Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add a dynamic side bar to your store to display key information or promotions to your customers.
| Slidey Bar | Smart Product Filter & Search | |
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Help shoppers find what they mean with AI-powered search, smart filters, and instant results
| Metric | Slidey Bar | Smart Product Filter & Search |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 2.2k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2019 | Mar 2018 |
Slidey Bar and Smart Product Filter & Search are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Slidey Bar at Free trial available, Smart Product Filter & Search 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. Smart Product Filter & Search has the larger user base (2,241 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Slidey Bar'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: Slidey Bar audit • Smart Product Filter & Search audit
| Keyword | Slidey Bar | Smart Product Filter & Search |
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| filter search | Not ranked | #1 |
| product filter search | Not ranked | #1 |
| product filter | Not ranked | #1 |
| Signal | Slidey Bar | Smart Product Filter & Search |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (6) | 4.9 ★ (2.2k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 594% 43% 30% 20% 12% |
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Both Slidey Bar and Smart Product Filter & Search offer paid plans only. Slidey Bar starts at Free trial available; Smart Product Filter & Search starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Slidey Bar (5.0★, 6 reviews) and Smart Product Filter & Search (4.9★, 2,241 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. Slidey Bar fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Smart Product Filter & Search 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. Smart Product Filter & Search has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,241 reviews vs 6), 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.
Slidey Bar typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (6 reviews). Smart Product Filter & Search aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2,241 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.
Easy to use and gives good results! We had some difficulties with implementing our styling but the serviceteam was very quick and helpfull!
Great response time, if there are any issues, it is always fixed within hours. Great to work with and added in custom fixes
Ottima Assistenza, grazie
We've been using this app across various stores for longer than I can remember, at least 4 years. It's our go-to filter and search app. Fantastic support from Clara who goes over and above to ensure we are taken care of. Thank you!
I have a store with hundreds of poster prints, and this app has been the missing piece I've been looking for. I only wanted a clean, simple search bar without the extra filters and buttons, but I couldn't figure out how to set it up myself. Clara from support responded within minutes and had everything configured exact
Migration support varies by app and category. Slidey Bar and Smart Product Filter & Search 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 Slidey Bar" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
