Magic Source Variant AI vs PhotoBoost AI
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Magic Source Variant AI, Oct 13, 2026 for PhotoBoost AI.
The short answer
- Only PhotoBoost AI lists a free plan.
- PhotoBoost AI lists 3 features Magic Source Variant AI’s listing doesn’t mention, including Background removal, Custom backgrounds, Generative fill.
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
Beginner
- · 10 image generations/month
- · Admin Block Extension
Professional
- · 5 image to video every month
- · Admin Block Extension
- · Link to products directly
- · Prompt Enhancer
- · Unlimited image generations/month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureVariant AI allows you to generate images for your product variants with a single click. Select any photo of your product, and the app instantly generates a new image with a different color, style or any other variant you want. Save time and money by generating multiple images at once, avoiding the need to hire a photographer or pay for expensive photo shoots.
Transform basic product photos into professional images and dynamic 4-second videos without expensive photoshoots or video productions. Upload your flat product photo and our AI generates stunning visuals for your products. Save thousands on photography and videography while maintaining consistent imagery across your store. Turn browsers into buyers with pro-level product photos and videos.
- Generate unique images for each product variant quickly.
- Use custom prompts.
- Select a base image to generate all your variant visuals from.
- Transform product photos into professional model-worn images
- One-click integration with your Shopify product listings
- Simple text instructions to guide the AI transformation
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 |  Magic Source Variant AI |  PhotoBoost AI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Magic Source Variant AI | PhotoBoost AI |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 4 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Magic Source Variant AI | PhotoBoost AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Magic Source Variant AI | PhotoBoost AI |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #286 | #175(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 22, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MAGIC SOURCE LTD | boostshoplimited |
FAQ
Magic Source Variant AI and PhotoBoost AI: common questions
- Is Magic Source Variant AI or PhotoBoost AI cheaper?
- Only PhotoBoost AI 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?
- PhotoBoost AI lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Background removal, Custom backgrounds, Generative fill. 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 14, 2026 for Magic Source Variant AI, Oct 13, 2026 for PhotoBoost AI; 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 14, 2026 for Magic Source Variant AI, Oct 13, 2026 for PhotoBoost AI. 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.