The 10 Best Refer Apps for Shopify
The top 10 apps merchants see when they search the Shopify App Store for refer, in the exact order the store ranks them. Only Shopify's organic ranking is shown, never sponsored ads.
Updated July 12, 2026 · Organic results only-
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Referral Candy & Affiliate
Refer a friend, referral & affiliate marketing, all in one app
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2
BLP Referral Program Affiliate
Refer a friend with referral & affiliate campaigns and rewards
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3
BLOY Loyalty Points & Rewards
Customer loyalty program w/ rewards program, VIP tiers, refer
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4
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
Drive referral sales loops with influencer & affiliate program
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Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards
Grow customer loyalty with points, rewards & VIP tiers
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Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy
Referral marketing with affiliate program & referral program
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7
Judge.me Product Reviews App
Collect unlimited product reviews, star ratings, testimonials
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8
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App
Retain customers with subscriptions, subscription box, bundles
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9
TrustWILL Loyalty & Referrals
Loyalty Rewards Program: Loyalty Points, Referral & VIP Tiers
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Casa Loyalty Rewards Program
Vip Tiers,Loyalty Program,Loyalty Points ,Gift Cards,Referrals
Built for Shopify
Built for ShopifyFrequently asked questions
Which is the best Refer app for Shopify?
Based on the Shopify App Store's own organic ranking for "refer", Referral Candy & Affiliate currently holds the #1 spot, with a 4.9 star rating across 1,451 reviews. The best choice for your store still depends on your requirements, so compare the top results above.
How is this ranking determined?
We record the organic results merchants actually see when searching the Shopify App Store for "refer", refreshed daily. Sponsored ("Ad") placements are excluded, so positions reflect Shopify's real search ranking rather than paid promotion. Source: the Shopify App Store search results for "refer", you can verify the current ranking there yourself.
Which Refer apps are Built for Shopify?
10 of the top 10 refer apps hold the Built for Shopify badge: Referral Candy & Affiliate, BLP Referral Program Affiliate, BLOY Loyalty Points & Rewards, UpPromote Affiliate Marketing, Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards and more.
What does the Built for Shopify badge mean?
Built for Shopify
Built for Shopify is the highest level of recognition Shopify awards an app. To earn
the badge, an app must meet Shopify's standards for safety, performance, ease of use,
and proven usefulness: it cannot slow down the admin, storefront, or checkout, must
integrate seamlessly into the Shopify admin, and must demonstrate quality through
installs, reviews, and ratings over time. When comparing similar apps, preferring
ones with the badge is a safe default.
Learn more about the Built for Shopify badge →
As of July 12, 2026, the top-ranked refer app on the Shopify App Store is Referral Candy & Affiliate, with a 4.9 star rating across 1,451 reviews. 10 of the top 10 carry the Built for Shopify badge, and the average rating is 4.9 stars across 61,396 reviews.
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