Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Text Slider Builder | Typewriter Effect | |
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| Metric | Text Slider Builder | Typewriter Effect |
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| Rating | ★ 4.3 ★ | 2.4 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.4k | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 8 supported | 0 supported |
Based on the data on this page, Text Slider Builder is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market merchants — 4.3★ vs Typewriter Effect's 2.4★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Text Slider Builder at Free plan available, Typewriter 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. Text Slider Builder has the larger user base (1,403 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Typewriter Effect'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 Text Slider Builder; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Typewriter Effect's 5-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Text Slider Builder'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: Text Slider Builder audit • Typewriter Effect audit
| Keyword | Text Slider Builder | Typewriter Effect |
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| text | #2 | #14 |
| scrolling text | #1 | #30 |
| animated | #30 | #4 |
| dynamic | #38 | #5 |
| seasonal effects | #27 | #16 |
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Both Text Slider Builder and Typewriter Effect offer paid plans only. Text Slider Builder starts at Free plan available; Typewriter Effect starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Text Slider Builder has the higher average rating (4.3★ from 1,403 reviews) compared to Typewriter Effect (2.4★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Text Slider Builder fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Typewriter Effect 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. Text Slider Builder has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,403 reviews vs 5), 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.
Text Slider Builder typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,403 reviews). Typewriter Effect aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (5 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. Text Slider Builder and Typewriter 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 Typewriter Effect" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
