ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections vs Swift Grid
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for Swift Grid.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections and $4.99/month for Swift Grid.
- ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections lists 7 features Swift Grid’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom fonts, Elements, FAQs.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · 40 Free Sections
- · 6 Free Templates
- · Custom CSS
- · Live Chat Support
- · Update Sections weekly
Gold
- · All Sections
- · Custom CSS
- · Premium Support
- · Unlimited Page Creation
- · Unlimited Templates
- · Update Sections & Templates weekly
Free
- · 4 layout blocks included
- · Image with Text block
- · Section Heading block
- · Two & Three Column layouts
Pro Monthly
- · All 10 layout blocks
- · Global Styles control
- · Grid, Masonry & Collage layouts
- · Image Overlay with masks
Pro Annual
- · All 10 layout blocks — save 33%
- · Global Styles control
- · Grid, Masonry & Collage layouts
- · Image Overlay with masks
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureNo code needed and time-consuming! We provide templates and sections according to OS 2.0 standards and update them constantly. Unleash your creativity and design the layout with a very flexible set of options. Dedicated support will help you create a professional interface with the fastest time and the most economical.
Swift Grid adds layout blocks to your Shopify theme editor. Build grid, masonry, collage, and image-with-text sections on any page without code. The app includes 10 blocks with 4 basic layouts available to all users. Additional blocks include flexible grid, photo masonry, collage patterns, image overlay, and global styles for consistent branding across your store.
- Effortlessly customize the interface with flexible design options.
- Add sections to any page according to OS 2.0 theme standards.
- No need to worry about affecting the current store's speed.
- New sections are released weekly.
- 10 drag-and-drop layout blocks added directly in the theme editor
- Grid, masonry, photo gallery, and collage with multiple patterns
- Image overlay with gradient masks and call-to-action buttons
- Global styles block for brand colors, font scale, and spacing
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 |  ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections |  Swift Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 421 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −5 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 6% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, India, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections | Swift Grid |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 12 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections | Swift Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections | Swift Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #103 | #102(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #21 in Page builder | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Aug 10, 2023 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | ShineApps | Elementor |
FAQ
ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections and Swift Grid: common questions
- Is ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections or Swift Grid cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections and $4.99/month for Swift Grid. 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?
- ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Custom fonts, Elements, FAQs, Forms. 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 9, 2026 for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for Swift Grid; 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 9, 2026 for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for Swift Grid. 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.