Page Load Magic vs Prefetch Master: Speed Booster
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Page Load Magic is detected on 1.6× as many Shopify stores as Prefetch Master: 28 vs 17 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Page Load Magic lists 5 features Prefetch Master’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automations, Content optimization, Lazy loading.
Head to head
Make website load instantly and increase conversions
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
One-time charge
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureModern stores can’t squeeze much more out of JavaScript or CSS compression—but our app takes a different approach. Instead of optimizing files, we optimize perception. Using our new predictive preloading technology, pages are predicted and preloaded before customers click, so they feel instant, even with heavy themes or low speed scores. Works perfectly on desktop and mobile.
Slow-loading pages can lead to lost customers and lower conversions. This app improves your store’s browsing experience by preloading pages in the background as customers hover over links. By speeding up second-page load times, it ensures smoother navigation and better performance. The app is easy to set up, requires no coding, and works seamlessly with the platform`s latest features.
- Instantly pre-loads the next page
- 1 Click Installation
- Fully automated. Almost magical
- Your store code is not modified
- Preload pages to make them feel faster and improve user experience
- Improve page speed on mobile devices and slower connections
- Built for Shopify Online Store 2.0 with native compatibility
- Quick installation with no technical setup required
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 |  Page Load Magic |  Prefetch Master |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 28(ahead) | 17 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Business & Industrial, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Electronics |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, United Kingdom | United States, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Page Load Magic | Prefetch Master |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 33 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Page Load Magic | Prefetch Master |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Page Load Magic | Prefetch Master |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #98 | #452 |
| Shopify App Charts | #12 in Site optimization - Other | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 9, 2019 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Kaleido | Betterave Apps |
FAQ
Page Load Magic and Prefetch Master: common questions
- Which is more popular, Page Load Magic or Prefetch Master?
- Page Load Magic is detected on 1.6× as many Shopify stores as Prefetch Master: 28 vs 17 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Page Load Magic lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, Content optimization, Lazy loading, Preloading. Prefetch Master lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Scripts, SEO score, Speed analysis, Speed optimization. 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; 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. 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.