BL Scrolling Announcement Bar vs MPA Announcement Bar
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 30, 2026 for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar, Nov 6, 2026 for MPA Announcement Bar.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: BL Scrolling Announcement Bar 5.0 from 7 reviews and MPA Announcement Bar 4.4 from 11 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/month for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar and $4.99/month for MPA Announcement Bar.
- MPA Announcement Bar lists 1 features BL Scrolling Announcement Bar’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE FOR PARTNERS
- · Free for all partner development stores
- · Test the app on dev stores before launch
MONTHLY
- · Background & Content images.
- · Fully customizable.
- · In-page announcements.
- · Multiple announcements on the same page.
- · Top header announcement.
FREE
- · Free for all partner development stores.
- · Test the app on dev stores before launch
PRO MONTHLY
- · Background Customization
- · Content Images
- · Flexible Placement
- · Multiple Announcements
- · No "Mega Profit Apps" Notice
- · Text Styling
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureElevate your store with a dynamic scrolling announcement bar or marquee banner that brings your messages to life. Highlight promotions, updates, and key info with animated banners that grab attention. Fully customizable: adjust speed, add images, and choose placement (top or within the page). Perfect for showcasing sales, discounts, or urgent news, this announcement bar ensures your updates stand out.
Our app revolutionizes the way you communicate with your customers. It enables you to effortlessly display marquee style scrolling announcements, promotions, and news bars with links on your website. With support for multiple languages and a user-friendly interface, you can easily customize font, color, size, position, images, emojis, and more to match your brand identity.
- Customize your scrolling announcement bar to match your brand’s unique style.
- Animate your scrolling announcement bar to grab attention and boost engagement.
- Place your announcement bar at the top or within the page for visibility.
- Add images to your scrolling announcement bar for visually appealing messages.
- Engage customers with eye-catching custom scrolling announcement messages.
- Multi language support: announcements in different languages for global reach.
- User-friendly interface: Easily customize fonts, colors, sizes, and positions.
- Promotions and news bars: Highlight special offers and keep visitors informed.
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 |  BL Scrolling Announcement Bar |  MPA Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BL Scrolling Announcement Bar | MPA Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.4 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 7 | 11(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BL Scrolling Announcement Bar | MPA Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | BL Scrolling Announcement Bar | MPA Announcement Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #21(ahead) | #52 |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 on Pricing moves in Banners | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Launched | Oct 10, 2024 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Languages | 6 | 3 |
| Developer | BACKLIP | Mega Profit Apps |
FAQ
BL Scrolling Announcement Bar and MPA Announcement Bar: common questions
- Is BL Scrolling Announcement Bar or MPA Announcement Bar cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/month for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar and $4.99/month for MPA Announcement Bar. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, BL Scrolling Announcement Bar or MPA Announcement Bar?
- On the Shopify App Store: BL Scrolling Announcement Bar 5.0 from 7 reviews and MPA Announcement Bar 4.4 from 11 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- MPA Announcement Bar lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing. 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 30, 2026 for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar, Nov 6, 2026 for MPA Announcement Bar; 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 30, 2026 for BL Scrolling Announcement Bar, Nov 6, 2026 for MPA Announcement Bar. 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.