Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Instagram Follow | Social Media Stream | |
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| Metric | Instagram Follow | Social Media Stream |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 2.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 3 | ★ 1.2k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 6 supported | 1 supported |
Based on the data on this page, Instagram Follow is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market merchants — 5.0★ vs Social Media Stream's 2.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Instagram Follow at Free plan available, Social Media Stream 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. Social Media Stream has the larger user base (1,248 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Instagram Follow'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 Instagram Follow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Social Media Stream's 1,248-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Instagram Follow'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: Instagram Follow audit • Social Media Stream audit
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| Keyword | Instagram Follow | Social Media Stream |
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| media | #22 | #4 |
| social | #35 | #5 |
| #29 | #41 |
Both Instagram Follow and Social Media Stream offer paid plans only. Instagram Follow starts at Free plan available; Social Media Stream starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Instagram Follow has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to Social Media Stream (2.6★ from 1,248 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Instagram Follow fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Social Media Stream 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 Wix App Market marketplace. Social Media Stream has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,248 reviews vs 3), 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.
Instagram Follow typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3 reviews). Social Media Stream aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,248 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. Instagram Follow and Social Media Stream 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 Instagram Follow" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
