PromoGuard vs PromoLimiter
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only PromoGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for PromoGuard and $19/month for PromoLimiter.
- PromoGuard lists 5 features PromoLimiter’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automations, BOGO, Custom discounts.
Head to head
Free
Starter
Growth
Basic
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePromoGuard adds governance to Shopify discounts by enforcing configurable rules and approval workflows before promotions go live. Set guardrails like max discount, expiration, usage caps, etc. and PromoGuard evaluates promotions against these rules to determine whether discounts should be approved, blocked or manually reviewed to prevent costly mistakes.
PromoLimiter helps you offer promotions without discounting every variant. Create discount codes and choose eligible items using variant metafields, SKUs, or selected variants. Add exclusions to keep specific items out, even when they match an inclusion rule. Set start and end dates, usage limits, minimum requirements, and discount combinations inside Shopify.
- Prevent costly discount mistakes with configurable guardrails and approvals
- Automatically block or require approval for risky promotions
- Track every change with audit logs and approval history
- Choose eligible variants using metafields, SKUs, or a variant picker.
- Add exclusion rules that always take priority over inclusion rules.
- Offer percentage discounts or a fixed amount per eligible unit.
- Set start and end dates, usage limits, and one use per customer.
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 |  PromoGuard |  PromoLimiter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PromoGuard | PromoLimiter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PromoGuard | PromoLimiter |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | PromoGuard | PromoLimiter |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #1171 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 7, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | HidroCode | Proxima SRL |
FAQ
PromoGuard and PromoLimiter: common questions
- Is PromoGuard or PromoLimiter cheaper?
- Only PromoGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for PromoGuard and $19/month for PromoLimiter. 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?
- PromoGuard lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, BOGO, Custom discounts, Filtering. PromoLimiter lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Editor tool, Fixed pricing. 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; 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. 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.