Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| G | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Metric | G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 31 | ★ 391 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 3 supported | 15 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 |
Rubik Variant Images & Swatch edges out G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery 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: G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery at Free to install, 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 (391 reviews vs 31), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. 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 — G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery's 31-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: G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery audit • Rubik Variant Images & Swatch audit
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| Keyword | G | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch |
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| conditional logic | Not ranked | #10 |
| page builder | Not ranked | #89 |
| shop | Not ranked | #172 |
| ai | #239 | Not ranked |
| photo reviews | #240 | Not ranked |
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Both G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery and Rubik Variant Images & Swatch offer paid plans only. G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery starts at Free to install; 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 391 reviews) compared to G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery (4.8★ from 31 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery 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 (391 reviews vs 31), 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.
G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (31 reviews). Rubik Variant Images & Swatch aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (391 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. G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery 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 G: AI Slideshow: Photo Gallery" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
