PreloaderX: Keep Them Engaged vs Preloop ‑ Page Preloader
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 PreloaderX, Aug 23, 2026 for Preloop.
The short answer
- Only PreloaderX lists a free plan.
- PreloaderX lists 3 features Preloop’s listing doesn’t mention, including Animation control, Icons, Interactive animations.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · 30+ Ready to use preloaders
- · Community Support
- · PreloaderX watermark included
- · Regularly updated preloaders
PRO Plan
- · 30+ Ready to use preloaders
- · Advanced customization options
- · Custom logo/GIF upload & animations
- · No watermark - completely branded
- · Priority support
- · Regularly updated preloaders
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGive your store a fresh, professional touch with fully responsive, lightweight preloaders and animations. PreloaderX keeps users engaged, reduces bounce rates, and boosts SEO. Easily add your custom logo or GIF as a preloader to make your store unique. Choose from a wide range of regularly updated preloaders through a simple, user-friendly interface.
Preloop adds a customizable loading animation that displays while your storefront pages load, giving customers a polished first impression instead of a blank screen. Choose from a gallery of preloader styles, then match colors to your brand and adjust the animation speed to fit your theme. Enable it directly from the theme editor with no coding required.
- Add your custom Logo/Gif preloader that fit all screen sizes (Responsive)
- Periodically updated Preloaders & Animations: Preloaders with regular updates.
- Improve engagement and bounce rate for SEO: Keep visitors engaged longer.
- Lightweight animations without impact on performance: Smooth loading with no lag
- Choose from 16 loading animations across dots, spinner, and square styles
- Match your brand with custom background, primary, and secondary colors
- Control animation speed: "slow", "medium", or "fast" to fit your store's feel
- Preview every loader live before activating it on your storefront
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 |  PreloaderX |  Preloop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PreloaderX | Preloop |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.1 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 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 | PreloaderX | Preloop |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.47/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 2 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | PreloaderX | Preloop |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #85 | #48(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Oct 17, 2024 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | HBS APPS | eComX |
FAQ
PreloaderX and Preloop: common questions
- Is PreloaderX or Preloop cheaper?
- Only PreloaderX 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?
- PreloaderX lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Animation control, Icons, Interactive animations. Preloop lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Color. 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 PreloaderX, Aug 23, 2026 for Preloop; 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 PreloaderX, Aug 23, 2026 for Preloop. 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.