Video Loop Hero vs Widgetic (Video Player)
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Video Loop Hero, Oct 14, 2026 for Widgetic (Video Player).
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Video Loop Hero 4.7 from 7 reviews and Widgetic (Video Player) 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Only Widgetic (Video Player) lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Video Loop Hero and $9.99/month for Widgetic (Video Player).
- Widgetic (Video Player) lists 4 features Video Loop Hero’s listing doesn’t mention, including Interactive video, Shoppable videos, Video player.
Head to head
Add seamless, autoplaying video blocks to your shop.
Use video to showcase your product's features.
- 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.
Basic
Free
- · 250MB storage + 25MB/file max.
- · Explore the app and its benefits before upgrading.
- · Free forever.
- · The free account allows one video.
Premium
- · 10GB storage + 250MB/file.
- · Add unlimited items.
- · Autostart (muted by default).
- · Remove branding.
- · Technical support (for yearly plan).
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAdd autoplaying videos anywhere in your shop. Customize with text, buttons and images.
The Video Player allows you to showcase product videos, solving the problem of customers not being able to see and experience the product in person. You can better showcase your products, leading to increased customer engagement, easier purchasing decisions, and ultimately, higher sales.
- 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.
- Support for fullscreen playback and playlists.
- The app includes various layout styles.
- Customize the UI to match your site using our visual 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 |  Video Loop Hero |  Widgetic (Video Player) |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 292 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −4 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 4 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 13% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Video Loop Hero | Widgetic (Video Player) |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★(ahead) | 3.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 7(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Video Loop Hero | Widgetic (Video Player) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Video Loop Hero | Widgetic (Video Player) |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #137 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 24, 2021 | May 15, 2017 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | No Plans Studio LLC | Widgetic |
FAQ
Video Loop Hero and Widgetic (Video Player): common questions
- Is Video Loop Hero or Widgetic (Video Player) cheaper?
- Only Widgetic (Video Player) lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Video Loop Hero and $9.99/month for Widgetic (Video Player). 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, Video Loop Hero or Widgetic (Video Player)?
- On the Shopify App Store: Video Loop Hero 4.7 from 7 reviews and Widgetic (Video Player) 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Video Loop Hero lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Global sections, Home pages, Theme sections. Widgetic (Video Player) lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Interactive video, Shoppable videos, Video player, Video widget. 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 for Video Loop Hero, Oct 14, 2026 for Widgetic (Video Player); 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 for Video Loop Hero, Oct 14, 2026 for Widgetic (Video Player). 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.