EcomLovin ‑ Variant Gallery vs Variant/Options Image Gallery
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for EcomLovin, Oct 14, 2026 for Variant/Options Image Gallery.
The short answer
- Only EcomLovin lists a free plan.
- EcomLovin lists 11 features Variant/Options Image Gallery’s listing doesn’t mention, including Collage, Custom CSS, Custom HTML.
Head to head
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 2 products
Lifetime Access
- · Flat one-time fee. No hidden fees
- · Support for custom themes
- · Unlimited products
Variant Image Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureVariant Gallery lets you display multiple variant images, videos, or 3D models for each product variant, decluttering your product page, helping merchants find what they need, and increasing conversions. Each variant image helps customers better understand product options at a glance. Variant Gallery installs seamlessly without altering your theme and works out of the box—no coding or complex setup needed.
Variant Gallery Manager lets merchants assign specific images and videos to each product variant. When a shopper selects a variant, only the media assigned to that variant is displayed in the gallery.Media is uploaded directly to Shopify CDN and stored as variant metafields. The app includes a no-code theme block compatible with Dawn and Online Store 2.0 themes.
- Display multiple variant images, videos, or 3D models for each product option
- Organize variant images and other media by options like color, size, or material
- Manage variant images and other media easily with an intuitive setup
- Works with popular themes, and we can tailor it for your custom theme
- Automatically switch product galleries when variants or options are selected
- Support combined option-based image changes for advanced product setups
- Display unique image sets for colors, sizes, and custom product options
- Improve shopper experience with dynamic product image previews
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 |  EcomLovin |  Variant/Options Image Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Arts & Entertainment, Baby & Toddler | Not published |
| Top store countries | United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | EcomLovin | Variant/Options Image Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 2.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 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 | EcomLovin | Variant/Options Image Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $3.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 6 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | EcomLovin | Variant/Options Image Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #200(ahead) | #230 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 6, 2025 | May 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | EcomLovin | Gsp Technologies |
FAQ
EcomLovin and Variant/Options Image Gallery: common questions
- Is EcomLovin or Variant/Options Image Gallery cheaper?
- Only EcomLovin 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?
- EcomLovin lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Collage, Custom CSS, Custom HTML, Custom styles. Variant/Options Image Gallery lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Custom CSS, Lookbook, Preview, Shop the look. 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 Nov 8, 2026 for EcomLovin, Oct 14, 2026 for Variant/Options Image Gallery; 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 Nov 8, 2026 for EcomLovin, Oct 14, 2026 for Variant/Options Image Gallery. 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.