Importer ‑ Bulk Images Import vs PicManager Bulk Image Upload
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Importer, Nov 4, 2026 for PicManager Bulk Image Upload.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Importer 1.7 from 2 reviews and PicManager Bulk Image Upload 4.6 from 47 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Importer and $4.99/month for PicManager Bulk Image Upload.
- Importer lists 2 features PicManager Bulk Image Upload’s listing doesn’t mention, including Search and filter, SKU and barcodes.
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
- · Assign image to variant
- · Export images by Handle or SKU
- · Import/Export Images
- · Up to 10 Upload Images
Basic Plan
- · Assign image to variant
- · Export images by Handle or SKU
- · Import/Export Images
- · Up to 500 Upload Images
Advance Plan
- · Assign image to variant
- · Export images by Handle or SKU
- · Import/Export Images
- · Up to 5000 Upload Images
Professional Plan
- · Assign image to variant
- · Export images by Handle or SKU
- · Import/Export Images
- · Up to 50000 Upload Images
Free
- · 7-day revert
- · Add watermarks
- · Alt text generation
- · Automatic matching by SKU, Title
- · Google Drive & Dropbox integration
- · Manual matching
Standard
- · 30-day revert & restore
- · Add Watermarks. Add Image slider
- · All included in Free
- · Compress, Resize, Crop images
- · Convert PNG to JPG, WebP; JPG to WebP
- · Optimize 500 images/month:
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureIf you have a new or existing store and need to add or update product images, this app can be very helpful. With the product handle or SKU, you can easily import a CSV file and assign images to specific product variants. The app will record all activities and generate log files to check if they were imported properly.
Effortless bulk image & video uploads. Bulk upload via drag & drop (ZIP/RAR or CSV) files, or via public Google Drive & Dropbox URLs. Auto-assign media to products (1-to-many / many-to-1) & export CSV smart matching reports. Boost store speed with full image optimization: compress, resize, crop, remove/replace backgrounds, and convert to WebP/JPG.
- Upload multiple product images at once by SKU or Handle through a CSV file.
- Export all images of the products along with their titles, SKUs, and handles.
- Keep track of all activity records, including success and error logs.
- Assign product image to a specific product variant.
- Bulk upload images via file upload. Add individually or as ZIP file.
- Instantly assign images to specific products.
- Add multiple images for a product in one bulk image upload.
- View detailed product image upload reports using a handy dashboard.
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 |  Importer |  PicManager Bulk Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Importer | PicManager Bulk Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 1.7 ★ | 4.6 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 47(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 3 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 29% |
Pricing
| Measure | Importer | PicManager Bulk Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Importer | PicManager Bulk Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #325 | #13 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Oct 11, 2023 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Centous Solutions | Amasty |
FAQ
Importer and PicManager Bulk Image Upload: common questions
- Is Importer or PicManager Bulk Image Upload cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Importer and $4.99/month for PicManager Bulk Image Upload. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Importer or PicManager Bulk Image Upload?
- On the Shopify App Store: Importer 1.7 from 2 reviews and PicManager Bulk Image Upload 4.6 from 47 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Importer lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Search and filter, SKU and barcodes. PicManager Bulk Image Upload lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Variants. 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 13, 2026 for Importer, Nov 4, 2026 for PicManager Bulk Image Upload; 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 13, 2026 for Importer, Nov 4, 2026 for PicManager Bulk Image Upload. 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.