Bloc Sections: Theme Sections vs XO Sections
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jul 4, 2026 for Bloc Sections, Nov 8, 2026 for XO Sections.
The short answer
- Only XO Sections lists a free plan.
- Bloc Sections lists 21 features XO Sections’s listing doesn’t mention, including 404 pages, Blogs, Career pages.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 3 page templates
- · Install free sections
- · Section builder
Basic
- · 3 product template
- · 30 products
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
Pro
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
- · Unlimited product template
- · Unlimited products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCreate custom, reusable sections that fit your brand perfectly and drop them anywhere in your theme. Whether you're optimizing conversions or refining your design, Bloc Sections makes it simple, and scalable.
XO Sections is a great solution with tons of customizing options and easy-to-use interface. After being installed, sections will be auto integrated into your store's theme customization which makes no difficulty to utilize. By simple clicks, you will find yourself a skillful and professional without taking much of your time and support from developers.
- Add sections to your site with ease.
- Works with any theme: No redesign needed. Just drag-and-drop in Shopify Editor.
- Buy once, own forever sections.
- Optimized Layouts: Crafted by UX experts for clear structure and usability.
- Add sections to any theme.
- Design product pages with different content
- Different background types, option to change blocks.
- Different styles for image, icon, button...
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 |  Bloc Sections |  XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 287 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −5 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 4% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, India |
Reviews
| Measure | Bloc Sections | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 21 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Bloc Sections | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $4.45/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Bloc Sections | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #391 | #131(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #23 in Page builder |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 5, 2026 | May 2, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Marques | Xotiny |
FAQ
Bloc Sections and XO Sections: common questions
- Is Bloc Sections or XO Sections cheaper?
- Only XO Sections lists a free plan. 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?
- Bloc Sections lists 21 the others don’t mention, such as 404 pages, Blogs, Career pages, Cart pages. XO Sections lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Editor tool, Elements. 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 Jul 4, 2026 for Bloc Sections, Nov 8, 2026 for XO Sections; 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 Jul 4, 2026 for Bloc Sections, Nov 8, 2026 for XO Sections. 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.