Video Carousel : Video Reels vs Video Reel YouTube Gallery
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Video Carousel, Nov 3, 2026 for Video Reel YouTube Gallery.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Video Carousel 5.0 from 10 reviews and Video Reel YouTube Gallery 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- Only Video Carousel lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Video Carousel and $4.50/month for Video Reel YouTube Gallery.
- Video Carousel lists 8 features Video Reel YouTube Gallery’s listing doesn’t mention, including Autoplay, Interactive video, Mobile responsive.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- France
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Forever Free
- · 300 monthly video views
- · Email & Live Chat Support
- · Full Customization
- · Unlimited video uploads
Unlimited
- · Detailed Analytics
- · Priority Live Chat Support
- · Priority Technical Support
- · Unlimited Views
- · Unlimited video uploads
Standard
- · Grid + carousel layouts
- · Shoppable Youtube Videos & Shorts
- · Support
- · Unlimited YouTube Channels
- · Unlimited YouTube Galleries
- · Upload your own videos
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTurn TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, Stories, and UGC into high-converting shoppable content. Showcase influencer clips, product demos, reviews, and lifestyle visuals using autoplay sliders, banners, and overlays. Customize video player styles, moderate UGC, and maintain on-brand visuals. AI-powered video compression ensures fast store speed.
Video Reel lets you build shoppable video galleries for your Shopify store — embed any YouTube content, including Shorts, or upload your own videos with no YouTube channel required. Import from any channel or playlist, display in a grid, carousel (slider), or vertical Shorts layout, and match the style to your brand. Showcase videos on your homepage, product pages, or any page.
- Display Instagram Reels as shoppable videos to showcase products effectively.
- Customizable video layouts including carousels and grids for a tailored look.
- Video Carousels ,AutoplayVideos, Shoppable Content, E-commerce Video Integration
- Built-in engagement tracking to monitor customer interactions with videos.
- Import videos from YouTube playlists or channels effortlessly
- Create customizable sliders and galleries to match your brand
- Responsive designs for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
- Easy drag-and-drop interface for arranging videos
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 |  Video Carousel |  Video Reel YouTube Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 42 | 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, India, France | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Video Carousel | Video Reel YouTube Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 10(ahead) | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Video Carousel | Video Reel YouTube Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month | $4.50/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Video Carousel | Video Reel YouTube Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #72 | #71(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | drilly | Boltverk |
FAQ
Video Carousel and Video Reel YouTube Gallery: common questions
- Is Video Carousel or Video Reel YouTube Gallery cheaper?
- Only Video Carousel lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Video Carousel and $4.50/month for Video Reel YouTube Gallery. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Video Carousel or Video Reel YouTube Gallery?
- On the Shopify App Store: Video Carousel 5.0 from 10 reviews and Video Reel YouTube Gallery 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Video Carousel lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Autoplay, Interactive video, Mobile responsive, Shoppable videos. 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 8, 2026 for Video Carousel, Nov 3, 2026 for Video Reel YouTube Gallery; 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 8, 2026 for Video Carousel, Nov 3, 2026 for Video Reel YouTube Gallery. 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.