Swatchd‑Product Option,variant vs Vario ‑ Variation Swatches
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Swatchd‑Product Option,variant, Nov 8, 2026 for Vario.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Swatchd‑Product Option,variant and $9/month for Vario.
- Vario lists 6 features Swatchd‑Product Option,variant’s listing doesn’t mention, including Hide out-of-stock, In-stock display, Preview.
Head to head
Variant images, color swatches, variants options, image swatch
- United States
- Australia
- Italy
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · All swatch type display
- · Up to 10 product groups
- · Works on all themes
starter
- · All in basic
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited product groups
Development
- · Free for development stores
Universe
- · Collection page supported
- · Color swatches
- · Custom image swatches
- · Product page supported
- · Sold-out designer
- · Supports all themes out of the box
Metaverse
- · Collection page supported
- · Color swatches
- · Custom image swatches
- · For Shopify Plus stores
- · Product page supported
- · Sold-out designer
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTurn plain variant dropdowns into beautiful color and image swatches — no code. Let customers see every option at a glance for an Amazon-style shopping experience. Add custom options too: text, file upload, dropdown, and checkbox fields, with conditional logic that shows the right options at the right time.
Want stunning color swatches across your product pages, collection page, and home page? Vario makes variant selection intuitive and beautiful. Customers can hover over swatches on the collection page to preview product images instantly. Clickable swatches (color, image, button) with full design control: shape, hover effects, product thumbnails & custom CSS.
- Add text input, file upload, color swatch, image, dropdown, and checkbox options
- Use conditional logic to show/hide options based on previous selections.
- Import & export product variants easily via CSV for complete customization.
- Display variants on collection pages with sizes, colors, and custom options.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Swatchd‑Product Option,variant |  Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 156 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Australia, Italy |
Reviews
| Measure | Swatchd‑Product Option,variant | Vario |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 37 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Swatchd‑Product Option,variant | Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Swatchd‑Product Option,variant | Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #287 | #144(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Feb 11, 2025 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Bytequest Softwares - 011BQ | SeedGrow Apps |
FAQ
Swatchd‑Product Option,variant and Vario: common questions
- Is Swatchd‑Product Option,variant or Vario cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Swatchd‑Product Option,variant and $9/month for Vario. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Swatchd‑Product Option,variant lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Checkboxes, Fonts. Vario lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Hide out-of-stock, In-stock display, Preview, Swatches. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Swatchd‑Product Option,variant, Nov 8, 2026 for Vario; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Swatchd‑Product Option,variant, Nov 8, 2026 for Vario. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.