SectionBoost 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 14, 2026 for SectionBoost, Nov 9, 2026 for Section VSO.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: SectionBoost 5.0 from 1 reviews and Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews.
- Only Section VSO lists a free plan.
- Section VSO lists 4 features SectionBoost’s listing doesn’t mention, including About us pages, Home pages, Landing 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 to install
- · Browse by page type
- · Free sections + premium $7.99 sections
- · Live preview before you add
- · Over 10 free sections
- · Plug-n-play
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 featureSectionBoost gives you a growing library of professionally designed theme sections you can add to any Shopify theme. Preview each section live, then add it in one click and edit it in Shopify's native theme editor: colors, fonts, spacing and content. Sections install as native Liquid and stay in your theme even after you uninstall the app.
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.
- A library of 700+ ready-made sections for any Online Store 2.0 theme
- Live preview of every section before you add it to your store
- Sections install as native Liquid and stay in your theme after uninstall
- 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 |  SectionBoost |  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 | SectionBoost | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 63(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | SectionBoost | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $19.95/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | SectionBoost | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #231 | #34(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 22, 2026 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | Boost | Versio Studio |
FAQ
SectionBoost and Section VSO: common questions
- Is SectionBoost or Section VSO cheaper?
- Only Section VSO 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.
- Which has better reviews, SectionBoost or Section VSO?
- On the Shopify App Store: SectionBoost 5.0 from 1 reviews and Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- SectionBoost lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Elements, Templates. Section VSO lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages, Home pages, Landing pages, Product pages. 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 SectionBoost, 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 14, 2026 for SectionBoost, 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.