GA: Google Maps+Store Locator vs Modern Store Locator
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 14, 2026 for Modern Store Locator.
The short answer
- Only Modern Store Locator lists a free plan.
- GA lists 5 features Modern Store Locator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Business hours, Custom branding, Custom CSS.
Head to head
Momentum
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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.
Turn your store list into a beautiful, searchable map your customers actually use. Modern Store Locator adds a polished, branded "Find a store near you" widget to your Shopify storefront in under two minutes. Whether you run a 3-location boutique chain or a national 500-store retailer, your customers find the closest store, get walking directions — without ever leaving your site.
- 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
- Beautiful, branded map widget
- Auto-geocoding & CSV import
- Smart marker clustering
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 |  Modern Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modern Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 135 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 1% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | GA | Modern Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | GA | Modern Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #4(ahead) | #119 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 20, 2024 | May 21, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | GoodApps | Modern Web Technology |
FAQ
GA and Modern Store Locator: common questions
- Is GA or Modern Store Locator cheaper?
- Only Modern Store Locator 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?
- GA lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Business hours, Custom branding, Custom CSS, Images. Modern Store Locator lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Geolocation, Locator page. 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 14, 2026 for Modern Store Locator; 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 14, 2026 for Modern Store Locator. 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.