Section Modulo: Theme Sections vs Section Star ‑ Theme Sections
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Section Modulo, Nov 5, 2026 for Section Star.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Section Modulo 5.0 from 23 reviews and Section Star 4.9 from 184 reviews.
- Only Section Star lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Section Modulo and $15/month for Section Star.
- Section Star lists 13 features Section Modulo’s listing doesn’t mention, including Blogs, Contact pages, Custom code.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Modulo Free
- · 25+ free sections, yours to keep
- · Edit in Shopify's own theme editor
- · Founder-led support, never a bot
- · Pay once per section, own it for good
Modulo Plus
- · 18 product page blocks for your buy box
- · All 250+ sections, new ones included
- · Cart drawer with upsells and add-ons
- · Founder-led support, never a bot
- · Price locked for as long as you stay
Free
- · 1 Free Bundle
- · Free and Pay-as-you-Go Blocks
- · Free and Pay-as-you-Go Sections
Premium
- · Access to all Blocks
- · Access to all Sections
- · Unlimited Bundles
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShopify themes ship with about 15 sections. Want more and you are stuck learning a page builder or paying a developer. Section Modulo is a section builder with 250+ customizable theme sections. Browse, add to any Online Store 2.0 theme, edit in the theme editor. FAQ accordions, slideshows, comparison tables, before and after sliders, image hotspots, logo sliders, product tabs.
Get a BOLD theme design without a freelancer. Section Star allows you to quickly add beautifully designed theme sections, blocks, bundles and product bundles. Choose from tabs, slideshows, countdown timers, sticky add-to-cart, banners, and more from our section store. Our landing page builder allows you to modify each section to match your brand style.
- Edit pre-designed page sections live in your theme editor
- Run bundles where shoppers unlock a gift at any cart size
- Add sticky add-to-cart, trust badges, social proof, and FAQ to product pages
- Add social proof, reviews, sticky add-to-cart, and FAQ to product pages
- Choose from our library of beautiful Sections.
- No coding needed. Simply select the section and hit publish.
- Make it your own with deep customizations for each section.
- Tested to meet rigorous speed and quality metrics.
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 |  Section Modulo |  Section Star |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 101 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, India, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Section Modulo | Section Star |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 23 | 184(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | 21%(ahead) |
Pricing
| Measure | Section Modulo | Section Star |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 2 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Section Modulo | Section Star |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #19 | #11(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 on Pricing moves in Page builder | #3 on Pricing moves in Page builder |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Launched | May 29, 2026 | May 19, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 3 |
| Developer | Modulo | Next Half Apps |
FAQ
Section Modulo and Section Star: common questions
- Is Section Modulo or Section Star cheaper?
- Only Section Star lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Section Modulo and $15/month for Section Star. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Section Modulo or Section Star?
- On the Shopify App Store: Section Modulo 5.0 from 23 reviews and Section Star 4.9 from 184 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Section Modulo lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Collections, Fixed bundles, Flat discounts. Section Star lists 13 the others don’t mention, such as Blogs, Contact pages, Custom code, Custom fonts. 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 Nov 8, 2026 for Section Modulo, Nov 5, 2026 for Section Star; 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 Nov 8, 2026 for Section Modulo, Nov 5, 2026 for Section Star. 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.