StarApps Studio
Shopify apps for variant images, swatches, titles, descriptions and low stock alerts
StarApps Studio is a Shopify app developer with 4 apps on the Shopify App Store. It provides Shopify apps for variant images, swatches, titles, descriptions and low stock alerts. Among the 15,394 Shopify brands over $5M that dtcmvp tracks, 190 (1.2%) run at least one of StarApps Studio's apps, #2 of 84 image gallery apps by that count. Its share is highest among Home & Living (2%), Automotive (1.9%) and Electronics & Tech (1.5%) brands. Its most reviewed app, SA Variant Image Automator, is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 777 reviews on the Shopify App Store. All of its apps carry Shopify's Built for Shopify badge. Plans across its apps run from free to $9.90 a month on the Shopify App Store. Some plans add usage charges on top, listed with each plan.
Overview
StarApps Studio, which sells under the name StarApps, makes Shopify apps for managing product variants. The apps show variant images, swatches, titles, descriptions and alt text that match the option a shopper selects, and add low stock alerts. They address the limits of Shopify's default variant handling.
For Shopify brands
- Variant Image Automator assigns images to variants and shows the matching images when a shopper picks an option, keeping the existing gallery and layout.
- Variant Descriptions King shows a different product description for each variant in tabs or accordions, with no code and no page reload.
- Variant Title King changes the product title based on the selected variant options, such as color swatch name, SKU or vendor.
How it works
Brands install the apps from the Shopify App Store, and a 14-day free trial is offered. The site describes a 5-minute setup and support from the StarApps team.
- Built for
- Shopify merchants of various sizes, including Shopify Plus stores.
- Pricing
- Apps have free plans for Shopify partner, staff and trial stores. Variant Image Automator is $5 to $99.9 per month depending on the Shopify plan. Variant Descriptions King is $9.90 per month on any paid Shopify plan, or $5 per month for Pause and Build stores.
Products
- Variant Image Automator Assigns images to variants and shows the correct images when an option is selected.
- Swatch King Customizes product swatches to show colors, sizes and styles, with dynamic updates.
- Variant Title King Changes the product title based on the selected variant options.
- Variant Descriptions King Shows a unique product description for each variant in tabs or accordions.
- Variant Alt Text King Updates ALT text for variant images, with daily synchronization.
- Urgency King ‑ Low Stock Alert Shows customizable low stock alerts using real-time inventory tracking.
Integrations
Buyer notes
- 14-day free trial
- 5-minute setup
- No setup fees, no long-term contracts, cancel anytime
- Variant Descriptions King includes priority chat support and works with all Shopify and custom themes
From StarApps Studio's own site and Shopify App Store listings, as of 2026-10-30.
Among Shopify brands over $5M
Share of each sector's brands running it, where that beats the overall rate.
On the Shopify App Store
SA Variant Image Automator
4.9 · 777 reviewsBuilt for ShopifyFree planPaid from $5/moOn 1% of brands over $5MLaunched 2017Image galleryAuto-assign variant image and product images. Show multiple variant images by option selection. Keeps your existing variant image gallery and layout intact.
Pricing
FreeFree- Shopify Partner Stores
- Shopify Staff Stores
- Merchant Trial Stores
PAY AS YOU GROW$5/monthPricing is based on your Shopify plan
- Pause & Build: $5/month
- Shopify Basic: $14.9/month
- Shopify Grow & Custom: $29.9/month
- Shopify Advanced: $49.9/month
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30-day free trialVariant Title King: Color, SKU
4.9 · 105 reviewsBuilt for ShopifyFree planOn 0.2% of brands over $5MLaunched 2019Product variantsChange Product Title (Product Name) based on selected variant options. The Product Title can include Variant Options info like Color Swatch Names, SKU, Vendor..
Variant Descriptions King
5.0 · 96 reviewsBuilt for ShopifyFree planPaid from $9.90/moOn 0.1% of brands over $5MLaunched 2018Product variantsOne product description per product is Shopify's limit. Show a different description for each variant in tabs or accordions, with no code and no page reload.
Pricing
FreeFree- Shopify Staff Stores: FREE
- Shopify Partner Stores: FREE
- Shopify Trial Stores: FREE
Fixed fee$9.90/monthfor stores on any Shopify Plan
- Access all Features
- Works with all Shopify and Custom Themes
- Priority Chat Support
- Applicable for all Paid Shopify Plans
- +1 more
14-day free trial- Built for ShopifyFree plan
Ratings, reviews, plans, prices and descriptions as the Shopify App Store lists them. how we count.
Alternatives to StarApps Studio
The most used image gallery apps among Shopify brands over $5M.
| App | Brands over $5M | App Store |
|---|---|---|
| XO Gallery · Xotiny | 1.2% | 4.9 · 163 |
| Socialwidget · OneCommerce | 0.8% | 4.9 · 626 |
| Cozy Image Gallery · eCommerce Addons | 0.5% | 3.2 · 206 |
| Lookfy Lookbook · KiteApps | 0.5% | 4.8 · 232 |
| GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed · Getsitecontrol | 0.4% | 4.9 · 296 |
| Enorm Image gallery + Video · EnormApps | 0.3% | 4.9 · 250 |
Often used with StarApps Studio
What its brands run more often than Shopify brands over $5M do overall.
- Variant Description OMG10% of its brands · 44x average
- GOVX ID Exclusive Discounts11.6% of its brands · 1.8x average
- Searchanise Search & Filter12.1% of its brands · 1.8x average
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing12.1% of its brands · 1.7x average
- Hulk Contact Form Builder12.1% of its brands · 1.7x average
What Shopify apps does StarApps Studio make?
StarApps Studio has 4 apps on the Shopify App Store: SA Variant Image Automator, Variant Title King: Color, SKU, Variant Descriptions King and Color Swatch King: Variants.
How many Shopify brands use StarApps Studio?
Among the 15,394 Shopify brands over $5M that dtcmvp tracks, 190 (1.2%) run at least one of StarApps Studio's apps, #2 of 84 image gallery apps by that count. Its share is highest among Home & Living (2%), Automotive (1.9%) and Electronics & Tech (1.5%) brands.
What are the alternatives to StarApps Studio?
The most used image gallery apps among Shopify brands over $5M, after StarApps Studio: XO Gallery (1.2%), Socialwidget (0.8%), Cozy Image Gallery (0.5%), Lookfy Lookbook (0.5%), GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed (0.4%) and Enorm Image gallery + Video (0.3%).
What do StarApps Studio's brands use alongside it?
Of the brands running StarApps Studio, 10% also run Variant Description OMG, 11.6% also run GOVX ID Exclusive Discounts, 12.1% also run Searchanise Search & Filter, 12.1% also run UpPromote Affiliate Marketing and 12.1% also run Hulk Contact Form Builder. Each is at least 1.7 times as common among them as across all brands over $5M.
How is SA Variant Image Automator rated?
SA Variant Image Automator is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 777 reviews on the Shopify App Store.
How much does StarApps Studio cost?
Plans across its apps run from free to $9.90 a month on the Shopify App Store. Some plans add usage charges on top, listed with each plan. SA Variant Image Automator: Free, Free; PAY AS YOU GROW, $5/month (Pricing is based on your Shopify plan).