Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Theme sections with eye-catching 3D and 2D animations that give your store a dynamic and unique look
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Expertly-built collection of theme sections and templates that work with any theme
| Metric | Animated Sections | Design Packs: Theme Sections |
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| Rating | — | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 98 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2026 | Jan 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, Design Packs: Theme Sections is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Animated Sections's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Animated Sections at Free to install, Design Packs: Theme Sections at Free plan 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Design Packs: Theme Sections; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Animated Sections's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Design Packs: Theme Sections'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: Animated Sections audit • Design Packs: Theme Sections audit
| Keyword | Animated Sections | Design Packs |
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| page builder | #165 | #92 |
Both Animated Sections and Design Packs: Theme Sections offer paid plans only. Animated Sections starts at Free to install; Design Packs: Theme Sections starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Design Packs: Theme Sections does carry the larger published review base (98 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Design Packs: Theme Sections has the deeper published review base (98 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Animated Sections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Design Packs: Theme Sections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (98 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Animated Sections and Design Packs: Theme Sections 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 Animated Sections" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
