Kiln vs Video Genie
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of May 28, 2026 for Kiln, Feb 19, 2026 for Video Genie.
The short answer
Head to head
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureKiln turns the product photos in your Shopify catalog into on-brand video and image creative for marketing campaigns. Connect Shopify, import your active products with one click, and Kiln generates product videos and marketing images that match your brand. Re-import any time as your catalog changes.
Video Genie instantly transforms static product images into engaging videos with a single click. The app uses the product title, description and other product attributes to intelligently craft a video. Eliminate complex editing and videography; fine-tune every detail using our simple controls. Enhance the customer experience, improve store performance, and save valuable time.
- One-click import of your active Shopify products
- AI-generated product videos and images from your existing photos
- Read-only Shopify access — no write scopes
- Instantly turn product images into engaging video with one click.
- Personalize video themes, text, and colors to match your brand.
- Automatic upload of videos to your product pages for instant use.
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 |  Kiln |  Video Genie |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Kiln | Video Genie |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Kiln | Video Genie |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Kiln | Video Genie |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #300 | #129(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 28, 2026 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Fieldwork Software Company | Shopalyst Inc |
FAQ
Kiln and Video Genie: common questions
- 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 May 28, 2026 for Kiln, Feb 19, 2026 for Video Genie; 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 May 28, 2026 for Kiln, Feb 19, 2026 for Video Genie. 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.