Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
More ways to create and sort collections beyond default conditions e.g. excluding products by tags
| Advanced Collections | EX Show Variants on Collection | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
Variator shows variants as separate products on collection pages to boost store visibility & sales.
| Metric | Advanced Collections | EX Show Variants on Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.4 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 18 | ★ 207 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2019 | Jul 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, EX Show Variants on Collection is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Advanced Collections's 3.4★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Advanced Collections at Free plan available, EX Show Variants on Collection at Free trial available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. EX Show Variants on Collection has the larger user base (207 reviews vs 18), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Advanced Collections's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to EX Show Variants on Collection; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Advanced Collections's 18-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than EX Show Variants on Collection's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Advanced Collections audit • EX Show Variants on Collection audit
| Keyword | Advanced Collections | EX Show Variants on Collection |
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| variants on collection | Not ranked | #2 |
| on collection | Not ranked | #7 |
| collection | Not ranked | #11 |
Both Advanced Collections and EX Show Variants on Collection offer paid plans only. Advanced Collections starts at Free plan available; EX Show Variants on Collection starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
EX Show Variants on Collection has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 207 reviews) compared to Advanced Collections (3.4★ from 18 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Advanced Collections fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; EX Show Variants on Collection is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. EX Show Variants on Collection has more onboarding documentation maturity (207 reviews vs 18), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Advanced Collections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (18 reviews). EX Show Variants on Collection aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (207 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Advanced Collections and EX Show Variants on Collection both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Advanced Collections" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
