Chroma studio: AI images vs ModelStudio: AI Image Creator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Chroma studio, Oct 13, 2026 for ModelStudio.
The short answer
- Only Chroma studio lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Chroma studio and $19/month for ModelStudio.
- ModelStudio lists 3 features Chroma studio’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI generation, Custom backgrounds, Generative fill.
Head to head
Starter
- · 9 free generated images total
- · Brand-aware image generation
- · Each run creates 3 image variations
- · Story, Square, and Feed formats
Premium
- · Everything in Free
- · State-of-the-art AI models
- · Unlimited photo generations
Free
- · Access to full theme library
- · Attach photos to product with one click
- · Free 40 credits
- · Generate photos in minutes
- · Use custom prompts
Growth
- · 4 Credits = 1 Image
- · 400 Monthly Credits
- · Access to full theme library
- · Attach photos to product with one click
- · Generate photos in minutes
- · Use custom prompts
Pro
- · 1200 Monthly Credits
- · 4 Credits = 1 Image
- · Access to full theme library
- · Attach photos to product with one click
- · Generate photos in minutes
- · Use custom prompts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureChroma Studio helps merchants create product images and marketing visuals using AI. It uses your store’s brand colors and product images to generate on-brand creatives for ads and social media. Select a product, choose a format, and generate ready-to-use visuals in different styles. The app creates multiple variations so you can quickly test and choose the options for your campaigns.
ModelStudio helps merchants create product images using AI. Merchants upload a product photo, select a visual style, and generate images suitable for use on product pages and collections. The app allows creating multiple images in one workflow and supports consistent visual presentation across a store. ModelStudio reduces the need for manual photo editing or external photoshoots.
- AI-generated product images and ad creatives.
- Brand-aware visual generation
- Multiple formats for social and ads
- Multiple variations per generation
- Create new product images by turning your uploaded photo into fresh visuals
- Generate multiple images at once for easy selection and use
- Add your own instructions to guide the AI when creating images
- Add generated images directly to your product listings
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 |  Chroma studio |  ModelStudio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Chroma studio | ModelStudio |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 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 | Chroma studio | ModelStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Chroma studio | ModelStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #137 | #154 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 6, 2026 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Shire Works | Alian Software |
FAQ
Chroma studio and ModelStudio: common questions
- Is Chroma studio or ModelStudio cheaper?
- Only Chroma studio lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Chroma studio and $19/month for ModelStudio. 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?
- ModelStudio lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Custom backgrounds, Generative fill. 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 for Chroma studio, Oct 13, 2026 for ModelStudio; 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 for Chroma studio, Oct 13, 2026 for ModelStudio. 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.