Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Auto-assign multiple variant images. Clean variant image gallery. Show only relevant product images.
| SA Variant Image Automator | Ymq Product Image Slider | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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Upgrade your Product Page with better Images Gallery. Set Multiple Variant Images Automatically.
| Metric | SA Variant Image Automator | Ymq Product Image Slider |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.1 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 691 | 13 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 2 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2017 | May 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, SA Variant Image Automator is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.8★ vs Ymq Product Image Slider's 4.1★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: SA Variant Image Automator at Free plan available, Ymq Product Image Slider 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. SA Variant Image Automator has the larger user base (691 reviews vs 13), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Ymq Product Image Slider'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 SA Variant Image Automator; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Ymq Product Image Slider's 13-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than SA Variant Image Automator'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: SA Variant Image Automator audit • Ymq Product Image Slider audit
| Keyword | SA Variant Image Automator | Ymq Product Image Slider |
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| multiple variant images | #3 | #22 |
Both SA Variant Image Automator and Ymq Product Image Slider offer paid plans only. SA Variant Image Automator starts at Free plan available; Ymq Product Image Slider starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
SA Variant Image Automator has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 691 reviews) compared to Ymq Product Image Slider (4.1★ from 13 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. SA Variant Image Automator fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Ymq Product Image Slider 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. SA Variant Image Automator has more onboarding documentation maturity (691 reviews vs 13), 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.
SA Variant Image Automator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (691 reviews). Ymq Product Image Slider aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (13 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. SA Variant Image Automator and Ymq Product Image Slider 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 Ymq Product Image Slider" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
