Rivulet vs Section VSO: Theme Sections
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Rivulet, Nov 9, 2026 for Section VSO.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Rivulet and $19.95/month for Section VSO.
- Rivulet lists 5 features Section VSO’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI generation, Contact pages, Custom pages.
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
- · 3 generations per month
- · Brand style matching
- · Desktop + mobile screenshots
- · Download as .liquid file
Builder
- · 15 generations per month
- · 3 iterations per section
- · Brand style matching
- · Download as .liquid file
- · Push to theme
Pro
- · 50 generations per month
- · Brand style matching
- · Download as .liquid file
- · Push to theme
- · Unlimited iterations
Free Plan
- · 15 Free Sections
- · 3 Free Blocks
- · Free Footer Sections
- · Free Header Sections
- · Free Hero Sections
Growth
- · 15+ extension blocks
- · 170+ theme sections
- · 20+ templates
- · AI page builder
- · Bundles & upsells
- · Cart drawer
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureRivulet uses AI to turn design screenshots into complete Shopify theme sections. Upload a screenshot, describe what you need, and get a Liquid section with responsive CSS, editable settings, and schema - ready for your theme. Every section includes customizable colors, fonts, and content through the theme editor. Brand style settings ensure consistent output across all sections.
Section VSO gives you 170+ theme sections you can add and customize directly in the Shopify theme editor, with no code. Use sections for hero banners, videos, feature highlights, comparisons, FAQs and more. Build full pages faster with ready-made page templates, or let the AI page builder create a product page from any product in your store. Add bundles, upsells and a customizable cart drawer to raise order value.
- Screenshot to section - upload any design and get a complete Liquid section
- Brand style matching - auto-detects your theme's fonts, colors, and breakpoints
- Push to theme - add generated sections directly to your active theme
- Iterate with feedback - refine sections with natural language instructions
- Highlight key features, benefits, and videos to create compelling product pages.
- Seamless integration with Online Store 2.0 for quick and easy customization.
- No coding required—add and adjust sections directly in your theme editor.
- Optimized for performance to keep your store running smoothly.
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 |  Rivulet |  Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 8 |
| 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 | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Rivulet | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 63 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Rivulet | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $19.95/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Rivulet | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #112 | #34(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 8, 2026 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | JC Creative | Versio Studio |
FAQ
Rivulet and Section VSO: common questions
- Is Rivulet or Section VSO cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Rivulet and $19.95/month for Section VSO. 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?
- Rivulet lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Contact pages, Custom pages, Editor tool. 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 13, 2026 for Rivulet, Nov 9, 2026 for Section VSO; 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 13, 2026 for Rivulet, Nov 9, 2026 for Section VSO. 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.