Webify Metafields+Data Doctor vs Rulex DataSync
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 Webify Metafields+Data Doctor, Jun 17, 2026 for Rulex DataSync.
The short answer
- Only Webify Metafields+Data Doctor lists a free plan.
- Rulex DataSync lists 14 features Webify Metafields+Data Doctor’s listing doesn’t mention, including Booleans, Colors, Dates.
Head to head
Bulk edit Metafields, import/export, Backup. OS 2.0 Compatible
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · For stores that are just getting started
Basic
- · Metafields customers,orders,collection
- · Metafields for products, variants
Pro
- · Backup metafields.
- · Not Available For Shopify Plus Stores
- · Unlimited import/export
Unlimited
- · Ability to do unlimited import/export
- · Auto backups of Metafields
- · For Shopify Plus customers Only
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEdit metafields for products, variants, collections, customers, orders, pages, and blogs in one place. Import and export with CSV for large catalog updates. Product Data Doctor finds missing metafields and category attributes so you can fix gaps before filters and channels miss them. On Pro, Metaobject Studio bulk-links one entry to many products, with dry run and undo.
Rulex DataSync helps the merchants efficiently import and export product metafields using CSV and Excel files. Instead of updating metafields one product at a time, merchants can manage data in bulk, make changes offline, and sync updates back to Shopify in just a few clicks.
- Easy to use and no training required. Since 2012.
- Support Online Store 2.0 Theme Editor. Customize metafields presentation.
- Have a lot of metafields? Not a problem for us. Spreadsheet imports and exports
- Back up important data in metafields. Track all product changes.
- Import and export product metafields in bulk
- Manage metafield data using Excel and CSV files
- Update product metafields across your store
- Process large product catalogs efficiently
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 |  Webify Metafields+Data Doctor |  Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| 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 | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Webify Metafields+Data Doctor | Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 74 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Webify Metafields+Data Doctor | Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $8.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 5 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Webify Metafields+Data Doctor | Rulex DataSync |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #21(ahead) | #62 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 14, 2012 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Webify Technology Inc | Primedev |
FAQ
Webify Metafields+Data Doctor and Rulex DataSync: common questions
- Is Webify Metafields+Data Doctor or Rulex DataSync cheaper?
- Only Webify Metafields+Data Doctor 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Webify Metafields+Data Doctor lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Backups. Rulex DataSync lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Booleans, Colors, Dates, Dimensions. 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 Webify Metafields+Data Doctor, Jun 17, 2026 for Rulex DataSync; 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 Webify Metafields+Data Doctor, Jun 17, 2026 for Rulex DataSync. 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.