Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Build engaging product galleries with auto-play carousel, thumbnail navigation and mobile-responsive
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Turn TikTok & Instagram Feeds into shoppable videos that drive BFCM sales. Build trust and loyalty.
| Metric | Image Slider & Carousel Block | Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed |
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| Rating | — | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 628 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 3 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2025 | Apr 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Image Slider & Carousel Block's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Image Slider & Carousel Block at Free plan available, Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed 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.
Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed has the larger user base (628 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Image Slider & Carousel Block's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Image Slider & Carousel Block's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed'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: Image Slider & Carousel Block audit • Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed audit
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| Keyword | Image Slider & Carousel Block | Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed |
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| instagram feed | Not ranked | #5 |
| shoppable instagram feed | Not ranked | #8 |
| social media | Not ranked | #18 |
| slider and carousel showcase | #21 | Not ranked |
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Both Image Slider & Carousel Block and Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed offer paid plans only. Image Slider & Carousel Block starts at Free plan available; Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed 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. Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed does carry the larger published review base (628 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. Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed has the deeper published review base (628 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.
Image Slider & Carousel Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (628 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. Image Slider & Carousel Block and Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed 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 Image Slider & Carousel Block" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
