CountryBlock: Country Blocker vs ShieldLeaf: Country Blocker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for CountryBlock, Oct 13, 2026 for ShieldLeaf.
The short answer
- Only ShieldLeaf lists a free plan.
Head to head
Always Free
- · Block 1 active country
- · Blocked page or redirect mode
- · Preview before going live
ShieldLeaf Pro
- · Activity logs for blocked visits
- · Block unlimited countries
- · Country groups and presets
- · Everything in Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureControl storefront access with CountryBlock, a country blocker and IP blocker. Block countries or restrict multiple IP addresses, then send blocked traffic to a page with a geo redirect or location redirect. Add target languages and customize a language selector so shoppers can choose the experience.
ShieldLeaf is an easy country blocker for Shopify storefronts. Choose countries that send unwanted traffic, turn protection on, and Leafy keeps watch. Setup stays simple with a Shopify app embed, no theme-code edits required. Show a blocked-access page or redirect visitors when a blocked country reaches your store.
- Block storefront visitors from selected countries.
- Add multiple IP addresses to a single block list.
- Redirect blocked visitors to a URL you choose.
- Block unwanted country traffic with a simple Shopify app embed setup
- Choose a blocked-access page or redirect blocked visitors to another URL
- Preview country blocking and review recent blocked traffic activity
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 |  CountryBlock |  ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CountryBlock | ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | CountryBlock | ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $5.90/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | CountryBlock | ShieldLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #128 | #31 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 8, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CountryBlock | Studio Eucalipto |
FAQ
CountryBlock and ShieldLeaf: common questions
- Is CountryBlock or ShieldLeaf cheaper?
- Only ShieldLeaf 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.
- 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 14, 2026 for CountryBlock, Oct 13, 2026 for ShieldLeaf; 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 14, 2026 for CountryBlock, Oct 13, 2026 for ShieldLeaf. 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.