Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Choose from 40+ theme sections in the section store & build full product pages with AI Page Builder
| Theme Sections & Page Builder | Design Packs | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Listed |
Expertly-built collection of theme sections and templates that work with any theme
| Metric | Theme Sections & Page Builder | Design Packs: Theme Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 43 | ★ 98 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Languages | 16 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2025 | Jan 2021 |
Theme Sections & Page Builder and Design Packs: Theme Sections are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Theme Sections & Page Builder at Free, Design Packs: Theme Sections 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: Theme Sections & Page Builder audit • Design Packs: Theme Sections audit
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| Keyword | Theme Sections & Page Builder | Design Packs |
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| sections | #8 | #37 |
| theme sections | #11 | #111 |
| theme | #16 | #1 |
| theme section builder | #1815 | #2 |
| theme section management | #16 | #5 |
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Both Theme Sections & Page Builder and Design Packs: Theme Sections offer paid plans only. Theme Sections & Page Builder starts at Free; Design Packs: Theme Sections starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Theme Sections & Page Builder (5.0★, 43 reviews) and Design Packs: Theme Sections (5.0★, 98 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Design Packs: Theme Sections does carry the larger published review base (98 vs 43). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Design Packs: Theme Sections has the deeper published review base (98 vs 43), 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.
Theme Sections & Page Builder typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (43 reviews). Design Packs: Theme Sections typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (98 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. Theme Sections & Page Builder and Design Packs: Theme Sections 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 Theme Sections & Page Builder" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
