GA: Google Maps+Store Locator vs LocateUs ‑ Store Locator Map
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 GA, Oct 13, 2026 for LocateUs.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: GA 5.0 from 135 reviews and LocateUs 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only LocateUs lists a free plan.
- LocateUs lists 10 features GA’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Custom fields, Custom 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
- · Address search & geolocation
- · CSV import
- · Directions & click-to-call
- · Map in 11 languages
- · No API key needed
- · Opening hours with open/closed status
Starter
- · 6 map themes
- · Become a reseller form
- · CSV import & export
- · Custom marker colors & 5 styles
- · Everything in Free
- · Full analytics
Pro
- · Advanced filters
- · Custom marker icon
- · Everything in Starter
- · Full design customization
- · Google Sheets sync
- · Up to 100 stores
Business
- · Everything in Pro
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited stores
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureHelp your customers find your physical stores using the Store Locator Map! Customize your map to ensure users can effortlessly locate your business.Perfect for businesses with one or multiple locations. App displays accurate store locations and essential details right on your website.
Help shoppers find where to buy your products. Add your stores, dealers or stockists one by one, import a CSV file or sync a Google Sheet: addresses are placed on the map automatically. Add the map to any theme page in minutes, with no code and no API key. Shoppers search by address or postcode, see the nearest locations and get directions.
- In-Depth Store Information:Provide crucial details like business hours, contact
- Adaptive Map Design: Ensures a smooth and consistent experience on all devices
- Multi-Location Support: Easily add and manage numerous store locations
- Customizable Map Themes: Select from a variety of map styles to match your brand
- Customer geolocation to show stores sorted by distance from their location
- Customizable markers, colors, and branding to match your store theme perfectly
- Responsive map sizes - choose banner, square, rectangle, or full-page layouts
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 |  GA |  LocateUs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | GA | LocateUs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 135(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 1% | Not enough data |
FAQ
GA and LocateUs: common questions
- Is GA or LocateUs cheaper?
- Only LocateUs 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.
- Which has better reviews, GA or LocateUs?
- On the Shopify App Store: GA 5.0 from 135 reviews and LocateUs 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- GA lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Directions. LocateUs lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Custom fields, Custom filters, Custom icons. 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 GA, Oct 13, 2026 for LocateUs; 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 GA, Oct 13, 2026 for LocateUs. 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.