ShieldLeaf: Country Blocker vs YB Country Blocker
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 ShieldLeaf lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.90/month for ShieldLeaf and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker.
Head to head
Always Free
- · Block 1 active country
- · Blocked page or redirect mode
- · Preview before going live
ShieldLeaf Pro
- · Activity logs for blocked visits
- · Block unlimited countries
- · Country groups and presets
- · Everything in Free
Basic
- · 3 redirect rules
- · 7-day analytics
- · Block page customization
- · Unlimited block/allow rules
Pro
- · 90-day analytics
- · Everything in Basic
- · IP exemptions
- · Lead capture on the block page
- · Unlimited redirect rules
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShieldLeaf is an easy country blocker for Shopify storefronts. Choose countries that send unwanted traffic, turn protection on, and Leafy keeps watch. Setup stays simple with a Shopify app embed, no theme-code edits required. Show a blocked-access page or redirect visitors when a blocked country reaches your store.
YB Country Blocker lets you control who can access your Shopify store by country. Block specific countries, or allow only the ones you choose. Blocked visitors see a customisable block page, with an optional opt-in form so they can hear from you when you ship to their region. Redirect visitors from specific countries to any URL. Exempt trusted IP addresses for your team or partners.
- Block unwanted country traffic with a simple Shopify app embed setup
- Choose a blocked-access page or redirect blocked visitors to another URL
- Preview country blocking and review recent blocked traffic activity
- Block or redirect visitors based on their country
- Blacklist or whitelist mode for flexible country rules
- Customisable block page with colours, text, and custom CSS
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 |  ShieldLeaf |  YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ShieldLeaf | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 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 | ShieldLeaf | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.90/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | ShieldLeaf | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #31(ahead) | #110 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 10, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Studio Eucalipto | Yewbridge Labs |
FAQ
ShieldLeaf and YB Country Blocker: common questions
- Is ShieldLeaf or YB Country Blocker cheaper?
- Only ShieldLeaf lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.90/month for ShieldLeaf and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker. 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 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.