Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Flowbox is a User Generated Content platform developed for established eCommerce brands.
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| Metric | Flowbox UGC Platform | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| Rating | — | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 398 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 15 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2021 | Oct 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, Rubik Variant Images & Swatch is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Flowbox UGC Platform's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Flowbox UGC Platform at Free, Rubik Variant Images & Swatch 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Rubik Variant Images & Swatch has the larger user base (398 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Flowbox UGC Platform'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 Rubik Variant Images & Swatch; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Flowbox UGC Platform's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Rubik Variant Images & Swatch'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: Flowbox UGC Platform audit • Rubik Variant Images & Swatch audit
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| variant image gallery | Not ranked | #1 |
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| image gallery | Not ranked | #3 |
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Both Flowbox UGC Platform and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch offer paid plans only. Flowbox UGC Platform starts at Free; Rubik Variant Images & Swatch starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Flowbox UGC Platform fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Rubik Variant Images & Swatch 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. Rubik Variant Images & Swatch has more onboarding documentation maturity (398 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.
Flowbox UGC Platform typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (0 reviews). Rubik Variant Images & Swatch aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (398 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. Flowbox UGC Platform and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch 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 Flowbox UGC Platform" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
