Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation vs Scroll Trigger: Animations
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 23, 2026 for Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation, Oct 13, 2026 for Scroll Trigger.
The short answer
- Only Scroll Trigger lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation and $6.99/month for Scroll Trigger.
- Scroll Trigger lists 4 features Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation’s listing doesn’t mention, including 3D animations, Custom animations, Custom events.
Head to head
Momentum
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Video
- · Desktop & mobile layouts
- · Element timeline & timing
- · Mouse Reveal Animations
- · Standard Video Banner
- · Text, Images, Buttons, Icons & Shapes
- · Video editor
PRO
- · All 4 Modes
- · Desktop & Mobile Layouts
- · Element Timeline
- · Frame-by-Frame Scroll Video
- · Guided Play / Pause / Scroll
- · Normal Inline Video
Free
- · 16 scroll effects, free forever
- · Unlimited effects on unlimited pages
Pro
- · 3D Scroll Scene
- · Everything in Free, plus 3 effects
- · Galleries use each product's photos
- · Image Sequence scroll-driven hero
- · Keyhole Reveal
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMotion Hero turns one video into a scroll-controlled website experience. Frame-by-Frame pins the video and reveals every moment with the scroll—ideal for launches, product reveals and premium storytelling. Choose Frame-by-Frame Scroll, Guided Play/Pause or Standard Video.
Scroll Trigger turns a plain store into an animated shopping experience. Three scroll effects to choose from: a horizontal photo gallery that glides sideways as visitors scroll, an image sequence that plays frame by frame like an Apple product page, and a marquee headline whose letters tumble into place. A three step wizard opens your theme editor with the effect already placed, so setup takes a minute.
- Turn uploaded videos into smooth scroll-based animations
- Add motion sections using Shopify Theme App Blocks
- Control scroll speed and animation behavior visually
- Works on homepage, product, collection, and custom pages
- Three scroll effects: a photo gallery, an image sequence, and moving text
- A three step wizard opens your theme editor with the effect already added
- Show effects on your home page, on all products, or only the ones you pick
- Effects load only on pages that use them, and only as they come into view
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 |  Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation |  Scroll Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation | Scroll Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation | Scroll Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $6.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation | Scroll Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #100 | #14 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 26, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Sky Design Media Srl | Momo Digitals |
FAQ
Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation and Scroll Trigger: common questions
- Is Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation or Scroll Trigger cheaper?
- Only Scroll Trigger lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation and $6.99/month for Scroll Trigger. 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?
- Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom player, Images, Mobile responsive. Scroll Trigger lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as 3D animations, Custom animations, Custom events, Page-specific effects. 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 23, 2026 for Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation, Oct 13, 2026 for Scroll Trigger; 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 23, 2026 for Motion Hero ⇅ Scroll Animation, Oct 13, 2026 for Scroll Trigger. 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.