LottiePlayer: JSON/dotLottie vs PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged
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 LottiePlayer, Oct 14, 2026 for PreloaderX.
The short answer
- Only PreloaderX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for LottiePlayer and $3.47/month for PreloaderX.
- LottiePlayer lists 5 features PreloaderX’s listing doesn’t mention, including Color, Cursor effects, Custom player.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Super Starter
- · Add unlimited animations
- · Custom styling options
- · Desktop & mobile responsive
- · Fallback image support
- · JSON & dotLottie support
- · Live preview editor
Free Plan
- · 30+ Ready to use preloaders
- · Community Support
- · PreloaderX watermark included
- · Regularly updated preloaders
PRO Plan
- · 30+ Ready to use preloaders
- · Advanced customization options
- · Custom logo/GIF upload & animations
- · No watermark - completely branded
- · Priority support
- · Regularly updated preloaders
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFirst impressions shape sales. With Lottie animations, you can bring products to life, spotlight promotions, and create standout brand moments that keep shoppers engaged. LottiePlayer transforms static stores into dynamic shopping experiences. Stop losing customers to more engaging competitors and add lightweight, professional animations to your store—no technical skills needed.
Give your store a fresh, professional touch with fully responsive, lightweight preloaders and animations. PreloaderX keeps users engaged, reduces bounce rates, and boosts SEO. Easily add your custom logo or GIF as a preloader to make your store unique. Choose from a wide range of regularly updated preloaders through a simple, user-friendly interface.
- Zero Code Use: Simple drag-&-drop the app in editor.
- Performance-focused: Smart loading and responsive animations.
- Seamless integration: Native support for Shopify themes & custom page builders.
- Add your custom Logo/Gif preloader that fit all screen sizes (Responsive)
- Periodically updated Preloaders & Animations: Preloaders with regular updates.
- Improve engagement and bounce rate for SEO: Keep visitors engaged longer.
- Lightweight animations without impact on performance: Smooth loading with no lag
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 |  LottiePlayer |  PreloaderX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LottiePlayer | PreloaderX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 3.1 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | LottiePlayer | PreloaderX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $3.47/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 2 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | LottiePlayer | PreloaderX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #92 | #85(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 30, 2025 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | B-Moat | HBS APPS |
FAQ
LottiePlayer and PreloaderX: common questions
- Is LottiePlayer or PreloaderX cheaper?
- Only PreloaderX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for LottiePlayer and $3.47/month for PreloaderX. 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?
- LottiePlayer lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Color, Cursor effects, Custom player, File upload. PreloaderX lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Icons. 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 LottiePlayer, Oct 14, 2026 for PreloaderX; 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 LottiePlayer, Oct 14, 2026 for PreloaderX. 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.