Introduction
In today’s digital age, showcasing your products aesthetically can be a game-changer for your Shopify store. To help with this, numerous apps have been designed, among which Instafeed and Image Gallery by Enormapps are popular choices. This detailed blog post will compare these two apps based on multiple facets to help you choose the best fit for your store.
Overview of Instafeed
Key Features
Instafeed allows Shopify store owners to display their Instagram feed directly on their websites. It allows customization of the feed layout and updates it automatically as new photos are added on Instagram. Some key features of Instafeed include:
- Customization of Instagram feed
- Automatic updates
- Shoppable Instagram feed
Benefits
Instafeed enhances the user experience by adding visuals to your store, influencing buying decisions, and increasing engagement with customers. Its shoppable Instagram feed feature can also help increase sales by directly linking Instagram photos with products on your Shopify store.
Pricing
Instafeed offers a free plan along with three paid plans, namely Basic ($4.99/month), Pro ($9.99/month), and Plus ($19.99/month), each offering additional features.
Overview of Image Gallery by Enormapps
Key Features
Image Gallery by Enormapps allows shopify store owners to create unique image, video and lookbook galleries. The app's key features include:
- Creating various types of galleries (image, video, lookbook etc.)
- Adding image alt text
- Responsive gallery layout
Benefits
Image galleries can boost visitor’s engagement and influence their purchasing decisions. Lookbooks can be particularly effective in showcasing your products in action, providing context and encouraging sales.
Pricing
Image Gallery by Enormapps offers a free trial for five days. Beyond that, it has various plans ranging from $4.99/month to $19.99/month, with each tier offering additional features.
Direct Comparison
While both Instafeed and Image Gallery by Enormapps provide visual enhancement for your store, they serve slightly different purposes. Instafeed is more focused on integrating your Instagram feed for social proof, while Image Gallery offers a flexible approach for creating a variety of galleries.
Pros and Cons
Instafeed
Pros:
- Easy Instagram integration
- Updates Instagram feed automatically
- Limited to Instagram content
- Lack of variety in gallery types
Image Gallery by Enormapps
Pros:
- Various types of galleries
- Option for image alt text
- Does not automatically update galleries
- No direct social media integration
User Reviews
Both Instafeed and Image Gallery by Enormapps have high ratings on the Shopify app store, indicating good user satisfaction.
Conclusion
If your store heavily relies on Instagram for marketing, Instafeed is a more suitable option. If, however, you want to create versatile galleries including lookbooks, Image Gallery by Enormapps would be the better choice.
FAQs
1. Do these apps require coding skills to install?
No, both apps can be installed without any coding knowledge.
2. Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes, both apps allow you to upgrade plans as your business grows.