Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Image Zoom | Water Ripple Effect | |
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| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Developer | ||
| Listed | — | — |
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Image Zoom | Water Ripple Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 35 | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 0 supported |
Based on the data on this page, Water Ripple Effect is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market merchants — 5.0★ vs Image Zoom's 1.7★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Image Zoom at Free plan available, Water Ripple Effect at Free. 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. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Water Ripple Effect; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Image Zoom's 35-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Water Ripple Effect'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 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 Zoom audit • Water Ripple Effect audit
| Keyword | Image Zoom | Water Ripple Effect |
|---|---|---|
| image effects | #15 | #351 |
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Both Image Zoom and Water Ripple Effect offer paid plans only. Image Zoom starts at Free plan available; Water Ripple Effect starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Water Ripple Effect has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Image Zoom (1.7★ from 35 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Image Zoom fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Water Ripple Effect 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 Wix App Market marketplace. Image Zoom has more onboarding documentation maturity (35 reviews vs 1), 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.
Image Zoom typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (35 reviews). Water Ripple Effect aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 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. Image Zoom 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.
