Dodgeball vs Negate ‑ Bot Protection
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Negate is detected on 2050× as many Shopify stores as Dodgeball: 2,050 vs 1 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Dodgeball 5.0 from 1 reviews and Negate 4.5 from 59 reviews.
- Dodgeball lists 24 features Negate’s listing doesn’t mention, including App notifications, Auto-cancel, Automated workflows.
Head to head
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Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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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 |  Dodgeball |  Negate |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1 | 2,050(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −39 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 44 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 25% |
| Top store categories | Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | United States | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Dodgeball | Negate |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.5 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 59(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 10% |
FAQ
Dodgeball and Negate: common questions
- Which is more popular, Dodgeball or Negate?
- Negate is detected on 2050× as many Shopify stores as Dodgeball: 2,050 vs 1 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Which has better reviews, Dodgeball or Negate?
- On the Shopify App Store: Dodgeball 5.0 from 1 reviews and Negate 4.5 from 59 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Dodgeball lists 24 the others don’t mention, such as App notifications, Auto-cancel, Automated workflows, Chargeback alerts. 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 Nov 8, 2026; 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 8, 2026. 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.