Section VSO: Theme Sections vs Video Loop Hero
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Video Loop Hero is detected on 37× as many Shopify stores as Section VSO: 292 vs 8 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews and Video Loop Hero 4.7 from 7 reviews.
- Only Section VSO lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Section VSO and $4.99/month for Video Loop Hero.
- Section VSO lists 3 features Video Loop Hero’s listing doesn’t mention, including About us pages, Landing pages, Product pages.
Head to head
Add seamless, autoplaying video blocks to your shop.
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Plan
- · 15 Free Sections
- · 3 Free Blocks
- · Free Footer Sections
- · Free Header Sections
- · Free Hero Sections
- · New Free Sections Added Monthly
Early Adopter
- · 100+ Sections & Templates
- · 15+ Theme Blocks
- · Full Bundle & Gifting Access
- · Full Cart Drawer Access
- · Live Chat Support
- · New Sections Added Weekly
Basic
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCreating a professional, high-converting store often requires coding or multiple apps. Our app offers flexible, customizable theme sections that let you showcase videos, highlight features, and build beautiful pages with ease. Add and customize sections directly in your Shopify editor. No developers, no coding, no hassle.
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- 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.
- Video is autoplaying, fullscreen and looping.
- Add custom content overlays, including flexible text, buttons and images.
- Use Shopify's built-in theme editor to incorporate video anywhere in your shop.
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 |  Section VSO |  Video Loop Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | 292(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −4 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 4 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 13% |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Section VSO | Video Loop Hero |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 63(ahead) | 7 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Section VSO | Video Loop Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.95/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Section VSO | Video Loop Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 26, 2025 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Versio Studio | No Plans Studio LLC |
FAQ
Section VSO and Video Loop Hero: common questions
- Which is more popular, Section VSO or Video Loop Hero?
- Video Loop Hero is detected on 37× as many Shopify stores as Section VSO: 292 vs 8 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Section VSO or Video Loop Hero cheaper?
- Only Section VSO lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Section VSO and $4.99/month for Video Loop Hero. 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, Section VSO or Video Loop Hero?
- On the Shopify App Store: Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews and Video Loop Hero 4.7 from 7 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Section VSO lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages, Landing pages, Product pages. Video Loop Hero lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Global sections. 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 8, 2026; 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 8, 2026. 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.