97%
chargeback reduction with Shield
Up to 97%
Chargeback Reduction
Chargeback protection, compared
$50M+
Revenue Protected
Apptics Shield vs Disputely
Both fight chargebacks, at opposite ends. Chargeflow wins disputes after they hit your ratio and takes a cut of what it recovers. Apptics Shield stops them before they're ever filed, for a lower flat cost, and keeps your merchant account off Visa's radar.
Apptics Shield vs Chargeflow
Chargeback protection, compared
Both fight chargebacks, at opposite ends. Chargeflow wins disputes after they hit your ratio and takes a cut of what it recovers. Apptics Shield stops them before they're ever filed, for a lower flat cost, and keeps your merchant account off Visa's radar.
97%
chargeback reduction with Shield
Apptics Shield vs Chargeflow
Chargeback protection, compared
Both fight chargebacks, at opposite ends. Chargeflow wins disputes after they hit your ratio and takes a cut of what it recovers. Apptics Shield stops them before they're ever filed, for a lower flat cost, and keeps your merchant account off Visa's radar.
97%
chargeback reduction with Shield
The short version
Which one should you pick?
Which one should you pick?
CHOOSE APPTICS SHIELD
If your priority is keeping your chargeback ratio low and your processor happy. Prevention-first, cheaper RDR/Ethoca alerts, done-for-you, and no success fee. Built for high-risk and scaling DTC.
CHOOSE DISPUTELY
if you want a simple, self-serve Shopify app you run yourself, with transparent per-alert rates and built-in dispute recovery.
BOTTOM LINE
BOTTOM LINE
Disputely and Apptics Shield are close: both prevent with RDR and Ethoca alerts, both recover disputes, and neither charges a monthly fee. Pick Shield if you want it done for you and tied into your whole payment stack; pick Disputely if you want a self-serve app.
Disputely and Apptics Shield are close: both prevent with RDR and Ethoca alerts, both recover disputes, and neither charges a monthly fee. Pick Shield if you want it done for you and tied into your whole payment stack; pick Disputely if you want a self-serve app.
Why merchants choose Apptics Shield over Disputely
Why merchants choose Apptics Shield over Disputely
Features
Features
Primary approach
Primary approach
Prevention-first, with recovery as backup
Prevention-first, with recovery as backup
Prevention + recovery, both built in
Prevention + recovery, both built in
Service model
Service model
Done-for-you, 24/7 human ops
Done-for-you, 24/7 human ops
Self-serve Shopify app you run
Self-serve Shopify app you run
Pricing model
Pricing model
Per valid alert, no monthly fee
Per valid alert, no monthly fee
Per alert, no monthly fee
Per alert, no monthly fee
Alert cost
Alert cost
RDR $13 to $19, Ethoca $17 to $27 (partner-priced)
RDR $13 to $19, Ethoca $17 to $27 (partner-priced)
RDR/CDRN $16, Ethoca $25
RDR/CDRN $16, Ethoca $25
Dispute recovery
Dispute recovery
Handled via Disputifier partnership
Handled via Disputifier partnership
Built in, 70% win rate (self-serve)
Built in, 70% win rate (self-serve)
AOV-tuned refund rules
AOV-tuned refund rules
Yes, agent review on high-value orders
Yes, agent review on high-value orders
Automated refunds
Automated refunds
Part of a full stack
Part of a full stack
Yes, Apptics Checkout + Pay + Shield
Yes, Apptics Checkout + Pay + Shield
Standalone chargeback tool
Standalone chargeback tool
Best for
Best for
Stores that want chargebacks handled for them
Stores that want chargebacks handled for them
Shopify stores that want a self-serve app
Shopify stores that want a self-serve app
Where Shield wins
Prevention that pays for itself
Cheapest chargeback alerts
Get real-time Ethoca and Verifi alerts at industry-lowest rates. Save 30-50% versus buying alerts directly. No markup, just protection.
Fully automated
100% hands-off. We watch for disputes and trigger refunds automatically.
Avoid VAMP penalties
Stay under Visa's 1.5% threshold with proactive, real-time alerts.
Up to 97% prevention rate*
Apptics Shield catches disputes early, triggers refunds automatically, and helps keep your merchant accounts protected before revenue gets frozen.
Works with everything
Apptics Shield integrates seamlessly across every major processor: Stripe, Shopify Payments, Paypal, high risk merchant accounts, and more.
