Simple Map vs Top Apps in Store locator on Shopify
Side-by-side comparison of Simple Map against the top 4 apps in the Store locator category — current rank, 30-day average, and best position over the period. Switch the Group Selector to benchmark in any other group Simple Map ranks in; switch the page-level sub-tab for Market Share or Reviews columns instead.
| App | Rank | Average | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
 Simple MapCurrent app | 593 | 47.7 | 26 |
 MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps | 1– | 5.58 | 1 |
 TA MAPPY: Store Locator & Maps | 2– | 1.19 | 1 |
 Stockist Store Locator | 3– | 2.71 | 2 |
 GA: Google Maps+Store Locator | 41 | 3.35 | 2 |
Key Insights:
- Simple Map ranks #59 in Store locator — 58 positions behind MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps (#1).
- 30-day average position: 47.7; best ranking achieved: #26 — the spread reflects positional volatility over the window.
- Simple Map slipped 3 positions over the past 30 days against this comparison set.
- Direct competitors: MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps, TA MAPPY: Store Locator & Maps, Stockist Store Locator.
Simple Map — Rankings Trend vs Leaders in Store locator
Monthly rank trajectory for Simple Map alongside the top 4 apps in the Store locator category over the past year — see whether Simple Map is closing the gap with the leaders, holding steady, or losing ground. Y-axis is reversed so rank #1 sits at the top.
Charts Data
| App | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 | Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps | #7 | #52 | #5– | #23 | #11 | #1– |
| TA MAPPY: Store Locator & Maps | #1 | #1– | #1– | #1– | #21 | #2– |
| Stockist Store Locator | #3 | #21 | #42 | #31 | #3– | #3– |
| GA: Google Maps+Store Locator | #4 | #31 | #21 | #42 | #4– | #4– |
| Simple MapCurrent app | #50 | #50– | #491 | #567 | #56– | #593 |
Key Insights:
- Simple Map slipped from #21 to #59 in Store locator over the charted period.
- Gap to MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps widened by 57 positions — leader is pulling away.
- Across the 5 apps plotted, 3 improved rank and 2 declined.
Simple Map — Head-to-Head vs Leaders in Store locator
Simple Map ranks #59 in Store locator — 58 positions behind MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps at #1. Over the last 30 days, Simple Map's average position in Store locator was 47.7 and its best ranking reached #26 — the spread between average and best is a quick read on positional volatility. Simple Map slipped 3 positions in Store locator over the past 30 days — the largest single 30-day move on this view. Direct competitors on this view include MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps, TA MAPPY: Store Locator & Maps and Stockist Store Locator.
Simple Map's 58-position gap to MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps in Store locator usually reflects either a different feature focus (specialised vs broad-appeal) or genuine mid-tier positioning — for category merchants, the feature mix matters more here than the leaderboard slot.
Simple Map — Long-Term Ranking Trajectory vs Leaders in Store locator
Simple Map slipped from #21 to #59 in Store locator over the charted period — losing ground against the leaders on this view. The gap to MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps (#1) has widened by 57 positions — MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps is pulling away. Across the 5 apps plotted, 3 improved their rank and 2 declined over the charted window.
Simple Map's 38-position slide while MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps held or improved usually reflects competitors shipping faster than Simple Map can respond — rank pressure against named rivals is a sharper signal than absolute rank movement alone.
Top Categories Simple Map Ranks In on Shopify
- Keyword heat map — Ranks #51 in this Shopify keyword.
- Category Selling in person — Ranks #52 in this Shopify category.
- Category Store locator — Currently #59 in this category — slipped 3 positions this month.
- Keyword store locator — Ranks #71 in this Shopify keyword.
Simple Map on Shopify — Benchmarks FAQs
1. How does Simple Map compare to leaders in Store locator?
Simple Map ranks #59 in Store locator, 58 positions behind MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps at #1. The trend chart shows whether the gap is closing or widening over the past year.
2. Which apps does Simple Map compete with on Shopify?
Simple Map's closest competitors in Store locator on the Shopify App Store include MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps, TA MAPPY: Store Locator & Maps, Stockist Store Locator and GA: Google Maps+Store Locator. Use the App Selector on the comparison table above to swap competitors in or out, or the Group Selector to benchmark Simple Map in a different category, keyword, or collection.
3. Is Simple Map closing the gap on category leaders?
Not currently — over the charted period, Simple Map's gap to MAPMIGO: Store Locator & Maps (#1) has widened by 57 positions in Store locator. Cross-reference with the page-level Market Share sub-tab to see whether share is moving differently.
4. How does Simple Map's benchmark comparison work on ShopDigest?
The comparison table loads Simple Map alongside the top apps in its strongest Shopify category (Store locator by default) and shows current rank, 30-day average rank, and best ranking over the period. Switch the Group Selector to compare in any other category, keyword, or collection Simple Map appears in. Switch the page-level sub-tab to swap rank columns for market share % or cumulative review counts of the same comparison set.
5. Can I benchmark Simple Map against apps in a different category?
Yes — use the Group Selector on the comparison table to pick any of the categories, keywords, or collections Simple Map ranks in. Switching the group reloads both cards together with the new comparison set; switching the page-level sub-tab (Rankings / Market Share / Reviews) swaps the metric in lock-step across both cards.
