Retainful Email Marketing, SMS for Shopify App Store
By Retainful
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS is the #34 ranked email marketing app on Shopify, with a 4.4 average rating from 28 reviews, with a free plan available, as of Sep 7, 2026.
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS is a Shopify App Store app by Retainful, launched April 2020. With a rating of 4.4★ from 28 reviews, it currently ranks #34 in the Email marketing category.
AppRanks data: Retainful Email Marketing, SMS ranks #34 in Email marketing on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 10% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS is a well-rated Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Email marketing category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 28 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. 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
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Retainful — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (28) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Retainful Email Marketing, SMS
How Retainful Email Marketing, SMS works
Retainful combines email marketing, SMS campaigns in one dashboard for Shopify stores. Create automated workflows that recover abandoned carts, welcome new customers, and drive repeat purchases through next order coupons. Build your contact list with customizable popups and forms that convert visitors into leads. The drag-and-drop email builder includes 100+ professional templates. One transparent bill for all channels delivers better ROI.
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Key features
- Grow your email and phone number list with signup forms and popups
- Recover abandoned carts fast with one-click targeted campaigns.
- Run omni-channel flows with Email, SMS marketing automation.
- Create & send emails newsletters effortlessly with 100+ ready-to-use templates.
- Automate cart recovery, re-engagement, welcome, post-purchase messages & more.
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Abandoned Cart RecoveryAutomatically follow up with customers who leave items in their cart.common
- AI AnalyticsUtilize AI-driven analytics tools for actionable insights and reporting.common
- Store AnnouncementsDisplay important announcements to your customers on your storefront.
- Automated Email CampaignsSend automated email campaigns to nurture leads and drive conversions.common
- Back-In-Stock AlertsNotify customers when out-of-stock products are available again.common
- Cart Abandonment EmailsAutomatically send emails to remind customers about their abandoned carts.common
- Checkout ProcessStreamline the checkout process to enhance customer experience and reduce cart abandonment.common
- Checkout EmailsSend emails related to the checkout process to enhance customer experience.differentiator
- Consent CollectionCollect user consent for data processing and compliance.common
- Custom CampaignsCreate tailored marketing campaigns to engage your audience effectively.common
- Data Import and ExportEasily import and export data in bulk for efficient management.common
- Percentage and Volume DiscountsApply percentage and volume discounts to incentivize purchases.common
- Drip CampaignsAutomate a series of emails to nurture leads over time with drip campaigns.differentiator
- EditorUtilize a powerful editor for modifying and enhancing your content.common
- Email AutomationAutomate your email marketing campaigns for better engagement and efficiency.common
- Email Capture FormsGrow your email list by capturing customer emails through forms.common
- Email Domain ManagementManage and configure your email domains for better deliverability.common
- Email Capture Pop-UpsCollect email addresses with targeted email capture pop-ups.
- Exit-Intent PopupsCapture visitor attention with popups when they intend to leave your site.common
- Follow-Up EmailsAutomate follow-up emails to engage customers and drive repeat business.common
- Geolocation ServicesUtilize geolocation to enhance customer experiences and location-based services.common
- Insights and TipsReceive actionable insights and tips to improve your store's performance.common
- Live Chat SupportEngage with support agents in real-time through live chat.common
- LocalizationAdapt your content and offerings to different languages and regions.common
- Email NewslettersCreate and send newsletters to keep customers informed and engaged.common
- Opt-In Pop-UpsUse consent pop-ups to collect customer information and preferences.common
- Custom Pop-UpsCreate targeted pop-ups for promotions, reviews, and discounts to engage visitors.common
- Promotional CampaignsRun various promotional campaigns to boost sales and attract customers.common
- ReportingGenerate and view reports on various metrics and data.common
- Rule-Based TriggersImplement triggers based on defined rules for automated actions.differentiator
- Audience SegmentationDivide your audience into targeted segments for personalized marketing.common
- SMS Capture ListCollect and manage a list of SMS subscribers for marketing.differentiator
- SMS Marketing CampaignsCreate and manage targeted SMS marketing campaigns.common
- SMS Capture Pop-UpsEngage visitors and collect phone numbers with SMS pop-ups.
- Tagging SystemImplement a tagging system to enhance organization and searchability.common
- Customer Targeting FeaturesUtilize targeting options to reach specific customer demographics effectively.common
- Template ManagementCreate and manage templates for consistent branding and messaging.common
- Order Tracking FeaturesProvide customers with tracking information for their orders.common
- Unlimited Contact ManagementManage an unlimited number of contacts in your database.niche
- Unlimited FormsCreate and manage an unlimited number of forms for data collection.common
- Upsell and Cross-Sell EmailsSend targeted emails to encourage customers to purchase additional products.common
- Welcome EmailsSend personalized welcome emails to new customers after sign-up.common
- Win-Back EmailsSend targeted emails to re-engage customers who haven't purchased recently.common
- Automated Workflow ManagementCreate and manage automated workflows to streamline processes.common
- Email Marketing AutomationAutomate your email marketing campaigns to reach customers effectively.differentiator
- SMS AutomationAutomate SMS communications for order updates and customer engagement.niche
Pricing plans
Free
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Pro14/month
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Category rankings
As of Sep 8, 2026- Email marketing#34of 342Top 10%
- Pop-up#58of 492Top 12%
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Competitors & alternatives
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked email marketing apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Retainful Email Marketing, SMS?
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 4.4-star rating from 28 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2020. It is listed under the Email marketing 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 Retainful.
Is Retainful Email Marketing, SMS free?
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Pro unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Retainful Email Marketing, SMS?
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Email marketing category on Shopify.
Where does Retainful Email Marketing, SMS rank on Shopify?
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS currently sits at position #34 in the Email marketing category on Shopify. That places it in the top 10% of 342 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 Retainful Email Marketing, SMS integrate with?
Retainful Email Marketing, SMS lists 3 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Checkout, HubSpot, Zapier. 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.