Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Rubik Variant Images & Swatch | SB | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Metric | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch | SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 399 | 112 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 15 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2024 | Jul 2016 |
Rubik Variant Images & Swatch edges out SB: Instagram and TikTok 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: Rubik Variant Images & Swatch at Free plan available, SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed 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 (399 reviews vs 112), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed'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 — SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed's 112-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: Rubik Variant Images & Swatch audit • SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed audit
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| Keyword | Rubik Variant Images & Swatch | SB |
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| variant image gallery | #1 | Not ranked |
| variant images | #1 | Not ranked |
| image gallery | #3 | Not ranked |
| instafeed | Not ranked | #19 |
| Not ranked | #39 |
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Both Rubik Variant Images & Swatch and SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed offer paid plans only. Rubik Variant Images & Swatch starts at Free plan available; SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed 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 399 reviews) compared to SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed (4.8★ from 112 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Rubik Variant Images & Swatch fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed 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. Rubik Variant Images & Swatch has more onboarding documentation maturity (399 reviews vs 112), 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.
Rubik Variant Images & Swatch typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (399 reviews). SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (112 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. Rubik Variant Images & Swatch and SB: Instagram and TikTok Feed 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: Instagram and TikTok Feed" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
