Mcintee Scroll Announcer vs XB: Announcement Bars & Banner
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 Mcintee Scroll Announcer, Nov 8, 2026 for XB.
The short answer
- Only Mcintee Scroll Announcer lists a free plan.
- XB lists 16 features Mcintee Scroll Announcer’s listing doesn’t mention, including Animations, Behavior targeting, Campaign targeting.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · 1 active campaign
- · Basic scroll notification bar
- · Default colors only
- · Horizontal left scroll only
- · Top position only
Starter Plan
- · 1 active campaign
- · 8 scroll directions
- · Color customization
- · Custom title & subtitle
- · Gradient backgrounds
- · Top/Bottom positioning
Essential Plan
- · 5 active campaigns
- · Button customization
- · Close icon option
- · Everything in Starter
- · Pause on hover
- · Scroll speed control
Ultimate Plan
- · Always visible option
- · Everything in Essential
- · Priority live chat support
- · Unlimited campaigns
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDisplay dynamic scrolling announcement bars at the top or bottom of your store. Choose from 8 scroll directions including horizontal and vertical movements. Customize colors, gradients, fonts, and buttons to match your brand. Control scroll speed and enable pause-on-hover for good readability. Perfect for announcing sales, shipping updates, or important messages.
Xboost Announcement Bar allows you to quickly create animated announcement bars that capture attention and drive clicks. Choose from sticky, scrolling and rotating effects to display promotions, free shipping offers or flash sales. With smart geolocation & product targeting, plus simple setup and no code required, even beginners can launch professional-looking promotion bars in minutes.
- 8 scroll directions with customizable speed and pause-on-hover functionality
- Full design control: custom colors, gradient backgrounds, and button styling
- Manage multiple campaigns with top or bottom positioning and close icon option
- Smart Conditions: show bars by device, location, time, or specific pages
- Animated Announcement Bar: eye-catching animated effects
- Multiple Templates: choose ready-made designs and customize them easily
- Smart Geolocation & Product Targeting: show bars by location & product pages
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 |  Mcintee Scroll Announcer |  XB |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 587 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +28 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 41 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 9% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Mcintee Scroll Announcer | XB |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 142 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Mcintee Scroll Announcer | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $8.90/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Mcintee Scroll Announcer | XB |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #434 | #6(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #16 in Banners |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Apr 8, 2026 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MCINTEE | Xboost |
FAQ
Mcintee Scroll Announcer and XB: common questions
- Is Mcintee Scroll Announcer or XB cheaper?
- Only Mcintee Scroll Announcer 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?
- XB lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Animations, Behavior targeting, Campaign targeting, Color and font. 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 Mcintee Scroll Announcer, Nov 8, 2026 for XB; 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 Mcintee Scroll Announcer, Nov 8, 2026 for XB. 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.