Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Expertly-built collection of theme sections and templates that work with any theme
| Design Packs | Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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Age Verify. Block Underage Visitors & Stay Compliant with a Powerful 18+ Age Verification App
| Metric | Design Packs: Theme Sections | Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 90 | 64 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2021 | Jun 2023 |
Design Packs: Theme Sections edges out Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Design Packs: Theme Sections at Free plan available, Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ at Free to install. 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 Design Packs: Theme Sections; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Age Verification, Age Gate 18+'s 64-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: Design Packs: Theme Sections audit • Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ audit
| Keyword | Design Packs | Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ |
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| gating | Not ranked | #4 |
| gated | Not ranked | #4 |
| sections | #7 | Not ranked |
| theme sections | #9 | Not ranked |
| your canva designs | #12 | Not ranked |
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Both Design Packs: Theme Sections and Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ offer paid plans only. Design Packs: Theme Sections starts at Free plan available; Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Design Packs: Theme Sections has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 90 reviews) compared to Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ (4.8★ from 64 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Design Packs: Theme Sections fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ 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. Design Packs: Theme Sections has more onboarding documentation maturity (90 reviews vs 64), 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.
Design Packs: Theme Sections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (90 reviews). Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (64 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. Design Packs: Theme Sections and Age Verification, Age Gate 18+ 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 Age Verification, Age Gate 18+" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
