Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Variator shows variants as separate products on collection pages to boost store visibility & sales.
| EX Show Variants on Collection | Singleton | Variants in List | |
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Display variants with "add to cart" buttons, for all products in collection pages
| Metric | EX Show Variants on Collection | Singleton | Variants in List |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 207 | 12 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2021 | Oct 2018 |
Singleton | Variants in List edges out EX Show Variants on Collection on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: EX Show Variants on Collection at Free trial available, Singleton | Variants in List at Free trial 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. EX Show Variants on Collection has the larger user base (207 reviews vs 12), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Singleton | Variants in List'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 Singleton | Variants in List; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — EX Show Variants on Collection's 207-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Singleton | Variants in List'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: EX Show Variants on Collection audit • Singleton | Variants in List audit
| Keyword | EX Show Variants on Collection | Singleton | Variants in List |
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| variants on collection | #2 | Not ranked |
| on collection | #7 | Not ranked |
| collection | #11 | Not ranked |
| helpdesk software | Not ranked | #205 |
| help desk software | Not ranked | #235 |
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Both EX Show Variants on Collection and Singleton | Variants in List offer paid plans only. EX Show Variants on Collection starts at Free trial available; Singleton | Variants in List starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Singleton | Variants in List has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 12 reviews) compared to EX Show Variants on Collection (4.7★ from 207 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. EX Show Variants on Collection fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Singleton | Variants in List 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. EX Show Variants on Collection has more onboarding documentation maturity (207 reviews vs 12), 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.
EX Show Variants on Collection typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (207 reviews). Singleton | Variants in List aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (12 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. EX Show Variants on Collection and Singleton | Variants in List 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 Singleton | Variants in List" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
