Mapstore: Store Locator & Maps vs Simple Map
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Mapstore, Nov 9, 2026 for Simple Map.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Mapstore 4.9 from 15 reviews and Simple Map 4.0 from 15 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Mapstore and $9.99/month for Simple Map.
- Mapstore lists 18 features Simple Map’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Business hours, Custom branding.
Head to head
Display orders and store locations on a beautiful map
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic
- · Bulk geocoding with Google Maps API
- · Lead generation with a customizable form
- · Map usage insights
- · Sync reviews and store hours from Google
- · Sync stores from Google Sheets
- · Up to 5 stores
Grow
- · Everything in Basic and
- · up to 100 stores
Pro
- · Everything in Grow and
- · up to 300 stores
Max
- · Everything in Pro and
- · unlimited stores
Free Plan
- · All maps include our logo and a link to the SimpleMaps website.
Professional Plan
- · Your map will not contain any SimpleMaps website branding or links.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMapstore helps retail stores, franchises, and brands display locations on a searchable, interactive map. Customers find nearby stores, stockists, or dealers with powerful filters, geolocation, and distance search. Add locations individually or bulk import via CSV or Google Sheets. No API keys needed - set up in minutes. Customize map styles, markers, colors, and branding to match your store.
Easily add an interactive map to your store. Display orders and store locations to generate social proof and facilitate brick and mortar sales. Our maps have a clean and elegant design and are very easy to customize. They are powered by SimpleMaps, a mapping library that is trusted by governments, universities and companies around the world. No external licenses required. Fantastic email support if you need help.
- Simple Setup - No 3rd party API keys or integrations required
- Interactive Store Map - Display your stores on a searchable, dynamic map
- Easy Store Management - Add, edit, and update store locations in minutes
- Customizable Design - Match map styles and features with your store's branding
- Easily add a beautiful, zoomable map to your Shopify store.
- Automatically displays your most recent orders (up to 500) on the map.
- Easily visualize store locations and offer Google directions upon click.
- Reinforce your brand with custom image markers.
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 |  Mapstore |  Simple Map |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 524 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 10% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Mapstore | Simple Map |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★(ahead) | 4.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 15 | 15 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Mapstore | Simple Map |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $14.99/month | $9.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 1 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Mapstore | Simple Map |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #12(ahead) | #57 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #4 in Store locator |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Feb 24, 2025 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | EvoLabs | Simplemaps.com |
FAQ
Mapstore and Simple Map: common questions
- Is Mapstore or Simple Map cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Mapstore and $9.99/month for Simple Map. 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, Mapstore or Simple Map?
- On the Shopify App Store: Mapstore 4.9 from 15 reviews and Simple Map 4.0 from 15 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Mapstore lists 18 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Business hours, Custom branding, Custom CSS. 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 8, 2026 for Mapstore, Nov 9, 2026 for Simple Map; 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 8, 2026 for Mapstore, Nov 9, 2026 for Simple Map. 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.