PayFlow Payment Rules vs PinCode Checkout Control
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 PayFlow Payment Rules, Nov 7, 2026 for PinCode Checkout Control.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $10/month for PayFlow Payment Rules and $3.99/month for PinCode Checkout Control.
- PayFlow Payment Rules lists 2 features PinCode Checkout Control’s listing doesn’t mention, including Payment messages, Personalized messages.
Head to head
Basic
- · Custom Payment Names
- · Location-Based Payment Rules
- · Multiple City Conditions
- · Show or Hide Payment Methods
Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCustomize checkout payment methods with location-based rules. Show or hide payment options by country and city, reorder methods to prioritize preferred choices, and rename labels for clearer or localized checkout messaging. Create multiple rules, apply them to several cities, and activate or pause each rule anytime from one simple dashboard no coding required.
PinCode Checkout Control helps merchants control checkout behavior using pincode-based rules. Hide specific payment methods for selected pincodes, manage non-serviceable pincodes, and update rules manually or in bulk with CSV import. The app is useful for stores that need location-based payment control and serviceability management during checkout.
- Location-Based Payment Rules
- Show or Hide Payment Methods
- Custom Payment Names
- Multiple City Conditions
- Hide specific payment methods by pincode during checkout.
- Block non-serviceable pincodes to prevent unsupported orders.
- Manage rules manually or import updates in bulk with CSV.
- Apply store-specific checkout rules from one embedded admin dashboard.
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 |  PayFlow Payment Rules |  PinCode Checkout Control |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PayFlow Payment Rules | PinCode Checkout Control |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | PayFlow Payment Rules | PinCode Checkout Control |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | $3.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | PayFlow Payment Rules | PinCode Checkout Control |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #97(ahead) | #116 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #5 on Pricing moves in Payment experience |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 27, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Mean3 Pvt Ltd | Checkout app all in one |
FAQ
PayFlow Payment Rules and PinCode Checkout Control: common questions
- Is PayFlow Payment Rules or PinCode Checkout Control cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $10/month for PayFlow Payment Rules and $3.99/month for PinCode Checkout Control. 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?
- PayFlow Payment Rules lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Payment messages, Personalized messages. 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 PayFlow Payment Rules, Nov 7, 2026 for PinCode Checkout Control; 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 PayFlow Payment Rules, Nov 7, 2026 for PinCode Checkout Control. 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.