Country Shield vs Unicorn Geo‑Blocker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 21, 2026 for Country Shield, Nov 3, 2026 for Unicorn Geo‑Blocker.
The short answer
- Only Country Shield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Country Shield and $4.99/month for Unicorn Geo‑Blocker.
- Country Shield and Unicorn Geo‑Blocker list the same 1 features.
Head to head
Prevent unwanted countries from accessing your store
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 7-day allowlist trial
- · Block 2 denylisted countries
Premium
- · ASN and IP/CIDR rules
- · Cloudflare edge sync
Pro
- · Regions and redirects
- · Unlimited country rules
Pro Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCountry Shield lets Shopify merchants allow or block storefront visitors by country. Merchants can start with a simple denylist, switch to an allowlist when needed, and add messages that explain why access is limited. The app runs through a theme app embed, so setup happens inside Shopify theme settings without collecting customer profiles.
Stop wasting time and money on fraudulent transactions, expensive chargebacks, shipping headaches and support hassles. Prevent visitors from countries where your products are not allowed to be sold from viewing your store. If you offer alcohol, vape, tobacco or cannabis related items you should only allow visitors from countries that permit the sale and consumption of these products.
- Block visitors from selected countries before they browse or check out
- Use allowlist mode for tighter regional storefront control
- Show a clear storefront message when access is restricted
- Easily select the countries you want to block or prevent from viewing your site
- Powerful anti-spoofing technology ensures visitors cannot circumvent the block
- Protects your store from unwanted visitors, saving time, energy and money
- Block countries you may have experienced fraudulent transactions from previously
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 |  Country Shield |  Unicorn Geo‑Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 206 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 9 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 25% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Country Shield | Unicorn Geo‑Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 14 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Country Shield | Unicorn Geo‑Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Country Shield | Unicorn Geo‑Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #56 | #41(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #7 in Geolocation |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 20, 2026 | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tershe Holdings, LLC | Unicorn Global |
FAQ
Country Shield and Unicorn Geo‑Blocker: common questions
- Is Country Shield or Unicorn Geo‑Blocker cheaper?
- Only Country Shield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Country Shield and $4.99/month for Unicorn Geo‑Blocker. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 21, 2026 for Country Shield, Nov 3, 2026 for Unicorn Geo‑Blocker; 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 21, 2026 for Country Shield, Nov 3, 2026 for Unicorn Geo‑Blocker. 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.