Cheapest chargeback alerts
Get real-time Ethoca and Verifi alerts at industry-lowest rates. Save 30-50% versus buying alerts directly. No markup, just protection.
Cheapest chargeback alerts
Get real-time Ethoca and Verifi alerts at industry-lowest rates. Save 30-50% versus buying alerts directly. No markup, just protection.
Fully automated
100% hands-off. We watch for disputes and trigger refunds automatically.
Fully automated
100% hands-off. We watch for disputes and trigger refunds automatically.
Avoid VAMP penalties
Stay under Visa's 1.5% threshold with proactive, real-time alerts.
Avoid VAMP penalties
Stay under Visa's 1.5% threshold with proactive, real-time alerts.
Works with everything
Every major processor — Stripe, Shopify Payments, PayPal, you name it.
Works with everything
Every major processor — Stripe, Shopify Payments, PayPal, you name it.
Up to 97% prevention rate*
Apptics Shield catches disputes early, triggers refunds automatically, and helps keep your merchant accounts protected before revenue gets frozen.
Up to 97% prevention rate*
Apptics Shield catches disputes early, triggers refunds automatically, and helps keep your merchant accounts protected before revenue gets frozen.
Proof
What Apptics Shield actually moves
What Apptics Shield actually moves
97%
chargeback reduction
up to, at full coverage
2.1% → 0.31%
dispute ratio in 90 days
79% below the VAMP threshold
$50M+
revenue protected
across merchants
62% → 97%
alert coverage
avg cost cut from $28 to $15
You have questions,
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What is the difference between Apptics Shield and Disputely?
Is Apptics Shield cheaper than Disputely?
Do both prevent chargebacks?
Which is better for a Shopify store?
Does Shield work with Stripe, Shopify Payments and high-risk accounts?
Looking for a Midigator alternative that's built for merchants?
Looking for a Midigator alternative that's built for merchants?
Fifteen minutes. We'll review your current dispute ratio, alert coverage and costs, and show you exactly where Apptics Shield saves you money and time.
Fifteen minutes. We'll review your current dispute ratio, alert coverage and costs, and show you exactly where Apptics Shield saves you money and time.
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Slash your chargeback
rate by up to 97%
One chargeback spike can freeze payouts, ban Shopify Payments, or shut down your merchant account. Apptics Shield catches disputes early so you can stay protected and keep processing.
Cheapest chargeback alerts
Get real-time Ethoca and Verifi alerts at industry-lowest rates. Save 30-50% versus buying alerts directly. No markup, just protection.
Cheapest chargeback alerts
Get real-time Ethoca and Verifi alerts at industry-lowest rates. Save 30-50% versus buying alerts directly. No markup, just protection.
Fully automated
100% hands-off. We watch for disputes and trigger refunds automatically.
Fully automated
100% hands-off. We watch for disputes and trigger refunds automatically.
Avoid VAMP penalties
Stay under Visa's 1.5% threshold with proactive, real-time alerts.
Avoid VAMP penalties
Stay under Visa's 1.5% threshold with proactive, real-time alerts.
Up to 97% prevention rate*
Apptics Shield catches disputes early, triggers refunds automatically, and helps keep your merchant accounts protected before revenue gets frozen.
Up to 97% prevention rate*
Apptics Shield catches disputes early, triggers refunds automatically, and helps keep your merchant accounts protected before revenue gets frozen.
Works with everything
Apptics Shield integrates seamlessly across every major processor: Stripe, Shopify Payments, Paypal, high risk merchant accounts, and more.
Works with everything
Apptics Shield integrates seamlessly across every major processor: Stripe, Shopify Payments, Paypal, high risk merchant accounts, and more.
Slash Your Chargeback Rates In Half
Join thousands of businesses that trust Apptics Shield to prevent chargebacks automatically. Start protecting your revenue in under 5 minutes.
©2026 Apptics. All rights reserved.
Slash Your Chargeback Rates In Half
Join thousands of businesses that trust Apptics Shield to prevent chargebacks automatically. Start protecting your revenue in under 5 minutes.
©2026 Apptics. All rights reserved.
Slash Your Chargeback Rates In Half
Join thousands of businesses that trust Apptics Shield to prevent chargebacks automatically. Start protecting your revenue in under 5 minutes.
©2026 Apptics. All rights reserved.
Slash Your Chargeback Rates In Half
Join thousands of businesses that trust Apptics Shield to prevent chargebacks automatically. Start protecting your revenue in under 5 minutes.
©2026 Apptics. All rights reserved.