Metafields Manager vs MetaFieldWatch
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 Metafields Manager, Oct 13, 2026 for MetaFieldWatch.
The short answer
- Only MetaFieldWatch lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month for Metafields Manager and $12.99/month for MetaFieldWatch.
- MetaFieldWatch lists 7 features Metafields Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk import and export, Collections, Customers.
Head to head
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Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Production Plan
- · Add/Edit all Metafields easily
- · Bulk Import/Export Metafields via CSV
- · Get full control of your store's data
Starter
- · 7-day scan history
- · Basic types (Text, Number, Yes/No)
- · Health score & issue detection
- · Import via CSV
- · Products & Collections management
- · Scan up to 100 products
Pro
- · 30-day scan history
- · All 10 metafield types (Color, Date, Wei
- · Bulk edit up to 50 products
- · Everything in Starter, plus:
- · Export to CSV
- · Scan up to 1,000 products
Business
- · 90-day scan history
- · Bulk edit up to 500 products
- · Everything in Pro, plus:
- · Priority support (24h response)
- · Unlimited products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureExtend the capabilities of your storefront and stand apart by utilizing Shopify's built-in metafields. Metafields Manager allows you to create, maintain, bulk update, import and export metafields simply, quickly, and reliably. You can add metafields to Products, Articles, Blogs, Collections, Pages, and Globally to the entire shop.
MetafieldWatch gives you complete control over your store's metafields. The health score dashboard instantly shows issues like missing fields and duplicates. Scan all your resources with one click and get actionable recommendations. Use the bulk editor to update hundreds of metafields at once, or import changes via CSV. Create templates to ensure consistency across your catalog.
- Easy bulk updates with CSV imports and exports for all your metafield data.
- Import, export and backup metafield data across multiple Shopify stores
- Simplify your stack & host data directly on Shopify or your own AWS S3 account.
- Health score dashboard shows metafield issues and missing fields instantly
- Bulk edit and import metafields via CSV across your entire catalog
- Scan products, collections, customers, and orders with one click
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 |  Metafields Manager |  MetaFieldWatch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Metafields Manager | MetaFieldWatch |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 68 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Metafields Manager | MetaFieldWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $20/month | $12.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Metafields Manager | MetaFieldWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #26 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 13, 2016 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Argonautic Labs | Ecom Studio Nimma |
FAQ
Metafields Manager and MetaFieldWatch: common questions
- Is Metafields Manager or MetaFieldWatch cheaper?
- Only MetaFieldWatch lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month for Metafields Manager and $12.99/month for MetaFieldWatch. 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?
- MetaFieldWatch lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk import and export, Collections, Customers, Data sync. 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 Metafields Manager, Oct 13, 2026 for MetaFieldWatch; 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 Metafields Manager, Oct 13, 2026 for MetaFieldWatch. 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.