ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections vs themelab | Theme Sections
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026 for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for themelab.
The short answer
- Only ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections and $19/month for themelab.
- themelab lists 5 features ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom code, Mobile responsive, Page versions.
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
Starter
- · Chat support
- · Free sections included
- · Install to any theme
- · Purchase each section individually
Monthly
- · New sections added every week
- · Priority chat support
- · Unlimited sections and snippets
- · Use on your live store without limits
Yearly
- · All future releases included
- · All premium sections for 12 months
- · Priority chat support
- · Save $38 compared to monthly
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.
Every Shopify theme has limits, and default layouts rarely deliver a distinctive storefront. If you want a memorable brand, you need premium Theme Sections and Snippets that go beyond what’s built-in. Themelab offers a curated collection of Theme Sections, Blocks and Snippets inspired by the top E-Commerce brands in the market.
- 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.
- Explore sections and install the ones that match your brand
- All sections are Mobile responsive
- Improve your store performace, standing out from your competitors
- New sections updated every week
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 |  themelab |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 380 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −6 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | 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 | themelab |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | themelab |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections | themelab |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #103(ahead) | #286 |
| Shopify App Charts | #21 in Page builder | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Aug 10, 2023 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | ShineApps | themelab |
FAQ
ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections and themelab: common questions
- Is ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections or themelab cheaper?
- Only ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections and $19/month for themelab. 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 3 the others don’t mention, such as Global styles, Thank you pages, Translation. themelab lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Custom code, Mobile responsive, Page versions, SEO. 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 4, 2026 for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for themelab; 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 4, 2026 for ShineBuilder‑ Theme Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for themelab. 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.