Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add a second image to the product so it shows on hover. Improve product presentation and visibility.
| iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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Set multiple variant images, display only correct images. Show color swatches with image variants
| Metric | iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 10 | ★ 400 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | 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 | Jan 2019 | Oct 2024 |
iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover at Free trial available, 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 (400 reviews vs 10), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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: iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover audit • Rubik Variant Images & Swatch audit
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| Keyword | iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| variant image gallery | Not ranked | #1 |
| variant image | Not ranked | #1 |
| image gallery | Not ranked | #3 |
| helpdesk software | #166 | Not ranked |
| help desk software | #207 | Not ranked |
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Both iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch offer paid plans only. iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover starts at Free trial available; Rubik Variant Images & Swatch starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover (4.9★, 10 reviews) and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch (5.0★, 400 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover 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 (400 reviews vs 10), 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.
iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (10 reviews). Rubik Variant Images & Swatch aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (400 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. iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover 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 iHover‑ Slider Image On Hover" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
