PIX ‑ PreLoader vs Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for PIX, Nov 9, 2026 for Preloadify.
The short answer
- Only Preloadify lists a free plan.
- Preloadify lists 13 features PIX’s listing doesn’t mention, including 3D animations, Animation control, Audits.
Head to head
Boost conversion and reduce bounce rate with loading animation
- United States
- Australia
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · Adjust settings for the effect you want
- · Choose devices enabled on
- · Preview working Preloader
- · Select favourite animation from presets
Plus Plan
- · Choose particular pages for Preloader
- · Custom Upload & Animate your own images
- · Free Plan plus:
- · Set different sizing on Mobile/Tablet
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureIntroducing PIX - PreLoader, the ultimate custom preloader for your store! Enhance your customers' experience by captivating them with stunning loading screens and seamless transitions as they navigate through your shop. With PIX - PreLoade, you have the power to choose from a variety of presets allowing you to personalize your loading animation .
Custom Preloader for your store! Show your users a beautiful loading screen and guide them through your shop with smooth transitions. Choose loaders from presets, or upload your own image or logo and adjust the loading animation with many options. You can even enable the preloader on selected templates and disable the preloader on tablet/mobile devices! Does it slow down my store? Not at all!
- Loading screens and animations are fully customizable
- LazyLoad Media is not loaded until the user scrolls to the respective section
- Prerender We preload the page before visitors click on a link
- Upload your own images, animations or videos
- Animate your Custom Uploaded static images
- Choose from multiple presets for a quick start
- Get Full control over animation effects, pages, and more advanced settings
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 |  PIX |  Preloadify |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 193 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 5 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Australia, India |
Reviews
| Measure | PIX | Preloadify |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 19 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 1(ahead) |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | PIX | Preloadify |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $5.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | PIX | Preloadify |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #32 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #3 in Animation and effects |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 28, 2023 | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 8 |
| Developer | ImpactPixel | Piric Group |
FAQ
PIX and Preloadify: common questions
- Is PIX or Preloadify cheaper?
- Only Preloadify 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?
- Preloadify lists 13 the others don’t mention, such as 3D animations, Animation control, Audits, Backgrounds. 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 14, 2026 for PIX, Nov 9, 2026 for Preloadify; 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 14, 2026 for PIX, Nov 9, 2026 for Preloadify. 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.