Blocko: AI Theme Sections vs Forge: AI Page & Sections

Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jul 18, 2026 for Blocko, Oct 13, 2026 for Forge.

The short answer

  • On the Shopify App Store: Blocko 5.0 from 6 reviews and Forge 5.0 from 1 reviews.
  • Only Forge lists a free plan.
  • Blocko lists 21 features Forge’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI generation, Blogs, Collections.

Head to head

App Store reviews

Blocko: 6
Forge: 1
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Overview

Blocko5.0(6)Forge5.0(1)
Pitch
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Categories
  • Page builder
  • Page builder
Languages
  • English
  • English
Launched
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Built for Shopify
Not badged
Not badged
Reviews per month
1 last full month
1 last full month
Detected stores
0active installs
0active installs
Most common store size
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Top countries
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Momentum

New reviews each month

Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.

035MarAprMayJunJulBlocko: AI Theme Sections: 2 reviews in March 2026Blocko: AI Theme Sections: 1 reviews in April 2026Blocko: AI Theme Sections: 4 reviews in May 2026Blocko: AI Theme Sections: 4 reviews in June 2026Blocko: AI Theme Sections: 1 reviews in July 2026Forge: AI Page & Sections: 2 reviews in March 2026Forge: AI Page & Sections: 1 reviews in April 2026
BlockoForgeCompleted months only
Free options
Free planFree trial
Free planFree trial
Monthly range
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From $0 to $1/month
Plans
Free
FREEFree
  • · 1 Free AI Page / Section generation
  • · Access to all Premium Free Sections
  • · Fully Customizable Layouts
  • · Mobile Responsive Designs
  • · No code required
  • · Standard Support
PRO$1/month
3-day free trial
  • · Early access to new sections
  • · Mobile Responsive Designs
  • · No code required
  • · Unlimited AI Page & Section generations
  • · Unlimited access to all PRO sections
  • · Unlimited installations & updates

Features

Blocko5.0(6)Forge5.0(1)
Coverage
21 of 21 features100%
0 of 21 features0%
Unique strengths
  • AI generation
  • Blogs
  • Collections
  • Contact pages
  • +17 more
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Page builder
100%21/21
0%0/21
Managing pages
100%11/11
0%0/11
Page types
100%10/10
0%0/10
2100onlybothonly
BlockoForge21 features listed across both App Store listings

Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.

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Integrations

Blocko5.0(6)Forge5.0(1)
Works with also listed by another
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Messaging

Blocko5.0(6)Forge5.0(1)
How it sells itself

Shopify themes shouldn't limit how your store looks or converts. Blocko helps you build well-structured storefronts using a section library of ready-made and AI-assisted Shopify theme sections and blocks designed for ecommerce. Add plug-and-play sections to any theme and manage layouts with drag-and-drop in the Shopify Theme Editor - no coding, no page builders, no developers.

Forge replaces bulky page builders with lightweight, native theme extensions that ensure zero impact on store loading speed. Build high-converting landing pages, product templates, and custom storefront sections directly inside the Shopify Theme Editor. Access a built-in library of 67+ customizable layouts, countdown timers, FAQ accordions, and AI-powered components.

Key points
  • Explore a curated section library and add sections to your theme in a few clicks
  • Start with pre-built sections designed for everyday ecommerce layouts
  • Compatible with any Shopify theme and storefront configuration
  • Sections are optimized for efficient loading and a clean, consistent design
  • Custom Theme Sections: Add FAQ, Sliders, and Carousels without editing any code.
  • Seamless Theme Integration: Works directly within the Shopify Theme Editor for e
  • Fully Responsive Design: All sections are mobile-friendly and optimized for fast
Screenshots
Pre-Built Sections, Fully Customizable
Sections Optimized for Store Performance24/7 Help from Shopify Theme ExpertsLive Sections in Theme Editor
Interactive image carousels to showcase products
Add professional FAQ accordions to answer customer queriesManage and customize all your theme widgets in one dashboard.Interactive Before & After slider to showcase product results

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.

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Adoption

MeasureBlockoForge
Detected storesNot publishedNot published
Net store change, 28 days0estimated0estimated
Stores added, 28 daysNot enough dataNot enough data
Big-brand shareNot enough dataNot enough data
Top store categoriesNot publishedNot published
Top store countriesNot publishedNot published

Reviews

MeasureBlockoForge
App Store rating5.0 ★5.0 ★
App Store reviews6(ahead)1
New reviews, 28 daysNot enough dataNot enough data
Reviewers a year or more inNot enough dataNot enough data

Pricing

MeasureBlockoForge
Free planNot listedYes
Lowest paid monthly planNo monthly plan listed$1/month
Longest free trialNot listed3 days
Plans listedNot published2

Listing

MeasureBlockoForge
Shopify category rank#56(ahead)in Page builder#231in Page builder
Shopify App ChartsNot on this week’s chartsNot on this week’s charts
Built for ShopifyNoNo
LaunchedFeb 9, 2026Feb 23, 2026
Languages1English1English
DeveloperBlocko AIAmrut

FAQ

Blocko and Forge: common questions

Is Blocko or Forge cheaper?
Only Forge 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.
Which has better reviews, Blocko or Forge?
On the Shopify App Store: Blocko 5.0 from 6 reviews and Forge 5.0 from 1 reviews.
What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
Blocko lists 21 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Blogs, Collections, Contact pages. 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 18, 2026 for Blocko, Oct 13, 2026 for Forge; 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 18, 2026 for Blocko, Oct 13, 2026 for Forge. 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.