Proper Geoblocker vs Geoshield ‑ Country blocker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Proper Geoblocker, Nov 9, 2026 for Geoshield.
The short answer
- Only Proper Geoblocker lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Proper Geoblocker and $2.29/month for Geoshield.
- Proper Geoblocker lists 3 features Geoshield’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-redirect, Country, Manual redirect.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- Italy
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 blocked country
- · Blocklist mode
- · Custom access message
- · No theme code edits
- · Theme app embed
Pro
- · Allowlist mode
- · Contact link CTA
- · Redirect blocked visitors
- · Unlimited countries
Essential
- · Block upto 5 countries
- · Customer support available
Growth
- · Block image downloading
- · Disable right click
- · High level store protection available
- · Prevent users to use keyboard shortcuts
- · Redirection between multiple stores
- · unlimited country blocking available
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureProper Geoblocker helps merchants control storefront access by visitor country using a theme app embed. Choose which countries can view the storefront and show a clear message when access is limited. Optional controls let merchants redirect visitors or show a contact link. The app is managed in Shopify admin and syncs settings to the storefront without editing theme code.
GeoGuard gives you complete control over who can access your website. Block visitors from specific countries, allow only selected regions, and stop unwanted traffic before it reaches your content. Improve security, reduce spam, and protect your website with keyboard shortcut restrictions. Redirect blocked visitors to Google or a custom page for a smoother experience.
- Block storefront visits from selected countries
- Show a custom access message on blocked storefront pages
- Use allowlist mode for stores serving approved regions
- Redirect blocked visitors or add a contact CTA
- Trustworthy & exact country blocking.
- 24*7 support available
- Customization as per your needs
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 |  Proper Geoblocker |  Geoshield |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 26 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, India, Italy |
Reviews
| Measure | Proper Geoblocker | Geoshield |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 13 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Proper Geoblocker | Geoshield |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | $2.29/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 8 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Proper Geoblocker | Geoshield |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #82 | #23 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #12 in Anti theft |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 19, 2026 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | PROPER DIGITAL SERVICES LIMITED | XYZ Apps |
FAQ
Proper Geoblocker and Geoshield: common questions
- Is Proper Geoblocker or Geoshield cheaper?
- Only Proper Geoblocker lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Proper Geoblocker and $2.29/month for Geoshield. 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?
- Proper Geoblocker lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Country, Manual redirect. 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 14, 2026 for Proper Geoblocker, Nov 9, 2026 for Geoshield; 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 for Proper Geoblocker, Nov 9, 2026 for Geoshield. 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.