Guide Protection + Returns vs OrderArmor Shipping Protection
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Guide Protection + Returns is detected on 1.7× as many Shopify stores as OrderArmor Shipping Protection: 50 vs 29 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Guide Protection + Returns 4.8 from 55 reviews and OrderArmor Shipping Protection 3.6 from 10 reviews.
- Guide Protection + Returns lists 9 features OrderArmor Shipping Protection’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-handling, Click-through rates, Conversion rates.
Head to head
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Momentum
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- · 24/7 Live support
- · 5-day free trial
- · Compatible with all store themes
- · Customized cart page widget
- · Unlimited orders
- · VIP services experience
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- · 5-day free trial
- · Advanced customization
- · Customized cart & checkout page widget
- · Unlimited orders & Revenues guarantee
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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- Supports Checkout Extensibility - a smooth experience with our new Checkout App
- Premium Insurance - Order Protection from damage, theft, chargeback & more!
- Hyper-Focused on Customer Experience - Turn shipping issues into loyalty.
- Adds New Revenue - full MSRP replacements with Guide's approve-all-claims model
- Enhance customer confidence with secure Checkout protection.
- Strengthen shopper trust with Insurify's purchase guarantee.
- Enable seamless claim filing and status tracking for customers with Insurify.
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 |  Guide Protection + Returns |  OrderArmor Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 50(ahead) | 29 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Vehicles & Parts | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, Canada | United States, Australia, Croatia |
Reviews
| Measure | Guide Protection + Returns | OrderArmor Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★(ahead) | 3.6 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 55(ahead) | 10 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 0(ahead) |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Guide Protection + Returns | OrderArmor Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Guide Protection + Returns | OrderArmor Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #56 | #46 |
| Shopify App Charts | #12 in Returns and exchanges | #12 in Warranties and insurance |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Guide Inc | Insurifyapp |
FAQ
Guide Protection + Returns and OrderArmor Shipping Protection: common questions
- Which is more popular, Guide Protection + Returns or OrderArmor Shipping Protection?
- Guide Protection + Returns is detected on 1.7× as many Shopify stores as OrderArmor Shipping Protection: 50 vs 29 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Which has better reviews, Guide Protection + Returns or OrderArmor Shipping Protection?
- On the Shopify App Store: Guide Protection + Returns 4.8 from 55 reviews and OrderArmor Shipping Protection 3.6 from 10 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Guide Protection + Returns lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-handling, Click-through rates, Conversion rates, Coverage confirmation. OrderArmor Shipping Protection lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Auto opt-in, Custom upsell, Fixed pricing, Funnel performance. 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; 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. 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.