Shopify app comparison

Simple Map vs Way: Google Maps Store Locator — adoption, reviews, and pricing compared with real detection data

Compare detected store footprint, review volume, pricing posture, top public categories, countries, and positive or neutral momentum bands.

Shared Store locatorShared Apparel & AccessoriesShared Food, Beverages & TobaccoShared Home & Garden

Combined detected footprint

861

detected Shopify stores across both apps. Counts stay precise and tied to Shoplist detection freshness.

Quick answer

As of Aug 30, 2026 for Simple Map and Sep 14, 2026 for Way: Google Maps Store Locator, Simple Map is detected on 513 Shopify stores vs 348 for Way: Google Maps Store Locator.

Side-by-side stats

Adoption, reviews, and pricing

Signal	Simple Map	Way: Google Maps Store Locator
Detected stores	513as of Aug 30, 2026	348as of Sep 14, 2026
Reviews	23 reviews	202 reviews
Rating	4.2	4.8
Pricing posture	Free plan available	Free plan available
Top categories	Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden	Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden
Top countries	United States, Canada, United Kingdom	United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Momentum band	Steady

FAQ

Comparison notes

Which app has more detected Shopify stores, Simple Map or Way: Google Maps Store Locator?

Simple Map has the larger detected footprint with 513 detected stores.

Does Shoplist show exact merchants switching between Simple Map and Way: Google Maps Store Locator?

The public page shows the aggregate switching count when Shoplist detects brands that dropped one app and added the other in the last 180 days. Store identities and direction stay behind signup.

What data powers these Shopify app comparisons?

Shoplist compares public storefront detections, Shopify App Store review data, pricing posture, category and country distributions, and positive or neutral public momentum bands when available.