NearBuy: Store Locator vs Stockist Store Locator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 22, 2026 for NearBuy, Nov 8, 2026 for Stockist Store Locator.
The short answer
- Only NearBuy lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for NearBuy and $10/month for Stockist Store Locator.
- Stockist Store Locator lists 19 features NearBuy’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Autocomplete, Custom branding.
Head to head
- United States
- Austria
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · "Locate me" one-click geolocation
- · Distance sorting, directions & store hou
- · Full store locator — list and map view
- · Live address autocomplete search
- · Store photo, phone & email on every list
Base
- · Everything in Free
- · Live inventory sync from Shopify
- · Real-time stock per location on the prod
- · Stock-colored map pins with in-stock
- · Store selection drives the Add to Cart
Plus
- · "Best store" smart recommendation banner
- · Country / ZIP order blocking
- · Everything in Base
- · Live map search
- · Region grouping with filter chips
- · Shipping zone tags per location
Basic
- · Customize map pin icons
- · Search by city/zip or visitor's location
- · Spreadsheet bulk import/export
- · Unlimited search filters
- · Up to 100 locations
Plus
- · Choose & customize map theme colors
- · Everything in the Basic plan, and:
- · Up to 500 locations
- · Visitor heatmaps and analytics
- · Visitor search export
Premium
- · All features and options
- · Everything in the Plus plan, and:
- · Google Sheets sync
- · No powered-by link
- · Up to 2,000 locations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every feature“Is this in stock near me?” decides the sale — and answering it costs you a phone call, or the customer. NearBuy answers it on the product page: every store that stocks the variant being viewed, sorted by distance, with in-stock, low-stock and out-of-stock pins on a map. Picking a store updates Add to Cart — or blocks it when that store is empty.
Stockist makes it simple to add a searchable store map to your site. Our thoughtfully designed store locator can help increase your in-store sales, reduce customer support inquiries, and build trust in your brand. It's a great way to highlight your stores, retailers, dealers, and more. Plus, our insightful search analytics show exactly where customers are looking for your products.
- Add Unlimited Locations: Easily create and manage your shop locations.
- Live Map Embedding: Display an interactive map with your shop pins on any page.
- Smart Location Search: Customers can search by city, zip code, or current locati
- Manage store listings one-by-one, import a spreadsheet, or sync a Google Sheet
- Customize colors, layout, translations, search options, and more
- Instantly show nearby results via geolocation and as the map is moved
- Insightful analytics show where customers are looking for your products
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 |  NearBuy |  Stockist Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 19 |
| 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 | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Austria, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | NearBuy | Stockist Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 353 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 5 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 44% |
Pricing
| Measure | NearBuy | Stockist Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | NearBuy | Stockist Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #127 | #3(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 1, 2026 | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | DTechies | Stockist |
FAQ
NearBuy and Stockist Store Locator: common questions
- Is NearBuy or Stockist Store Locator cheaper?
- Only NearBuy lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for NearBuy and $10/month for Stockist Store Locator. 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?
- NearBuy lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Business hours. Stockist Store Locator lists 19 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Autocomplete, Custom branding, Custom CSS. 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 22, 2026 for NearBuy, Nov 8, 2026 for Stockist Store Locator; 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 22, 2026 for NearBuy, Nov 8, 2026 for Stockist Store Locator. 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.