FP1 ‑ Postcode Shipping Guard vs ZipGuard – ZipCode Validator
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 FP1, Jul 18, 2026 for ZipGuard.
The short answer
- Only FP1 lists a free plan.
- FP1 lists 2 features ZipGuard’s listing doesn’t mention, including Address validation, Shipping rules.
Head to head
Free
- · 1 postcode rule
- · Exact or prefix blocking
- · Optional cart notice
Unlimited
- · Exact or prefix blocking
- · Optional cart notice
- · Unlimited postcode rules
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFP1 - Postcode Shipping Guard blocks restricted Postcode, Postal Code, and ZIP Code areas without changing your Shopify shipping zones. Block exact codes, use * to cover wider areas (such as SW1A*), or enter postcode ranges using a dash (such as 1000-1999). When a checkout address matches a saved rule, available shipping methods are removed until the postcode changes.
ZipGuard is a real-time pincode validator and delivery zone restriction tool built natively for Shopify. It adds a lightweight serviceability checker directly to your product pages — so customers know whether you can deliver to their location before they place an order. If a customer enters a postal code that falls outside your delivery zones, the Add to Cart button is automatically disabled. No confusion.
- Block restricted Postcode/Postal/ZIP codes inside your shipping zones.
- Block exact codes, or block a whole area using * (for example, SW1A*).
- Apply rules globally or restrict a rule to a specific country.
- Manage rules in the app—no editing shipping profiles or zones required.
- Block Add to Cart for undeliverable zip codes stop invalid orders at the source
- Real-time pin code validation on the product page before customers add items.
- Manage serviceable zip codes easily from your Shopify admin — no coding needed.
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 |  FP1 |  ZipGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FP1 | ZipGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQ
FP1 and ZipGuard: common questions
- Is FP1 or ZipGuard cheaper?
- Only FP1 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?
- FP1 lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Address validation, Shipping rules. 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 14, 2026 for FP1, Jul 18, 2026 for ZipGuard; 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 FP1, Jul 18, 2026 for ZipGuard. 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.