Paylock – COD Discount Control vs Restrict / Disable Gift Cards
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Only Paylock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Paylock and $2.14/month for Restrict / Disable Gift Cards.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Trial
- · Block COD for 1 discount code
- · Default checkout block message
- · Rule automatically expires after 14 days
- · Works directly in Shopify Checkout
COD Control
- · Block COD for up to 5 discount codes
- · Custom checkout message
- · Rules never expire
- · View COD block activity
- · Works directly in Shopify Checkout
COD Control Plus
- · Block COD for unlimited discount codes
- · Custom checkout message
- · Full COD activity insights
- · Rules never expire
- · Works directly in Shopify Checkout
Standard Plan
- · Location based disable gift cards
- · No limitations
- · One Click Installation
- · Restrict gift cards
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePaylock lets you control which discount codes should not be used with Cash on Delivery orders. If a restricted discount is applied and the customer selects Cash on Delivery, Paylock blocks checkout and shows a clear message explaining that the discount is not available for COD orders. This helps prevent misuse of influencer codes, promotional discounts etc on COD payments.
Disable and Restrict Gift Cards at Checkout When a Discount is Applied to Ensure Fair Order Policies. This feature ensures that customers can only use one type of benefit per order, whether it's a discount or a gift card. Gift cards can be disabled based on specific locations or countries. When a discount is applied, any previously added gift cards will be automatically removed.
- Block Cash on Delivery for selected discount codes
- Apply rules instantly without editing your discounts
- Customise the message shown at checkout
- Enable or disable rules anytime
- Disable gift card and restrict gift card uses at checkout with discount code
- Disable gift card and restrict gift card based on specific locations / countries
- Gift card will be removed automatically when a discount is applied
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 |  Paylock |  Restrict / Disable Gift Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Paylock | Restrict / Disable Gift Cards |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Paylock | Restrict / Disable Gift Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | $2.14/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Paylock | Restrict / Disable Gift Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #31 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 12, 2026 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | OrderLyne | SureCust |
FAQ
Paylock and Restrict / Disable Gift Cards: common questions
- Is Paylock or Restrict / Disable Gift Cards cheaper?
- Only Paylock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Paylock and $2.14/month for Restrict / Disable Gift Cards. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 14, 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 Oct 14, 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.