PixelGuard: Meta Pixel & CAPI vs Pixova
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for PixelGuard, Oct 13, 2026 for Pixova.
The short answer
- Only Pixova lists a free plan.
Head to head
Free
- · 1 pixel channel, standard event dispatch
- · Auto-dispatch checkout events
- · Native Web Pixel, zero speed impact
Starter
- · 3 channels: Google Ads, Meta, TikTok
- · Auto-dispatch events with value/currency
- · Native Web Pixel, zero speed impact
- · No Pixova branding
- · Priority support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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Pixova is a conversion pixel manager for Shopify. Connect Google Ads, Meta, and TikTok pixel IDs — Pixova auto-dispatches checkout_started, payment_info_submitted, and checkout_completed events directly from the customer browser to your ad platforms. Native Web Pixel extension means zero JavaScript and zero checkout speed impact. No coding required: enter pixel IDs and go live in 60 seconds.
- Keep Meta tracking alive through Shopify's checkout migration.
- Server-side CAPI fills the gaps ad-blockers leave in tracking.
- 24/7 monitoring emails you the moment tracking breaks.
- Multi-channel pixel aggregation — Google Ads, Meta, TikTok in one dashboard
- Auto-dispatch 3 checkout events: started, payment info, completed
- Native Web Pixel extension — zero JavaScript, zero impact on checkout speed
- Zero-code setup — enter pixel IDs and go live in under 60 seconds
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 |  PixelGuard |  Pixova |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2 | 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 | Health & Beauty, Vehicles & Parts | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | PixelGuard | Pixova |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PixelGuard | Pixova |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $8.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | PixelGuard | Pixova |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #80(ahead) | #167 |
| Shopify App Charts | #16 in Advertising - Other | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 19, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Giorgi Mazm | joycraft |
FAQ
PixelGuard and Pixova: common questions
- Is PixelGuard or Pixova cheaper?
- Only Pixova 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.
- 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 for PixelGuard, Oct 13, 2026 for Pixova; 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 for PixelGuard, Oct 13, 2026 for Pixova. 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.