How does AppRanks pick the top Giveaways and contests apps for Shopify App Store?

Apps appear here because Shopify App Store itself classifies them under Giveaways and contests — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical Shopify marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.

How often does this giveaways and contests apps list update?

Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's Shopify marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose Shopify App Store's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.

What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?

"Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.

Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?

The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

63 Best Giveaways and contests Apps for Shopify (2026)

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#1
Giveaway Ninja • Giveaways
5.0(87)Free plan available
Ranks #1 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (87 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Pricing: Free plan available. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Giveaway Ninja • Giveaways holds a 5.0-star average across 87 reviews in the giveaways and contests category.
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#2
Gift Box • Free Gift Purchase
4.9(223)Free plan available
Ranks #2 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. A growing review traction (223 reviews) with a 4.9-star average. Pricing: Free plan available. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Gift Box • Free Gift Purchase holds a 4.9-star average across 223 reviews in the giveaways and contests category.
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#3
Profit Bundles & Mystery Boxes
4.9(73)Free plan available
Ranks #3 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 4.9★ across 73 reviews — early-stage review volume. Pricing: Free plan available. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Profit Bundles & Mystery Boxes holds a 4.9-star average across 73 reviews in the giveaways and contests category.
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#4
Clean Sweeps: Buy‑to‑Enter
5.0(22)Free plan available
Holds position #4 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (22 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Pricing: Free plan available. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#5
PineRaffle: Sweepstake Contest
4.2(33)Free plan available
Currently sits at #5 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a well-rated listing. An early-stage review volume (33 reviews) with a 4.2-star average. Pricing: Free plan available. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#6
Mysbox Mystery Boxes & Bundles
5.0(20)Free plan available
Holds position #6 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 5.0★ across 20 reviews — early-stage review volume. Pricing: Free plan available. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#7
SweepWidget Giveaways Contests
4.0(13)Free plan available
Currently sits at #7 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a well-rated listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (13 reviews, 4.0★ avg). Pricing: Free plan available. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#8
SweepPea: Buy‑to‑Enter Sweeps
4.9(9)Free plan available
Holds position #8 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (9 reviews) with a 4.9-star average. Pricing: Free plan available. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#9
ViralSweep Giveaways Contests
4.5(150)Free trial available
Currently sits at #9 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a highly rated listing. Tracks at 4.5★ across 150 reviews — growing review traction. Pricing: Free trial available. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#10
Happy Birthday Email by UW
5.0(145)Free trial available
Holds position #10 in the Shopify App Store giveaways and contests category as a category-leading listing. Currently has a growing review traction (145 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Pricing: Free trial available. Source: Shopify App Store's own published category position.
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At-a-glance comparison

Same data as the ranked cards, condensed into a sortable-by-eye grid: rating × review depth × pricing tier across the top 10 giveaways and contests apps on Shopify App Store.

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	Giveaway Ninja • Giveaways	5.0★	87	Free plan available
2	Gift Box • Free Gift Purchase	4.9★	223	Free plan available
3	Profit Bundles & Mystery Boxes	4.9★	73	Free plan available
4	Clean Sweeps: Buy‑to‑Enter	5.0★	22	Free plan available
5	PineRaffle: Sweepstake Contest	4.2★	33	Free plan available
6	Mysbox Mystery Boxes & Bundles	5.0★	20	Free plan available
7	SweepWidget Giveaways Contests	4.0★	13	Free plan available
8	SweepPea: Buy‑to‑Enter Sweeps	4.9★	9	Free plan available
9	ViralSweep Giveaways Contests	4.5★	150	Free trial available
10	Happy Birthday Email by UW	5.0★	145	Free trial available

Want to compare any two apps in detail (features, ratings trend, pricing plans side-by-side)? Open the head-to-head page from the "Compare to #N" link on each card above. Custom multi-app comparisons, historical rank trajectory, and CSV export are available on a paid plan.

Frequently asked

How does AppRanks pick the top Giveaways and contests apps for Shopify App Store?: Apps appear here because Shopify App Store itself classifies them under Giveaways and contests — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical Shopify marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.
How often does this giveaways and contests apps list update?: Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's Shopify marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose Shopify App Store's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.
What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?: "Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.
Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?: The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

Methodology details: /glossary/audit-score · /about.

The 10 Best Giveaways and contests Apps for Shopify App Store (2026)

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