Blocksy ‑ Section Builder vs RSS News Block
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Only Blocksy lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Blocksy and $1.99/month for RSS News Block.
- Blocksy lists 16 features RSS News Block’s listing doesn’t mention, including About us pages, Blogs, Collections.
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
- · 22 Free Blocks Elements
- · Collection List Grid
- · Countdown Timer Block
- · Image Slider Section
- · Newsletter Signup Bar
- · Product Carousel Slider
Pro
- · 28 Premium Blocks and Sections
- · Accordion FAQ Block
- · All Free Blocks and Sections
- · Grid Image Collection
- · Hero Banner Section
- · Mega Menu Navigation
Standard Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBlocksy – Section Builder makes it easy to enhance your Shopify store with customizable sections and blocks. Merchants can instantly add elements like sliders, testimonials, image galleries, countdown timers, and more to any theme—without coding. The app simplifies theme editing, supports drag-and-drop placement, and offers premium design elements.
Easily display news and updates from any RSS feed directly on your Shopify store. Keep your customers informed with fresh, relevant content—no manual updates needed. You can fully customize the look and placement of news blocks to match your brand and engage your audience. The app is simple to set up and supports multiple languages to fit your store’s needs.
- Add customizable sections and blocks to any Shopify theme with one click.
- Choose from a variety of professional pre-designed section templates.
- Easily rearrange and personalize sections using drag-and-drop functionality.
- Save and reuse custom sections across multiple pages and themes.
- Display the latest news from any RSS feed directly on your store’s pages.
- Customize news block appearance, layout, and content to match your brand style.
- Support for multiple languages to reach and engage a global customer audience.
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 |  Blocksy |  RSS News Block |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Blocksy | RSS News Block |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Blocksy | RSS News Block |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month | $1.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Blocksy | RSS News Block |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #108(ahead) | #299 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Vowel Web | Alexandr Nuzhniy |
FAQ
Blocksy and RSS News Block: common questions
- Is Blocksy or RSS News Block cheaper?
- Only Blocksy lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Blocksy and $1.99/month for RSS News Block. 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?
- Blocksy lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages, Blogs, Collections, Contact pages. RSS News Block lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk editing. 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 14, 2026; 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 14, 2026. 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.