MerchReel vs Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 30, 2026 for MerchReel, Nov 5, 2026 for Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC.
The short answer
- Only Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.95/month for MerchReel and $24/month for Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC.
- Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC lists 10 features MerchReel’s listing doesn’t mention, including Add to cart, Analytics, Autoplay.
Head to head
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 20 videos per month
- · 20+ lifelike AI avatars
- · AI script and captions
- · Embed on product pages
- · Vertical, square, and widescreen
Growth
- · 100 videos per month
- · 20+ lifelike AI avatars
- · AI script and captions
- · Embed on product pages
- · Vertical, square, and widescreen
Pro
- · 20+ lifelike AI avatars
- · 300 videos per month
- · AI script and captions
- · Embed on product pages
- · Vertical, square, and widescreen
Free
- · Full analytics- see what’s driving sales
- · No per-view fees
- · Upload up to 10 videos
Standard
- · 15-day free trial, no commitment
- · Full analytics- see what’s driving sales
- · Includes 100,000 video views/clicks
- · No per-view fees
- · Premium support when you need help
- · Upload up to 250 videos
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMerchReel turns your existing products into short videos. It reads each product's title, description, price, and photos, then builds a video where an AI avatar presents the item while your product images play alongside. Captions are added automatically, and each video comes in vertical, square, and widescreen sizes at once. Post them to Reels, TikTok, and Stories, or embed them on the product page.
Reelify lets you place your TikToks, Reels, and UGC videos directly on your product page, collection, and homepage. Fully shoppable, mobile-first, and fast. No Code. Join 2,400 Shopify stores.
- Generate a video for any product with one click
- An AI avatar presents a script tailored to each product
- Your product photos appear as highlights inside every video
- Automatic captions so videos play with the sound off
- Shoppable videos in landing page with featured product for each video.
- Easily manageable dashboard
- You can pick the destination of the click Product page or direct checkout.
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 |  MerchReel |  Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Media |
| Top store countries | Not published | India |
Reviews
| Measure | MerchReel | Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 12 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | MerchReel | Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19.95/month(ahead) | $24/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 15 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | MerchReel | Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #220 | #84(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 20, 2026 | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Chris Castle | .mybuildspace |
FAQ
MerchReel and Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC: common questions
- Is MerchReel or Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC cheaper?
- Only Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.95/month for MerchReel and $24/month for Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC. 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?
- Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Add to cart, Analytics, Autoplay, Carousels. 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 30, 2026 for MerchReel, Nov 5, 2026 for Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC; 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 30, 2026 for MerchReel, Nov 5, 2026 for Reelify Shoppable Video & UGC. 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.