Referral Candy & Affiliate for Shopify App Store
Referral Candy & Affiliate is the #10 ranked affiliate program app on Shopify, with a 4.9 average rating from 1,450 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 10, 2026.
Referral Candy & Affiliate is a Shopify App Store app by ReferralCandy, launched September 2010. With a rating of 4.9★ from 1,450 reviews, it currently ranks #10 in the Affiliate program category.
AppRanks data: Referral Candy & Affiliate ranks #10 in Affiliate program on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 5% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Referral Candy & Affiliate is a category-leading Shopify app with an established review history. It is listed in the Affiliate program category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 1,450 reviews show steady adoption but the app hasn't crossed the heavy-volume bar yet. Review accumulation at this stage tends to come from segment-specific use cases rather than universal adoption, so fit-to-stack matters more than category-leader brand recognition. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +1,450 reviews provide statistical reliability for the rating average
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by ReferralCandy — established developer track record
Cons
- −Single-language listing (English and Spanish) — international merchants may need translation tooling
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About Referral Candy & Affiliate
How Referral Candy & Affiliate works
Grow your brand with referral & affiliate programs, instead of expensive ads. ReferralCandy helps you get more sales by rewarding loyal customers and working with affiliates. Our new Referral Expert, a built-in AI assistant, helps you launch and fine-tune campaigns from your store's real data. You already own the best acquisition channels: your own customers & affiliates. Automate your rewards and payouts, reward your customers to spread the word, and watch new orders come in.
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Key features
- Run multiple targeted referral and affiliate campaigns with accurate attribution
- Fully embedded into your Shopify store theme with app blocks and extensions
- Offer custom coupon codes, store credits, cash and custom rewards
- Works with Klaviyo, Recharge, Loop, Skio, Bold and all Shopify subscription apps
- Offer tiered rewards for affiliate and referral programs
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Achievement TrackingTrack user progress and accomplishments within a system or platform.Differentiator
- Affiliate Link ManagementCreate and manage affiliate links to track referrals and commissions.table-stakes
- Affiliate ProgramsSet up affiliate programs to expand your reach and drive sales through partnerships.Differentiator
- AnalyticsAccess and analyze data to gain insights into your business performance.table-stakes
- Appstle SubscriptionsManage and customize subscription plans for your customers.Common
- Automated RulesCreate rules that automate processes and actions within your system.table-stakes
- Automated TrackingAutomatically collect and analyze data without manual input.table-stakes
- Branded Returns PortalCreate a customized portal for managing product returns.table-stakes
- Bulk Link GenerationGenerate multiple links simultaneously for easier sharing and management.Differentiator
- Cash Back ProgramsProvide customers with cash back on their purchases to encourage loyalty.Common
- Checkout ProcessStreamline the checkout process to enhance customer experience and reduce cart abandonment.table-stakes
- Commission TrackingTrack and manage commissions for affiliates and partners effectively.table-stakes
- Coupon CodesCreate and manage coupon codes to attract customers and boost sales.Common
- Custom Branding SolutionsImplement custom branding strategies to enhance your market presence.table-stakes
- Custom Commission RatesSet personalized commission rates for affiliates or partners.table-stakes
- Custom DashboardsCreate interactive dashboards tailored to your analytics needs.table-stakes
- Customer AccountsAllow customers to create and manage their own accounts.Common
- Custom Form BuilderDesign and create tailored forms to meet specific business needs.Common
- Custom Links and DiscountsCreate personalized links for discounts and promotions.table-stakes
- Custom ProgramsDesign tailored programs to meet specific customer engagement needs.Common
- Custom Registration FormsCreate tailored registration forms to capture user information effectively.Common
- Custom RewardsDevelop personalized rewards to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.Common
- Percentage and Volume DiscountsApply percentage and volume discounts to incentivize purchases.table-stakes
- Email TrackingMonitor email opens, clicks, and engagement metrics in real-time.Differentiator
- Fraud PreventionImplement measures to prevent fraudulent activities in transactions.Common
- Holiday GiftsManage and promote holiday gift options and returns for customers.Common
- Language SupportEnable support for multiple languages in your store.
- Loop ManagementManage workflows and tasks efficiently with Loop's features.
- Page CreationBuild and design new pages for your online store easily.Common
- Performance BonusesOffer bonuses based on customer performance or spending levels.Common
- Real-Time TrackingMonitor shipments and inventory in real-time for better visibility.Common
- Referral ProgramEncourage customers to refer others and earn rewards.Differentiator
- Reward ProgramsCreate and manage reward programs to incentivize customer loyalty.Common
- Royalties ManagementManage and track royalties for content creators and partners.Differentiator
- Sales Pop-UpsPromote products and offers with engaging sales pop-ups.Differentiator
- SkioUtilize Skio for streamlined subscription management.
- Tiered BenefitsOffer different levels of benefits to customers based on their engagement or spending.Common
- Order Tracking FeaturesProvide customers with tracking information for their orders.table-stakes
- VIP TiersCreate tiered levels of VIP status to reward loyal customers differently.Common
- Compatibility SupportEnsure compatibility with various tools and services for seamless integration.
- Affiliate Marketing ManagementManage affiliate partnerships and track performance to boost sales.Common
- Campaign ManagementEfficiently manage and organize all your marketing campaigns in one place.Common
- Customer RewardsCreate a comprehensive rewards program to enhance customer loyalty.
- Referral Marketing ProgramsCreate and manage referral programs to incentivize customer recommendations.Common
Pricing plans
Basic39/month
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Grow79/month
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Most popular Scale249/month
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Enterprise799/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 10, 2026- Affiliate program#10of 249Top 5%
- Advertising#20of 25Top 80%
- Customer loyalty#24of 28Top 86%
- Loyalty and reward#25of 326Top 8%
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Keyword rankings
Referral Candy & Affiliate ranks for 19 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #6
- Rank #8
- Rank #5
Competitors & alternatives
Referral Candy & Affiliatedoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked affiliate program apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Referral Candy & Affiliate?
Referral Candy & Affiliate is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 1,450 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2010. It is listed under the Affiliate program category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by ReferralCandy.
Is Referral Candy & Affiliate free?
Referral Candy & Affiliate does not offer a permanent free plan on Shopify. Pricing starts at 39, and the listed tiers are Basic, Grow, Scale. Trial availability and exact billing terms are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and may change between refresh cycles, so always confirm the headline price on the source marketplace before installing.
Who uses Referral Candy & Affiliate?
Referral Candy & Affiliate is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base of 1,450 signals a mature user community spanning small, mid-market, and enterprise merchants. It is part of the Affiliate program category on Shopify.
Where does Referral Candy & Affiliate rank on Shopify?
Referral Candy & Affiliate currently sits at position #10 in the Affiliate program category on Shopify. That places it in the top 4% of 249 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.
What does Referral Candy & Affiliate integrate with?
Referral Candy & Affiliate lists 18 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Klaviyo, Recharge, Loop, Skio, Bold and all Shopify subscription apps, Offer tiered rewards for affiliate and referral programs, plus 12 additional integrations listed on the marketplace page. Integration data is mirrored from the live Shopify listing on each refresh, so the set above tracks whatever the developer has currently published — it does not reflect deeper compatibility AppRanks has not been able to verify from public data.