Smart Section vs Theme Sections & Page Builder
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 Smart Section, Nov 2, 2026 for Theme Sections & Page Builder.
The short answer
- Only Smart Section lists a free plan.
- Smart Section lists 18 features Theme Sections & Page Builder’s listing doesn’t mention, including 404 pages, A/B testing, Blogs.
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 Installation
- · Many available FREE sections
- · Or premium sections (one-time payment)
Smart Section Plus
- · Blocks, quantity discounts, and more!
- · Wide selection of converting Blocks!
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThe stores that stand out don't have unique products … they have stronger pages! Smart Section builds them. Drop conversion-focused sections into any Shopify theme. No new tools to learn. Designed to work within your existing setup. Browse an ever-growing library spanning 30+ categories: upsell blocks, trust badges, testimonials, carousels, FAQs, hero banners, and more. Preview any section live before committing!
Build stunning pages fast with Theme Sections & AI Page Builder from Square Apps. Choose from 40+ customizable theme sections to enhance your product pages, homepage, and collection pages - no full redesign or coding needed. Drag and drop inside your Shopify editor, or use AI Page Builder to generate complete product pages with titles, descriptions, and layouts.
- 30+ categories: heroes, FAQs, testimonials, countdown, upsell blocks ...
- Drop into any Shopify theme: customize everything natively in your Theme Editor!
- Drive AOV & conversions: upsells, quantity breaks, countdown timers & so on!
- 30+ Theme Sections: Add carousels, banners, testimonials, countdowns & more.
- AI Product Page Generator: Build entire product pages with just a few clicks.
- Optimized Layouts: Crafted by UX experts for clear structure and usability.
- Works with any theme: No redesign needed. Just drag-and-drop in Shopify Editor.
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 |  Smart Section |  Theme Sections & Page Builder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Smart Section | Theme Sections & Page Builder |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 41 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Smart Section | Theme Sections & Page Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Smart Section | Theme Sections & Page Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #349 | #23(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #8 on Rookies in Page builder |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 8, 2026 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 15 |
| Developer | Smart Section | Square Apps |
FAQ
Smart Section and Theme Sections & Page Builder: common questions
- Is Smart Section or Theme Sections & Page Builder cheaper?
- Only Smart Section 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Smart Section lists 18 the others don’t mention, such as 404 pages, A/B testing, Blogs, Career pages. Theme Sections & Page Builder lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Global styles. 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 Smart Section, Nov 2, 2026 for Theme Sections & Page Builder; 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 Smart Section, Nov 2, 2026 for Theme Sections & Page Builder. 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.