Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Image Hotspot | Water Ripple Effect | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | — | — |
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Image Hotspot | Water Ripple Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 4 | 1 |
| Free plan | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing | Paid | Free |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | — |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 7 supported | 0 supported |
Image Hotspot and Water Ripple Effect 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.
On pricing, Water Ripple Effect offers a free tier (Free) while Image Hotspot starts at Paid. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.
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 site owners 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 Wix App Market 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: Image Hotspot audit • Water Ripple Effect audit
| Keyword | Image Hotspot | Water Ripple Effect |
|---|---|---|
| image effects | #131 | #321 |
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Water Ripple Effect is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free). Image Hotspot starts at Paid. Both publish their pricing on the Wix App Market; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
Image Hotspot (5.0★, 4 reviews) and Water Ripple Effect (5.0★, 1 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★. Image Hotspot does carry the larger published review base (4 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Wix App Market. Image Hotspot has the deeper published review base (4 vs 1), 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.
Image Hotspot typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). Water Ripple Effect typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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. Image Hotspot and Water Ripple Effect 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 Water Ripple Effect" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
