Mapify 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 13, 2026 for Mapify, Nov 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99/month for Mapify and $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator.
- MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists 3 features Mapify’s listing doesn’t mention, including Directions, Location search, Store name search.
Head to head
- Australia
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · CSV import
- · Geolocation
- · Hours
- · Mobile widget
- · OSM map provider (no key required)
- · Store locator
Starter
- · All map providers (BYOK)
- · Custom marker icon uploads
- · Dealer lead form
- · Everything in Free
- · Remove Mapify branding
- · SEO location pages
Growth
- · AI normalization & routing-assist
- · AI support chatbot (admin + storefront)
- · Everything in Starter
- · Google Sheets / GBP live sync
- · Inventory "available near me"
- · No-result demand analytics + CSV export
Pro
- · Dealer lifecycle + health scoring
- · Duplicate detection
- · Everything in Growth
- · Multi-user roles
- · Priority support
- · REST API
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 featureMapify turns your store list into a searchable map your customers actually use. Import locations by CSV, Google Sheets or Google Business Profile, and Mapify geocodes them automatically. Shoppers search by address or use geolocation, filter by tag or service, check opening hours, and get directions in one tap.
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.
- Searchable map locator: geolocation, address search, tags, filters, clusters
- Works out of the box on OpenStreetMap — no API key, no ads, no watermark
- "Available near me" on product pages, driven by real per-location inventory
- Pickup routing ranks stores by stock, distance, opening hours and services
- 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 |  Mapify |  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 | Mapify | 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 | Mapify | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12.99/month | $5.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Mapify | MS Google Maps & Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #131 | #51(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #16 in Store locator |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 30, 2026 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Languages | 7 | 1 |
| Developer | Webb9 | Metizsoft |
FAQ
Mapify and MS Google Maps & Store Locator: common questions
- Is Mapify or MS Google Maps & Store Locator cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99/month for Mapify 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?
- Mapify lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Business hours, Product search. MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Directions, Location search, 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 13, 2026 for Mapify, Nov 8, 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 13, 2026 for Mapify, Nov 8, 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.