Handled Locator vs MS Google Maps & Store Locator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 31, 2026 for Handled Locator, Nov 5, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator.
The short answer
- Only MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Handled Locator and $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator.
- Handled Locator lists 13 features MS Google Maps & Store Locator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Business hours, Custom branding, Custom CSS.
Head to head
Store Locator with rich feature for customers to find you
- Australia
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 200 locations
pro
- · 2000 locations
business
- · 10000 locations
Free
- · Up to 3 locations
Basic Plan
- · Google Sheet Auto Sync
- · Remove Branding
- · Up to 50 Locations
Standard Plan
- · Additional Content
- · All Features in Basic Plan
- · Analytics
- · Customize Icon
- · Customize Zoom Level
- · Default Location
Business Plan
- · Additional Content
- · All Features in Standard Plan
- · Customize Icon, CSS and Zoom Level
- · Default Location
- · Google Sheet Auto Sync
- · Layouts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureHandled Locator adds a searchable store locator to your storefront. Visitors search by town or postcode, filter by category, see opening hours in each location's own timezone, and get directions in one tap. Import your locations from a spreadsheet with duplicate detection and address geocoding, then style the locator to match your theme.
MS Google Maps & Store Locator helps Shopify merchants display retail locations, dealers and service points on an interactive map. Customers search nearby stores by zip, city or use geolocation to auto-detect location. Each listing shows store hours, directions and contact details. Manage locations from one dashboard or bulk import via CSV and Google Sheets. The responsive store finder works on mobile and desktop.
- Search by town or postcode, filter by category, and get directions in one tap
- Import locations from CSV with duplicate detection and address geocoding
- Opening hours in each location's own timezone, with an open or closed badge
- Bulk Upload Unlimited Store and maps - Now add multiple stores and their maps.
- Customizable Maps - Add/edit and remove details quickly and efficiently.
- Robust web support and backing quality ensure Effortless Store Management.
- Optimize search filters with different timings, facilities, and product ranges.
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 |  Handled Locator |  MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2 |
| 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 | Media, Toys & Games |
| Top store countries | Not published | Australia, United States |
Reviews
| Measure | Handled Locator | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 29 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Handled Locator | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $5.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Handled Locator | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #160 | #51(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #16 in Store locator |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 18, 2026 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Handled Local | Metizsoft |
FAQ
Handled Locator and MS Google Maps & Store Locator: common questions
- Is Handled Locator or MS Google Maps & Store Locator cheaper?
- Only MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Handled Locator and $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator. 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?
- Handled Locator lists 13 the others don’t mention, such as Business hours, Custom branding, Custom CSS, Custom fields. MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Store name search. 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 Oct 31, 2026 for Handled Locator, Nov 5, 2026 for MS Google Maps & 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 Oct 31, 2026 for Handled Locator, Nov 5, 2026 for MS Google Maps & 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.