Guide Protection + Returns vs Shipping Protection —Shipcheck
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
- Shipping Protection —Shipcheck is detected on 14× as many Shopify stores as Guide Protection + Returns: 700 vs 50 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Guide Protection + Returns 4.8 from 55 reviews and Shipping Protection —Shipcheck 4.9 from 116 reviews.
- Only Shipping Protection —Shipcheck lists a free plan.
- Shipping Protection —Shipcheck lists 12 features Guide Protection + Returns’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto opt-in, Cart drawer, Custom upsell.
Head to head
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
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- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Starter
- · 25 protected orders / month
- · Analytics
- · Cart widget
- · Fixed protection pricing
- · Keep 100% of protection revenue
Standard
- · Auto-fulfill protection product
- · Cart + Thank You widgets
- · Keep 100% of protection revenue
- · Live chat support
- · Multi-language support
- · Tiered protection pricing
Plus
- · Checkout page widget
- · Keep 100% of protection revenue
- · Optimized for speed & conversion
- · Priority live chat support
- · Shopify plus only
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTransform your post-purchase experience with Guide. Our AI-powered platform makes returns and exchanges effortless, protects shipments from loss, damage, and theft, and turns approved replacements into full-retail reorders. Integrate quickly with your store and ERP, automate workflows, and give shoppers a seamless branded experience.
Shipcheck lets you run your own shipping protection program — fully under your brand, on your terms. Customers add protection at cart or checkout for a small fee and get peace of mind on lost, damaged, or stolen orders. You keep the revenue, you control the claims, and the whole experience stays consistent with your store.
- 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
- Allow shipping protection opt-ins on cart page
- Manage claims easily with our claim management widget
- Track revenue and claims with insightful analytics
- Keep all the generated revenue from your shipping protection program
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 |  Shipping Protection —Shipcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 50 | 700(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +8 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 33 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 18% |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Vehicles & Parts | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, Canada | United States, Australia, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Guide Protection + Returns | Shipping Protection —Shipcheck |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 55 | 116(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 9(ahead) |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 10% |
Pricing
| Measure | Guide Protection + Returns | Shipping Protection —Shipcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $9.95/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Guide Protection + Returns | Shipping Protection —Shipcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #56 | #25 |
| Shopify App Charts | #12 in Returns and exchanges | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Oct 14, 2020 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Guide Inc | Appiers |
FAQ
Guide Protection + Returns and Shipping Protection —Shipcheck: common questions
- Which is more popular, Guide Protection + Returns or Shipping Protection —Shipcheck?
- Shipping Protection —Shipcheck is detected on 14× as many Shopify stores as Guide Protection + Returns: 700 vs 50 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Guide Protection + Returns or Shipping Protection —Shipcheck cheaper?
- Only Shipping Protection —Shipcheck 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, Guide Protection + Returns or Shipping Protection —Shipcheck?
- On the Shopify App Store: Guide Protection + Returns 4.8 from 55 reviews and Shipping Protection —Shipcheck 4.9 from 116 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Guide Protection + Returns lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-handling, Claims dashboard, Claims portal, Click-through rates. Shipping Protection —Shipcheck lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Auto opt-in, Cart drawer, Custom upsell, Fixed pricing. 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.