OT Section: Theme Sections vs Smart Section
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for OT Section, Oct 13, 2026 for Smart Section.
The short answer
- Only Smart Section lists a free plan.
- Smart Section lists 9 features OT Section’s listing doesn’t mention, including 404 pages, A/B testing, Career pages.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Access 40+ free designs
- · Keep purchased designs forever
- · Live chat support
- · One-time purchase for premium designs
Free Installation
- · Many available FREE sections
- · Or premium sections (one-time payment)
Smart Section Plus
- · Blocks, quantity discounts, and more!
- · Wide selection of converting Blocks!
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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- All-in-One Solution: theme sections, templates & blocks for every storefront.
- Diverse Designs: 190+ sections, templates & product blocks for all industries.
- Seamless Integration: Works perfectly with any Shopify theme and storefront.
- Drag-and-Drop Simplicity: Customize easily in Theme Editor, no coding required.
- 30+ categories: heroes, FAQs, testimonials, countdown, upsell blocks ...
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- Drive AOV & conversions: upsells, quantity breaks, countdown timers & so on!
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 |  OT Section |  Smart Section |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2,228 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −24 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 12 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, India, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | OT Section | Smart Section |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 268 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 3% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | OT Section | Smart Section |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | OT Section | Smart Section |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #13(ahead) | #349 |
| Shopify App Charts | #9 in Page builder | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 4, 2024 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Omni Themes | Smart Section |
FAQ
OT Section and Smart Section: common questions
- Is OT Section or Smart Section cheaper?
- Only Smart Section 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?
- OT Section lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Custom fonts, Elements, Legal pages, Localization. Smart Section lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as 404 pages, A/B testing, Career pages, Cart pages. 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 9, 2026 for OT Section, Oct 13, 2026 for Smart Section; 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 9, 2026 for OT Section, Oct 13, 2026 for Smart Section. 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.