Simple CSV Import vs VDB Jewelry Loader
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 1, 2026 for Simple CSV Import, Oct 13, 2026 for VDB Jewelry Loader.
The short answer
- Only Simple CSV Import lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Simple CSV Import and $75/month for VDB Jewelry Loader.
- VDB Jewelry Loader lists 9 features Simple CSV Import’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-update, Bulk updates, FTP/SFTP.
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
- · AI Rewrite 150,000 characters per month
- · CSV file or URL import
- · Import up to 100 rows per file
- · Map CSV columns to product fields
Developers
- · Advanced pricing and inventory rules
- · CSV file or URL import
- · Hourly scheduling
- · Map CSV columns to product fields
- · Unlimited rows per file
- · Up to 7 scheduled imports
Pro
- · AI Rewrite 10m characters per month
- · Advanced pricing and inventory rules
- · CSV file or URL import
- · Map CSV columns to product fields
- · Scheduling every 6 hours
- · Unlimited rows per file
Scale
- · AI Rewrite 50m characters per month
- · Advanced pricing and inventory rules
- · CSV file or URL import
- · Hourly scheduling
- · Map CSV columns to product fields
- · Unlimited rows per file
Retail
- · Your own inventory can be added to the Retail API plan for an extra $50 per month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureImport or update products and variants from CSV, Excel or XML files on your computer or from a URL. Map supplier columns with Shopify and WooCommerce presets. Add variants to existing products. Check the whole file with a dry run before writing changes. Apply pricing and inventory rules. Use AI Rewrite for unique product copy in your brand's voice, with a preview of the first product.
Dealing with various file formats from different jewelry brands can be challenging, but with the VDB Jewelry Loader App, you can effortlessly upload jewelry from your preferred suppliers and ensure it stays up-to-date. The app will import jewelry items as native products, complete with tags that can seamlessly integrate with your store collections.
- Easily upload CSV files or URL's and map fields, for a complete import.
- Import or overwrite products. Perfect for price or stock updates.
- Preview the products before they are imported to the shop.
- No coding or developers needed
- Import products via VDB or our user-friendly CSV file format
- Automate inventory uploads through FTP
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 |  Simple CSV Import |  VDB Jewelry Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Simple CSV Import | VDB Jewelry Loader |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 9 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Simple CSV Import | VDB Jewelry Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month(ahead) | $75/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Simple CSV Import | VDB Jewelry Loader |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #84(ahead) | #227 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | May 20, 2024 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | AppsByB | Virtual Diamond Boutique |
FAQ
Simple CSV Import and VDB Jewelry Loader: common questions
- Is Simple CSV Import or VDB Jewelry Loader cheaper?
- Only Simple CSV Import lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Simple CSV Import and $75/month for VDB Jewelry Loader. 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?
- Simple CSV Import lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk import, CSV. VDB Jewelry Loader lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-update, Bulk updates, FTP/SFTP, Inventory. 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 1, 2026 for Simple CSV Import, Oct 13, 2026 for VDB Jewelry Loader; 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 1, 2026 for Simple CSV Import, Oct 13, 2026 for VDB Jewelry Loader. 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.