Fieldsmith vs Rulex DataSync
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Fieldsmith, Jun 17, 2026 for Rulex DataSync.
The short answer
- Only Fieldsmith lists a free plan.
- Rulex DataSync lists 7 features Fieldsmith’s listing doesn’t mention, including Booleans, Colors, Data sync.
Head to head
Starter
- · 100 rows per job
- · 5 jobs per month
- · Handle-based resolution
- · Standard processing
Basic
- · 5,000 rows per job
- · Handle-based resolution
- · Priority processing
- · Unlimited jobs
Pro
- · Premium 24/7 support
- · Top-tier processing queue
- · Unlimited jobs
- · Unlimited rows
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFieldsmith simplifies store data management by enabling bulk operations for metafields and metaobjects. Merchants can import and export data across products, collections, pages, customers, and orders using standard spreadsheets. The app uses handle-based resolution to eliminate the need for technical identifiers. Background processing ensures large datasets are handled reliably without impacting store performance.
Rulex DataSync helps the merchants efficiently import and export product metafields using CSV and Excel files. Instead of updating metafields one product at a time, merchants can manage data in bulk, make changes offline, and sync updates back to Shopify in just a few clicks.
- Metafield Support: Bulk edit metafields for products, collections and orders.
- Metaobject Power: Create and update metaobject entries using spreadsheets.
- Smart Handles: Link data using readable handles instead of cryptic IDs.
- Data Export: Export custom data into wide-format files for easy editing.
- Import and export product metafields in bulk
- Manage metafield data using Excel and CSV files
- Update product metafields across your store
- Process large product catalogs efficiently
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 |  Fieldsmith |  Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fieldsmith | Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fieldsmith | Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Fieldsmith | Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #68 | #62(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 11, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tech commerce | Primedev |
FAQ
Fieldsmith and Rulex DataSync: common questions
- Is Fieldsmith or Rulex DataSync cheaper?
- Only Fieldsmith 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Rulex DataSync lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Booleans, Colors, Data sync, Dates. 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 13, 2026 for Fieldsmith, Jun 17, 2026 for Rulex DataSync; 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 13, 2026 for Fieldsmith, Jun 17, 2026 for Rulex DataSync. 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.