EVS ‑ Easy Variation Swatches vs Nala Bulkbuddy
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for EVS, Oct 13, 2026 for Nala Bulkbuddy.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $7.50/month for EVS and $2.99/month for Nala Bulkbuddy.
- EVS lists 11 features Nala Bulkbuddy’s listing doesn’t mention, including Checkboxes, Custom CSS, Custom text.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- Switzerland
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic
- · Combined Listings
- · For Stores on Basic Plan
- · Image, Color, Button Swatches
- · Variant Description
Advanced
- · Combined Listings
- · For Stores on Shopify and Advanced Plan
- · Image, Color, Button Swatches
- · Variant Description
Plus
- · Combined Listings
- · For Stores on Shopify Plus Plan
- · Image, Color, Button Swatches
- · Variant Description
Bulkbuddy
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSpice up your product page with Easy Variant Swatches. Replace boring dropdown variants with Image, Color, and Button Swatches. We are visual creatures and displaying visual variant selectors can boost conversions. The App is super easy to set up and is backed by Quick, friendly, and emphatic support.
Nala Bulkbuddy revolutionizes the way stores display and sell product variants. By organizing variants in a user-friendly grid format on the product page, it empowers customers to effortlessly select quantities for each variant and add them in bulk to their cart. This innovative app streamlines the purchasing process, enhancing the shopping experience and boosting store conversions.
- Display Variant Image as Swatches. Display Color Swatches
- Customize the Swatch Display. Select Color, Shape. Add custom CSS
- Display Swatches on Collection Page
- Advanced Editor for customizing swatch templates
- Grid Layout: Quick variant picks on product pages for faster checkout.
- Allows bulk variant selection & addition in one step, making purchases easier
- Flexible settings: Show Bulk Buddy on all or just few variant products.
- Easy store integration with simple app block setup via theme options.
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 |  EVS | Nala Bulkbuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 130 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −2 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, India, Switzerland | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | EVS | Nala Bulkbuddy |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 29 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | EVS | Nala Bulkbuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $7.50/month | $2.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 21 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | EVS | Nala Bulkbuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #103(ahead) | #495 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 7, 2023 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Spice Gems | Nala Networks Inc |
FAQ
EVS and Nala Bulkbuddy: common questions
- Is EVS or Nala Bulkbuddy cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $7.50/month for EVS and $2.99/month for Nala Bulkbuddy. 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?
- EVS lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Checkboxes, Custom CSS, Custom text, Dropdowns. 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 9, 2026 for EVS, Oct 13, 2026 for Nala Bulkbuddy; 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 9, 2026 for EVS, Oct 13, 2026 for Nala Bulkbuddy. 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.