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Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker vs Square
Side-by-side comparison
Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker
Easily create PDF catalogs, line sheets & flipbooks
shopifyFree plan available
At a glance
| Metric | Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker | Square: Instagram Feed Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 44 | ★ 65 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 15 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2023 | Jun 2025 |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
On the measured data here, Square leads on more dimensions (4 vs 1). Pick Catalogly if one of the points where it leads is what you need.
Where Catalogly leads
- Lists Bulk upload, Custom CSS and Custom styles (+6 more) in its marketplace category features; Square doesn't.
Where Square leads
- Higher average rating: 5.0★ vs 4.6★.
- Available in more languages: 15 vs 1.
- Ranks higher in Image gallery: #5 vs #13 of 294.
- Lists Carousel, Shoppable tags and Slider in its marketplace category features; Catalogly doesn't.
How this is generated
Built only from the Shopify App Store listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker audit • Square: Instagram Feed Gallery audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Listing audit | 88/100 listing audit | 92/100 listing audit |
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed |
2. Pricing & plans
Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tierTier
Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker
Square
Free plan
Free
Free
- 2 catalogs
- 5 pages per catalog
- Flipbook
- PDF export
- Metafields
- QR codes & barcodes
No free plan listed
Paid plans
Pro
- 10 catalogs
- Unlimited pages
- Flipbook
- PDF export
- Metafields
- QR codes & barcodes
- High quality images
Advanced
- 50 catalogs
- Unlimited pages
- Flipbook
- PDF export
- Metafields
- QR codes & barcodes
- High quality images
- Automations & scheduled catalog updates
Unlimited
- Unlimited catalogs
- Unlimited pages
- Flipbook
- PDF export
- Metafields
- QR codes & barcodes
- High quality images
- Automations & scheduled catalog updates
No paid plans listed
3. Features
As listed by each developerCatalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker
- Drag and drop, zoom in or out interactive catalog builder
- Export & Publish Catalogs as PDF downloads or online flipbooks
- Refresh collections and automate including or excluding products
- Automatically update prices and product descriptions
- See click-through analytics
Square
- Shoppable InstaFeed: Customers shop directly from your Instagram posts.
- Content Control: Display real-time Insta content or manually approve your posts.
- Customizable: Easily adjust layout, spacing, colors, and visibility options.
- Responsive Design: Instagram layout adapts perfectly on desktop and mobile.
- Connection Options: Connect directly via Instagram or Facebook for more features
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inlineCatalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker
Square
5. Category features
Marketplace-curated features per categoryImage gallery1 shared · 13 total
Only in Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker
- List
- Lookbook
- Bulk upload
- Custom CSS
- Custom styles
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Image resizing
- Image zoom
- Multi-language
Only in Square
- Carousel
- Slider
- Shoppable tags
Listed by both (1)
- Grid
6. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker | Square |
|---|---|---|
| pdf catalog viewer | #2 | Not ranked |
| catalog audit and fix | #3 | Not ranked |
| gallery | Not ranked | #3 |
| shoppable lookbook gallery | Not ranked | #7 |
| image and video gallery | Not ranked | #8 |
7. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsCatalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker · 4 changes
- Oct 21descriptionListing copy updated
- Sep 26descriptionListing copy updated
- Sep 22descriptionListing copy updated
- Sep 3descriptionListing copy updated
Square · 0 changes
No tracked changes.
8. App details
Long-form descriptionCatalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker
Catalogly is a PDF catalog maker for product brands and merchants. Create PDF catalogs, wholesale line sheets and interactive flipbooks from your product data - in minutes, without a designer. Choose from 35+ page layouts and set up flexible pricing - wholesale discounts, price overrides or CSV imports. Export as a print-ready PDF or publish as an online flipbook. Refresh everything in one click when products change. Built by a developer who genuinely cares about your results.
Square
Display your Instagram Feed Gallery on your Shopify store and turn it into a shoppable Instafeed. Use Instagram posts to boost social proof, showcase real customer content, and increase sales. Customize the gallery layout to match your brand. With clickable, shoppable posts, Instafeed Gallery turns your Instagram content into a powerful sales tool that works on any device.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker or Square: Instagram Feed Gallery cheaper?
Both Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker and Square: Instagram Feed Gallery offer a free plan. Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker lists no paid plan with a published price; Square: Instagram Feed Gallery lists no paid plan with a published price. Prices are as listed on the Shopify App Store; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
Which has better reviews, Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker or Square: Instagram Feed Gallery?
Square: Instagram Feed Gallery has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 65 reviews) compared to Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker (4.6★ from 44 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Should I choose Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker or Square: Instagram Feed Gallery?
Square: Instagram Feed Gallery holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker or Square: Instagram Feed Gallery?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Square: Instagram Feed Gallery has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (65 vs 44).
Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Shopify App Store data. What it can show: Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker has 44 published reviews; Square: Instagram Feed Gallery has 65 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker and Square: Instagram Feed Gallery?
Migration support varies by app and category. Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker and Square: Instagram Feed Gallery 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 Catalogly ‑ PDF Catalog Maker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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