Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add Shoppable Instagram Feed Image Gallery with Insta Feed, Stories & Highlights that auto updates.
| Instafeed for Instagram Feed | 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 | Instafeed for Instagram Feed | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 362 | ★ 398 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | 1 |
| Languages | 21 supported | 15 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2019 | Oct 2024 |
Rubik Variant Images & Swatch edges out Instafeed for Instagram Feed 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: Instafeed for Instagram Feed at Free plan 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. 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 — Instafeed for Instagram Feed's 362-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: Instafeed for Instagram Feed audit • Rubik Variant Images & Swatch audit
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| Keyword | Instafeed for Instagram Feed | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| image gallery | #11 | #3 |
| variant image gallery | Not ranked | #1 |
| variant images | Not ranked | #1 |
| instafeed | #2 | Not ranked |
| gallery | #15 | Not ranked |
Both Instafeed for Instagram Feed and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch offer paid plans only. Instafeed for Instagram Feed starts at Free plan available; Rubik Variant Images & Swatch starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Rubik Variant Images & Swatch has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 398 reviews) compared to Instafeed for Instagram Feed (4.8★ from 362 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Instafeed for Instagram Feed 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 362), 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.
Instafeed for Instagram Feed typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (362 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. Instafeed for Instagram Feed 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 Instafeed for Instagram Feed" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
