MS Google Maps & Store Locator vs Store Locator & Stock Map
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator, Oct 14, 2026 for Store Locator & Stock Map.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator and $4.99/month for Store Locator & Stock Map.
- Store Locator & Stock Map lists 13 features MS Google Maps & Store Locator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Autocomplete, Business hours, Custom branding.
Head to head
Store Locator with rich feature for customers to find you
- Australia
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Up to 3 locations
Basic Plan
- · Google Sheet Auto Sync
- · Remove Branding
- · Up to 50 Locations
Standard Plan
- · Additional Content
- · All Features in Basic Plan
- · Analytics
- · Customize Icon
- · Customize Zoom Level
- · Default Location
Business Plan
- · Additional Content
- · All Features in Standard Plan
- · Customize Icon, CSS and Zoom Level
- · Default Location
- · Google Sheet Auto Sync
- · Layouts
Free for dev store
- · 3 storefront map layouts
- · CSV import & export
- · Full theme-editor customization
- · In-store product availability widget
- · Only for development stores
- · Unlimited stores
Paid
- · 3 storefront map layouts
- · CSV import & export
- · Full theme-editor customization
- · In-store product availability widget
- · Unlimited stores
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMS Google Maps & Store Locator helps Shopify merchants display retail locations, dealers and service points on an interactive map. Customers search nearby stores by zip, city or use geolocation to auto-detect location. Each listing shows store hours, directions and contact details. Manage locations from one dashboard or bulk import via CSV and Google Sheets. The responsive store finder works on mobile and desktop.
Store Locator puts your stores and stockists on a mobile-friendly map powered by OpenStreetMap. Shoppers search by city or use their location to find the nearest store, then get directions, hours and contact details. On product pages, an availability widget lets customers check which store has an item by exact stock or a simple in-stock signal.
- Bulk Upload Unlimited Store and maps - Now add multiple stores and their maps.
- Customizable Maps - Add/edit and remove details quickly and efficiently.
- Robust web support and backing quality ensure Effortless Store Management.
- Optimize search filters with different timings, facilities, and product ranges.
- Interactive OpenStreetMap map with 3 layouts: split, fullscreen and grid
- In-store availability on product pages: exact stock or simple in/out signal
- Bulk CSV import and export, with automatic address geocoding
- Fully customizable in the theme editor: colors, layouts, labels, no code
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 |  MS Google Maps & Store Locator |  Store Locator & Stock Map |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2 | 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 | Media, Toys & Games | Not published |
| Top store countries | Australia, United States | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | MS Google Maps & Store Locator | Store Locator & Stock Map |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.3 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 29 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | MS Google Maps & Store Locator | Store Locator & Stock Map |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | MS Google Maps & Store Locator | Store Locator & Stock Map |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #51(ahead) | #106 |
| Shopify App Charts | #16 in Store locator | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 15, 2018 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Metizsoft | DNAFactory |
FAQ
MS Google Maps & Store Locator and Store Locator & Stock Map: common questions
- Is MS Google Maps & Store Locator or Store Locator & Stock Map cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for MS Google Maps & Store Locator and $4.99/month for Store Locator & Stock Map. 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?
- MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Directions, Store name search. Store Locator & Stock Map lists 13 the others don’t mention, such as Autocomplete, Business hours, 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 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator, Oct 14, 2026 for Store Locator & Stock Map; 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 8, 2026 for MS Google Maps & Store Locator, Oct 14, 2026 for Store Locator & Stock Map. 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.