Smart Stories | Video Story for Shopify App Store
Smart Stories | Video Story is the #106 ranked video and livestream app on Shopify, with a 5.0 average rating from 8 reviews, with a free plan available, as of Sep 7, 2026.
Smart Stories | Video Story is a Shopify App Store app by Smart Stories, launched April 2023. With a rating of 5.0★ from 8 reviews, it currently ranks #106 in the Video and livestream category.
AppRanks data: Smart Stories | Video Story ranks #106 in Video and livestream on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 35% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Smart Stories | Video Story is a category-leading Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Video and livestream category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 8 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Smart Stories — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (8) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Smart Stories | Video Story
How Smart Stories | Video Story works
Publish Instagram like video stories in minutes and add them anywhere on your shop easily by defining a section and using drag and drop. Upload videos to your story like you would do on Instagram or Snapchat. Allow your customers to add-to-cart or copy a coupon code while playing the video story. Select an existing collection on your Shopify store and auto-create a story from its product images and videos. Shoppable video stories help increase number of products viewed, conversion rate and sales
Screenshots
Key features
- Add videos stories of UGC, branded content, product demos and reviews in minutes
- Video player with 20+ video stories templates to publish your content anywhere
- Make your videos shoppable, enable video shopping from stories to increase sales
- Auto-create products or collections stories with your existing video and images
- Track stories impressions, story open, video views, shoppable story conversions
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- AI AnalyticsUtilize AI-driven analytics tools for actionable insights and reporting.common
- Autoplay MediaAutomatically play media content for enhanced user experience.common
- Image Carousel DisplayShowcase products in a rotating image carousel for enhanced visibility.table-stakes
- Embedded Video SupportEmbed videos from various sources directly into your content.table-stakes
- Interactive Video ExperiencesCreate engaging interactive video content for users.table-stakes
- Mobile Responsive DesignEnsure your site is mobile-friendly and adapts to all devices.table-stakes
- User-Generated ContentEncourage and display content created by your customers.common
- Unlimited Channel SupportAccess unlimited channels for your business operations.common
- Unlimited ViewsAllow unlimited product views for enhanced customer exploration.common
- Video BackgroundIncorporate engaging video backgrounds to captivate visitors.differentiator
- Video PlayerEmbed a customizable video player for streaming content on your site.table-stakes
- Video Template LibraryAccess a library of customizable video templates for quick creation.differentiator
- Video WidgetEmbed video content within a widget for enhanced engagement.table-stakes
Pricing plans
Standard24.99/month
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Premium49.99/month
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Most popular Enterprise99.99/month
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Category rankings
As of Sep 9, 2026- Video and livestream#106of 309Top 35%
- Image and media#171of 525Top 33%
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Keyword rankings
Smart Stories | Video Story ranks for 2 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 2:
- Rank #165
- Rank #217
Competitors & alternatives
Smart Stories | Video Story doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked video and livestream apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Smart Stories | Video Story?
Smart Stories | Video Story is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 8 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2023. It is listed under the Video and livestream category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Smart Stories.
Is Smart Stories | Video Story free?
Smart Stories | Video Story does not offer a permanent free plan on Shopify. Pricing starts at 24.99, and the listed tiers are Standard, Premium, Enterprise. Trial availability and exact billing terms are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and may change between refresh cycles, so always confirm the headline price on the source marketplace before installing.
Who uses Smart Stories | Video Story?
Smart Stories | Video Story is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Video and livestream category on Shopify.
Where does Smart Stories | Video Story rank on Shopify?
Smart Stories | Video Story currently sits at position #106 in the Video and livestream category on Shopify. That places it in the top 34% of 309 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.