Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Expertly-built collection of theme sections and templates that work with any theme
| Design Packs | GaterAge | |
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| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Design Packs: Theme Sections | GaterAge |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 90 | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2021 | Nov 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, Design Packs: Theme Sections is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs GaterAge's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Design Packs: Theme Sections at Free plan available, GaterAge 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. 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 — GaterAge's 0-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 • GaterAge audit
| Keyword | Design Packs | GaterAge |
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| sections | #7 | Not ranked |
| theme sections | #10 | Not ranked |
| your canva designs | #12 | Not ranked |
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Both Design Packs: Theme Sections and GaterAge offer paid plans only. Design Packs: Theme Sections starts at Free plan available; GaterAge 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. Design Packs: Theme Sections fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; GaterAge 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 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.
Design Packs: Theme Sections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (90 reviews). GaterAge 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. Design Packs: Theme Sections and GaterAge 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 GaterAge" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
