Simple Map 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 Nov 9, 2026.

The short answer

  • Simple Map is detected on 28× as many Shopify stores as Stockist Store Locator: 524 vs 19 as of Nov 9, 2026.
  • On the Shopify App Store: Simple Map 4.0 from 15 reviews and Stockist Store Locator 5.0 from 353 reviews.
  • Only Simple Map lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Simple Map and $10/month for Stockist Store Locator.
  • Stockist Store Locator lists 23 features Simple Map’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Autocomplete, Custom branding.

Head to head

Detected stores

Simple Map: 524
Stockist Store Locator: 19

App Store reviews

Simple Map: 15
Stockist Store Locator: 353

New reviews, 28 days

Simple Map: 0
Stockist Store Locator: 5
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Pitch

Display orders and store locations on a beautiful map

An attractive & flexible store locator to drive in-store sales

Categories
  • Store locator
  • Store locator
Languages
  • English
  • English
Launched
Jan 21, 2016
Jun 17, 2016
Built for Shopify
Not badged
Not badged
Reviews per month
1 last full month
5 last full month
Detected stores
524active installs
  • GYMREAPERS
  • Transformers Store
  • Earth Breeze
  • Max-Bilt
  • Hibiscus House
+519 more
19active installs
  • Blanc Noir Online Store
  • Lola & Bean Co.
  • apol
  • liloucoffee
  • CPAP Direct
+14 more
Most common store size
11-50 products34%
1-10 products37%
Top countries
  • United States52%
  • Canada7%
  • United Kingdom7%
  • United States26%
  • Austria11%
  • Australia5%

Momentum

New reviews each month

Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.

01020DecAugMarJanMayJanNovJanMarMayJulSepOctSimple Map: 1 reviews in December 2016Simple Map: 1 reviews in February 2017Simple Map: 1 reviews in August 2017Simple Map: 1 reviews in September 2017Simple Map: 1 reviews in March 2018Simple Map: 1 reviews in April 2018Simple Map: 1 reviews in January 2020Simple Map: 1 reviews in October 2020Simple Map: 1 reviews in May 2021Simple Map: 1 reviews in January 2023Simple Map: 1 reviews in January 2024Simple Map: 1 reviews in June 2024Stockist Store Locator: 3 reviews in November 2025Stockist Store Locator: 4 reviews in December 2025Stockist Store Locator: 15 reviews in January 2026Stockist Store Locator: 6 reviews in February 2026Stockist Store Locator: 9 reviews in March 2026Stockist Store Locator: 10 reviews in April 2026Stockist Store Locator: 5 reviews in May 2026Stockist Store Locator: 8 reviews in June 2026Stockist Store Locator: 3 reviews in July 2026Stockist Store Locator: 5 reviews in August 2026Stockist Store Locator: 5 reviews in September 2026Stockist Store Locator: 5 reviews in October 2026
Simple MapStockist Store LocatorCompleted months only
Free options
Free planFree trial
Free planFree trial
Monthly range
From $0 to $9.99/month
From $10 to $40/month
Plans
Free PlanFree
  • · All maps include our logo and a link to the SimpleMaps website.
Professional Plan$9.99/month
1-day free trial
  • · Your map will not contain any SimpleMaps website branding or links.
Basic$10/month
14-day free trial
  • · Customize map pin icons
  • · Search by city/zip or visitor's location
  • · Spreadsheet bulk import/export
  • · Unlimited search filters
  • · Up to 100 locations
Plus$20/month
14-day free trial
  • · Choose & customize map theme colors
  • · Everything in the Basic plan, and:
  • · Up to 500 locations
  • · Visitor heatmaps and analytics
  • · Visitor search export
Premium$40/month
14-day free trial
  • · All features and options
  • · Everything in the Plus plan, and:
  • · Google Sheets sync
  • · No powered-by link
  • · Up to 2,000 locations
Coverage
0 of 23 features0%
23 of 23 features100%
Unique strengths
—
  • Analytics
  • Autocomplete
  • Custom branding
  • Custom CSS
  • +19 more
Store locator
0%0/23
100%23/23
Display options
0%0/12
100%12/12
Search and filters
0%0/11
100%11/11
0023onlybothonly
Simple MapStockist Store Locator23 features listed across both App Store listings

Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.

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Works with also listed by another
—
  • Google Maps
  • Mapbox
  • Google Sheets
How it sells itself

Easily add an interactive map to your store. Display orders and store locations to generate social proof and facilitate brick and mortar sales. Our maps have a clean and elegant design and are very easy to customize. They are powered by SimpleMaps, a mapping library that is trusted by governments, universities and companies around the world. No external licenses required. Fantastic email support if you need help.

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.

Key points
  • Easily add a beautiful, zoomable map to your Shopify store.
  • Automatically displays your most recent orders (up to 500) on the map.
  • Easily visualize store locations and offer Google directions upon click.
  • Reinforce your brand with custom image markers.
  • 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
Screenshots
Preview map (us)
Add stores to mapGeneral settings
Quickly add and manage your stores or dealers
A better customer experienceEasily manage your store listings on the goEasily add a searchable store/retailer/dealer map to your site

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.

Showing only the rows where the apps differ.

Adoption

MeasureSimple MapStockist Store Locator
Detected stores524(ahead)as of Nov 9, 202619as of Nov 9, 2026
Net store change, 28 days−2estimated0estimated
Stores added, 28 daysNot enough dataNot enough data
Big-brand share10%of stores of known sizeNot enough data
Top store categoriesApparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & GardenFood, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty
Top store countriesUnited States, Canada, United KingdomUnited States, Austria, Australia

Reviews

MeasureSimple MapStockist Store Locator
App Store rating4.0 ★5.0 ★(ahead)
App Store reviews15353(ahead)
New reviews, 28 days05(ahead)
Reviewers a year or more inNot enough data44%

Pricing

MeasureSimple MapStockist Store Locator
Free planYesNot listed
Lowest paid monthly plan$9.99/month(ahead)$10/month
Longest free trial1 days14 days
Plans listed23

Listing

MeasureSimple MapStockist Store Locator
Shopify category rank#57in Store locator#3(ahead)in Store locator
Shopify App Charts#4 in Store locator#11 in Store locator
Built for ShopifyNoNo
LaunchedJan 21, 2016Jun 17, 2016
Languages1English1English
DeveloperSimplemaps.comStockist

FAQ

Simple Map and Stockist Store Locator: common questions

Which is more popular, Simple Map or Stockist Store Locator?
Simple Map is detected on 28× as many Shopify stores as Stockist Store Locator: 524 vs 19 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Simple Map or Stockist Store Locator cheaper?
Only Simple Map lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Simple Map 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.
Which has better reviews, Simple Map or Stockist Store Locator?
On the Shopify App Store: Simple Map 4.0 from 15 reviews and Stockist Store Locator 5.0 from 353 reviews.
What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
Stockist Store Locator lists 23 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 Nov 9, 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 Nov 9, 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.