Photolock vs StoreLock Copyright Protection
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Photolock is detected on 4.6× as many Shopify stores as StoreLock Copyright Protection: 271 vs 59 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Photolock 3.5 from 41 reviews and StoreLock Copyright Protection 4.7 from 11 reviews.
- Only Photolock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Photolock and $19/month for StoreLock Copyright Protection.
- Photolock lists 10 features StoreLock Copyright Protection’s listing doesn’t mention, including Developer tools, Image saving, Inspect element.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Image & Content Protection
- · Photolock branding
- · Warning Messages
Growth
- · Image & Content Protection
- · Invisible Watermark
- · No Photolock branding
- · Screen Capture Protection
- · Warning Messages
Advanced
- · Anti-Bot Protection
- · Image & Content Protection
- · Invisible Watermark
- · Screen Capture Protection
- · Screenshot Shield
- · Visible Watermark
Premium
- · Analytics
- · Anti-Bot Protection
- · Customer, Market & Page Rules
- · Image & Content Protection
- · Invisible & Visible Watermark
- · Screen Capture Protection
Ultra
- · Everything in Premium
- · Find copies of your photos online
- · One-click takedown requests
- · Optional photo checks, $0.10 each
- · Weekly scans for new copies
Premium
- · Copy protection (text & images)
- · Country blocking
- · Domain squatter detection
- · Full storefront protection
- · Image monitoring (pay per scan)
- · Real-time threat alerts
Enterprise
- · Advanced real-time threat detection
- · Custom integrations
- · Dedicated account management
- · Everything in Premium
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited image monitoring
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMerchants invest in original product photos and store content. Photolock prevents image theft and content copying on your Shopify store. Block right-clicks, drag-and-drop, screenshots, copy-paste, and file saving. Advanced features include invisible watermarks to trace leaked images, image shields that replace saved images with blank files, spy extension detection, and crawler blocking.
Bad actors copy online stores to scam potential customers. StoreLock finds copies of your storefront, similar domains used to impersonate your brand, and product photos used without permission. Every detection comes with the evidence a registrar or host needs to act. File DMCA notices and abuse reports from the app, then track each case to resolution.
- 20 Locks to choose from! Disable right-click, keyboard shortcuts & prevent bots.
- Block visitors from certain countries. Or, block a certain visitor by their IP.
- Protect your images by adding Watermark against screenshot attempts.
- Prevent search engines like Google and Bing list your images.
- IP Address Detection: Block unwanted visitors from accessing your store.
- Country-Based Blocking: Block users by country; exempt specific logged-in users.
- Copy Protection: Prevents automated domain typo-squatting attacks.
- 24/7 Monitoring: Protects your text, images, and entire store with StoreLock.
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 |  Photolock |  StoreLock Copyright Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 271(ahead) | 59 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | +2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 4(ahead) | 2 |
| Big-brand share | 14% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Sporting Goods |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | United States, Australia, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Photolock | StoreLock Copyright Protection |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.5 ★ | 4.7 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 41(ahead) | 11 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Photolock | StoreLock Copyright Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 5 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Photolock | StoreLock Copyright Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #20 | #15(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #4 in Anti theft | #9 in Anti theft |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 18, 2016 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Pasilobus | Williams Web Services LLC |
FAQ
Photolock and StoreLock Copyright Protection: common questions
- Which is more popular, Photolock or StoreLock Copyright Protection?
- Photolock is detected on 4.6× as many Shopify stores as StoreLock Copyright Protection: 271 vs 59 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Photolock or StoreLock Copyright Protection cheaper?
- Only Photolock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Photolock and $19/month for StoreLock Copyright Protection. 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, Photolock or StoreLock Copyright Protection?
- On the Shopify App Store: Photolock 3.5 from 41 reviews and StoreLock Copyright Protection 4.7 from 11 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Photolock lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Developer tools, Image saving, Inspect element, Keyboard shortcuts. StoreLock Copyright Protection lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Blog content, Countries, Country. 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; 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. 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.