MS Google Maps & Store Locator vs Store Locator ‑ W3
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
- Store Locator is detected on 170× as many Shopify stores as MS Google Maps & Store Locator: 340 vs 2 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: MS Google Maps & Store Locator 4.3 from 29 reviews and Store Locator 4.5 from 52 reviews.
- 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.
- MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists 3 features Store Locator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Directions, Location search, Store name search.
Head to head
- Australia
- United States
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
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
- · 1 location
Small
- · 20 locations
Startup
- · 100 locations
Standard And Up
- · Enterprise: Unlimited $32.99/mo
- · Professional: 1000 locations $21.99/mo
- · Standard: 500 locations $16.99/mo
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.
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- 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.
- Unlimited stores, locations, offices, or places of interest!
- Easily searchable map for customers
- Different plans to meet 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 |  MS Google Maps & Store Locator |  Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2 | 340(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −6 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 26% |
| Top store categories | Media, Toys & Games | Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Australia, United States | United States, Canada, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | MS Google Maps & Store Locator | Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.3 ★ | 4.5 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 29 | 52(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | MS Google Maps & Store Locator | Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | MS Google Maps & Store Locator | Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #48(ahead) | #61 |
| Shopify App Charts | #19 in Store locator | #6 in Store locator |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 15, 2018 | Apr 27, 2015 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Metizsoft | W3trends |
FAQ
MS Google Maps & Store Locator and Store Locator: common questions
- Which is more popular, MS Google Maps & Store Locator or Store Locator?
- Store Locator is detected on 170× as many Shopify stores as MS Google Maps & Store Locator: 340 vs 2 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is MS Google Maps & Store Locator or Store Locator 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. 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, MS Google Maps & Store Locator or Store Locator?
- On the Shopify App Store: MS Google Maps & Store Locator 4.3 from 29 reviews and Store Locator 4.5 from 52 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- MS Google Maps & Store Locator lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Directions, Location search, Store name search. 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.