for TacStac.
- TacStac lists 9 features Compliance Shipping Check’s listing doesn’t mention, including Buttons, Custom code, Custom CSS.
Head to head
- United States
Pay-per-Use Plan
Enterprise Plan
FFL Dealer Select
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCompliance Shipping Check validates shipping restrictions at checkout in real-time. When customers enter their address, the app instantly checks if regulated products can legally ship to that location. If restrictions exist, checkout is blocked with a clear explanation showing which items are restricted. Built for merchants selling firearms, ammunition and regulated items.
The app enables customers to locate and select a licensed FFL dealer during checkout, ensuring firearm orders are routed to approved dealers only. This reduces merchant liability, prevents invalid shipments, and helps stores meet federal and state compliance requirements without lengthy manual review.
- Real-time checkout validation that blocks restricted orders before payment
- Clear customer messaging explaining exactly which products are restricted
- Works with all Shopify themes instantly with no code changes required
- FFL dealer lookup and selection for documented compliant firearm purchases
- Centralized management of approved FFL dealers inside Shopify admin
- Instant access to the verified FFL license after each order
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 |  Compliance Shipping Check |  TacStac |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 3 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Mature |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States |
Reviews
| Measure | Compliance Shipping Check | TacStac |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 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 | Compliance Shipping Check | TacStac |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2,999/month | $40/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Compliance Shipping Check | TacStac |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #350 | #259(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 4, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | PROIGN | 20North Marketing |
FAQ
Compliance Shipping Check and TacStac: common questions
- Is Compliance Shipping Check or TacStac cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $2,999/month for Compliance Shipping Check and $40/month for TacStac. 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?
- TacStac lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Buttons, Custom code, Custom CSS, Geolocation. 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 Oct 22, 2026 for Compliance Shipping Check, Nov 9, 2026 for TacStac; 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 22, 2026 for Compliance Shipping Check, Nov 9, 2026 for TacStac. 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.