Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Display unique, dynamic descriptions and metafields for every product variant
| Variant Description OMG | Product Extra Info | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
Add custom product fields easily no coding or metafield setup required.
| Metric | Variant Description OMG | Product Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 68 | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2021 | May 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, Variant Description OMG is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Product Extra Info's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Variant Description OMG at Free plan available, Product Extra Info at Free. 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. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Variant Description OMG; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Product Extra Info's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Variant Description OMG'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: Variant Description OMG audit • Product Extra Info audit
| Keyword | Variant Description OMG | Product Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| each product variant | #2 | Not ranked |
| metafield | #9 | Not ranked |
| metafields | #11 | Not ranked |
| inbox | Not ranked | #239 |
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Both Variant Description OMG and Product Extra Info offer paid plans only. Variant Description OMG starts at Free plan available; Product Extra Info starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Variant Description OMG fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Product Extra Info is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Variant Description OMG has more onboarding documentation maturity (68 reviews vs 0), 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.
Variant Description OMG typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (68 reviews). Product Extra Info aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 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. Variant Description OMG and Product Extra Info 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 Product Extra Info" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
