GA: Google Maps+Store Locator vs Mapular ‑ 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 Mapular.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: GA 5.0 from 135 reviews and Mapular 4.8 from 8 reviews.
- Only Mapular lists a free plan.
- Mapular lists 4 features GA’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Distance filter, Geolocation.
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
- · Business hours and store images
- · Directions and nearby store search
- · Full brand control: colors, fonts, pins
- · Live support chat in Shopify admin
- · Multi-language (EN, DE, ES)
- · Smart filters and geolocation
Starter
- · Bulk import and export
- · Everything in Free Plan, plus:
- · Filter by product availability
- · Google Sheets sync and CSV import
- · Up to 50 locations
Advanced
- · Built-in analytics dashboard
- · Everything in Starter, plus:
- · See where customers look for stores
- · Track searches, clicks, and filters
- · Up to 500 locations
Pro
- · Everything in Advanced, plus:
- · Filter locations by product availability
- · Full demand analytics dashboard
- · Geocoding of up to 5,000 addresses
- · Track product filter usage
- · Up to 5,000 locations
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.
Built to look like part of your store, not a third-party widget. Choose your map: OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or Google Maps. OpenStreetMap needs no API key. Control colors, fonts, map styles, pin icons, and layouts. Three layout modes. Smart filters for hours, services, and product availability. Customers search, get directions, and find nearby stores. Import via Google Sheets or CSV. Auto-geocoding.
- 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
- Quick 4-step setup. Launch your store locator in just minutes, no coding needed.
- Full location control. Edit addresses, hours, and info with full control.
- Customize the design. Match your brand using built-in styles and CSS options.
- Bulk upload locations. Add stores at scale using a simple CSV import.
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 |  Mapular |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mapular |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 135(ahead) | 8 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 1% | Not enough data |
FAQ
GA and Mapular: common questions
- Is GA or Mapular cheaper?
- Only Mapular 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 Mapular?
- On the Shopify App Store: GA 5.0 from 135 reviews and Mapular 4.8 from 8 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Mapular lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Distance filter, Geolocation, Import and export. 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 Mapular; 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 Mapular. 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.