Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Loading screen, page effects & transitions - with TurboMode speed boosts & LCP/FCP fix
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Lightweight preloaders that keep customers engaged from the very moment they visit your store!
| Metric | Loadify Preloader & Page Speed | PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 3.4 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 51 | 3 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 13 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2020 | Oct 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, Loadify Preloader & Page Speed is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged's 3.4★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Loadify Preloader & Page Speed at Free plan available, PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged 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 Loadify Preloader & Page Speed; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged's 3-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Loadify Preloader & Page Speed'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: Loadify Preloader & Page Speed audit • PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged audit
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| Keyword | Loadify Preloader & Page Speed | PreloaderX |
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| and effects | #12 | Not ranked |
| animation | #14 | Not ranked |
| effects | #15 | Not ranked |
| customer engagement chatbot | Not ranked | #139 |
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Both Loadify Preloader & Page Speed and PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged offer paid plans only. Loadify Preloader & Page Speed starts at Free plan available; PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Loadify Preloader & Page Speed has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 51 reviews) compared to PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged (3.4★ from 3 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Loadify Preloader & Page Speed fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged 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. Loadify Preloader & Page Speed has more onboarding documentation maturity (51 reviews vs 3), 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.
Loadify Preloader & Page Speed typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (51 reviews). PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (3 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. Loadify Preloader & Page Speed and PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged 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 PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
