Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Transform your product previews into Insta-like story experiences with stunning hover effects and animations.
| Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed | SB Product Image Hover Effect | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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Turn TikTok & Instagram Feeds into shoppable videos that drive BFCM sales. Build trust and loyalty.
| Metric | Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed | SB Product Image Hover Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 628 | 17 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2020 | Dec 2019 |
Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed edges out SB Product Image Hover Effect on rating (4.9★ 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: Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed at Free plan available, SB Product Image Hover Effect at Free. 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed has the larger user base (628 reviews vs 17), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SB Product Image Hover Effect's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SB Product Image Hover Effect's 17-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed'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: Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed audit • SB Product Image Hover Effect audit
| Keyword | Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed | SB Product Image Hover Effect |
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| instagram feed | #5 | Not ranked |
| shoppable instagram feed | #8 | Not ranked |
| product images | Not ranked | #10 |
| seasonal animation effects | Not ranked | #15 |
| social media | #18 | Not ranked |
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Both Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed and SB Product Image Hover Effect offer paid plans only. Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed starts at Free plan available; SB Product Image Hover Effect starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 628 reviews) compared to SB Product Image Hover Effect (4.8★ from 17 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed has the deeper published review base (628 vs 17), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (628 reviews). SB Product Image Hover Effect typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Socialwidget ‑ Instagram Feed and SB Product Image Hover Effect 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 SB Product Image Hover Effect" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
