Info Labels ‑ Common Ninja vs SMART Variant Descriptions
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Feb 19, 2026 for Info Labels, Sep 3, 2026 for SMART Variant Descriptions.
The short answer
- SMART Variant Descriptions lists 4 features Info Labels’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom text, Text, Variants.
Head to head
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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.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCommon Ninja’s Info Labels app is a great way to add info labels to your product images to highlight the product’s benefits and add relevant information for the user to browse. With it, you can improve user experience by providing relevant information in a visually appealing and easily accessible way, and increase conversions by making sure that the customer has all the information they need to make an informed…
SMART Variant Descriptions helps merchants provide tailored information for each product variant, making it easier for customers to understand what they’re buying. Ideal for stores with variants that differ in features, materials, or uses, this app ensures customers see the most relevant details for their selection.
- Assign unique descriptions to each product variant
- Enhance clarity with tailored variant details
- Simplify product information for customers
- Improve the shopping experience with relevant descriptions
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 |  Info Labels |  SMART Variant Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Info Labels | SMART Variant Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 17 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Info Labels | SMART Variant Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Info Labels | SMART Variant Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 2, 2022 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Languages | Not published | 1 |
| Developer | Common Ninja | E-TRADE PARTNER |
FAQ
Info Labels and SMART Variant Descriptions: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- SMART Variant Descriptions lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom text, Text, Variants, Variants display. 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 Feb 19, 2026 for Info Labels, Sep 3, 2026 for SMART Variant Descriptions; 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 Feb 19, 2026 for Info Labels, Sep 3, 2026 for SMART Variant Descriptions. 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.