Section VSO: Theme Sections vs XO Sections
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
- XO Sections is detected on 36× as many Shopify stores as Section VSO: 287 vs 8 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews and XO Sections 5.0 from 21 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Section VSO and $4.45/month for XO Sections.
- XO Sections lists 3 features Section VSO’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom pages, Editor tool, Elements.
Head to head
Complete your store with great looking sections
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
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
Free
- · 3 page templates
- · Install free sections
- · Section builder
Basic
- · 3 product template
- · 30 products
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
Pro
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
- · Unlimited product template
- · Unlimited products
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.
XO Sections is a great solution with tons of customizing options and easy-to-use interface. After being installed, sections will be auto integrated into your store's theme customization which makes no difficulty to utilize. By simple clicks, you will find yourself a skillful and professional without taking much of your time and support from developers.
- 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.
- Add sections to any theme.
- Design product pages with different content
- Different background types, option to change blocks.
- Different styles for image, icon, button...
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 |  XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | 287(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −5 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 4% |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, India |
Reviews
| Measure | Section VSO | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 63(ahead) | 21 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Section VSO | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.95/month | $4.45/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Section VSO | XO Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34(ahead) | #131 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #23 in Page builder |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 26, 2025 | May 2, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Versio Studio | Xotiny |
FAQ
Section VSO and XO Sections: common questions
- Which is more popular, Section VSO or XO Sections?
- XO Sections is detected on 36× as many Shopify stores as Section VSO: 287 vs 8 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Section VSO or XO Sections cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Section VSO and $4.45/month for XO Sections. 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 XO Sections?
- On the Shopify App Store: Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews and XO Sections 5.0 from 21 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Section VSO lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Home pages, Product pages. XO Sections lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom pages, Editor tool, Elements. 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.