Fraud Control vs Fraud Shield
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Fraud Control, Oct 14, 2026 for Fraud Shield.
The short answer
- Only Fraud Shield lists a free plan.
- Fraud Shield lists 8 features Fraud Control’s listing doesn’t mention, including Blocklists, Custom alerts, Fraud filters.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · 250 free transactions w/risk assessment.
Monthly Plan
- · Complete analysis with custom rules.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFraud Control provides you with the tools to automate fraud operations and maximize revenue. Understand your store's fraud risk with analytics, such as acceptance and high-risk order rates. Fraud Control will recommend predefined rules or you can create custom rules to block known fraudsters in the checkout before they become orders.
Bankful's powerful fraud detection engine allows you to fine-tune fraud rules for your specific business needs. Statistical fraud scoring ensures you have the data you need to make educated risk assessments. The Omniscore System reduces false positives and increases your bottom line. With Bankful, you have the flexibility to create your own rules because you know your business best.
- Fraud risk reports for your store.
- Analytics to show fraud trends over time.
- Automation through Flow to reduce time spent on fraud.
- Block checkouts before they become orders.
- Fraud Scoring AI Advanced fraud screening techniques using AI
- Geo-location Technology Prevent transactions from high-risk countries
- Customizable Rules Add your own fraud rules based on your business needs
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 | Fraud Control |  Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fraud Control | Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 2.2 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 23 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Fraud Control | Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Fraud Control | Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #130 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 10, 2023 | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Languages | 14 | 1 |
| Developer | Shopify | Bankful |
FAQ
Fraud Control and Fraud Shield: common questions
- Is Fraud Control or Fraud Shield cheaper?
- Only Fraud Shield 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?
- Fraud Control lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Chargeback analytics. Fraud Shield lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Blocklists, Custom alerts, Fraud filters, Fraud notifications. 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 9, 2026 for Fraud Control, Oct 14, 2026 for Fraud Shield; 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 9, 2026 for Fraud Control, Oct 14, 2026 for Fraud Shield. 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.