Novalis Variant Images vs Smart Variants
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Novalis Variant Images, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Variants.
The short answer
- Only Novalis Variant Images lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Novalis Variant Images and $9.99/month for Smart Variants.
Head to head
Free Plan
- · Basic support
- · Up to 5 products
- · Variant image filtering
Pro Plan
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited products
- · Variant image filtering
Pro Monthly
- · 7-day free trial
- · Custom typography & badges
- · Priority email support
- · Tag & product-type filters
- · Unlimited products & collections
- · Unlimited variant splits
Pro Annual (Save 2
- · 20% off vs monthly billing
- · 7-day free trial
- · Equivalent to $7.99/month
- · Everything in Pro Monthly
- · One yearly Shopify charge
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureNovalis Variant Images organizes product galleries by grouping media per variant. When customers select an option such as color or style, the gallery instantly updates to display only the relevant images. Configuration is handled within the admin, and image associations are stored via native Shopify Metafields without altering theme code.
Most themes hide variants behind dropdowns - shoppers don't see your colors or sizes until they click into each product. Smart Variants renders every variant as its own card directly in your collection grid. Split by any product option, filter by stock or sale state, and apply different rules per collection. Variant cards inherit your theme's styling automatically, so it works without theme code or designer time.
- Assign multiple images to specific product variants seamlessly
- Display only matching variant images when a customer selects an option
- Built with native Shopify Metafields for zero theme code modifications
- Split products by any option - Color, Size, Material - on collection pages
- Different split rules for different collections, no theme code required
- Filter variants by stock, sale state, tags, or product type
- Theme-aware cards that match your existing product card design
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 |  Novalis Variant Images |  Smart Variants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Novalis Variant Images | Smart Variants |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 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 | Novalis Variant Images | Smart Variants |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Novalis Variant Images | Smart Variants |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #454 | #277(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 24, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | Novalis Studio | Mudevel |
FAQ
Novalis Variant Images and Smart Variants: common questions
- Is Novalis Variant Images or Smart Variants cheaper?
- Only Novalis Variant Images lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Novalis Variant Images and $9.99/month for Smart Variants. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 13, 2026 for Novalis Variant Images, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Variants; 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 13, 2026 for Novalis Variant Images, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Variants. 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.