Compare Themes

Choose up to three themes and discover all the information you need to make a smart decision.
Compare and find the perfect theme for your next WordPress project!

SimpleMag Theme Review

Houzez Theme Review

The Ark Theme Review

Read reviewHouzez Featured ImageRead reviewRead review
GENERAL
CategoryNews / Blog / MagazineReal EstateMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorThemes IndepFavethemesFreshFace
Envato elite authorYesYesYes
Tested version4.31.5.71.9.1
COMPATIBILITY Content width1172 px1170 pxFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / FF / Opera / SafariIE10+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYes-Yes
bbPressYesYes-
BuddyPressYesYes-
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fontsYes-Yes
Typekit fontsYes--
RTL supportYesYes-
POST FEATURES Video postsYes-Yes
Audio postsYes-Yes
Post templates4-16
Review systemYes--
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social shareYes-Yes
Custom image lightbox--Yes
Custom image galeryYes--
Link post---
Lightbox skins--5
PAGE FEATURES Page templates33816
Blocks14-200+
Widgets11174
Header styles3422
Footer styles158
Category layouts4--
Masonry layoutYes-Yes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Sticky sidebarsYes--
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter---
Video playlists---
Instagram widget---
Currency widget---
Pinterest widget---
Weather widget---
Custom Page Builder-Visual ComposerFresh Builder
Portfolio styles--7
Responsive layout--Breakpoints
Blog layouts--21
Menu styles--1
Dual Sidebars--Yes
Shortcodes-YesYes
Video slider--Yes
OTHER FEATURES Mobile theme---
Demos included1106
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater--Yes
IDX plugin compatibility-IDX Broker, iHomefinder dsIDXPress-
Google maps-Yes-
Geo location-Yes-
Street view-Yes-
Front-end property submissions-Yes-
Floor plans-Yes-
Paid membership / submissions-Yes-
Property layouts-4-
Agent layouts-1-
Compare properties-Yes-
Child properties-Yes-
Booking---
Property reviews-Yes-
Custom post types-4-
Custom slider-Yes-
ADS Ad systemYes--
Adsense supportYes--
Background image ad---
Custom adsYes--
PERFORMANCE CSS file size142 kb1.41 mb1.0 mb
Overall speedMediumSlowSlow
Performance documentationYes--
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings77344185
User rating
LearnabilityEasyMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYes-
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyBeginnerMediumMedium
ExplanationsLess DetailedDetailedLess Detailed
Explicit screen shotsYesYesYes
Video tutorialsYes-Yes
Search option---
Extra documentation---
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsShortcodes IndepVisual Composer, Revolution Slider, Houzez Login Register, Houzez Theme - FunctionalityArk Theme Core, Fresh Framework, Revolution Slider, Fresh Performance Cache, Fresh Custom Code, Fresh File Editor, Fresh Favicon, Fresh Menu Item Limit Fix
VALUE Price$59$59$29
Value for the moneyVery goodVery goodGood
Overall score78%80%73%
Read reviewRead reviewRead review