Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Referral program software that builds brand trust, increases brand advocators and generates revenue.
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Influencer-marketing platform to help brands effortlessly manage ambassador and creator programs.
| Metric | AfterShip Referral & Affiliate | Pattern Creators |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 1.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1k | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2021 | Jun 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, AfterShip Referral & Affiliate is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Pattern Creators's 1.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: AfterShip Referral & Affiliate at Free plan available, Pattern Creators at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
AfterShip Referral & Affiliate has the larger user base (1,033 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Pattern Creators's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to AfterShip Referral & Affiliate; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Pattern Creators's 1-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than AfterShip Referral & Affiliate's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: AfterShip Referral & Affiliate audit • Pattern Creators audit
| Keyword | AfterShip Referral & Affiliate | Pattern Creators |
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| affiliate | #13 | Not ranked |
| affiliate program | #20 | Not ranked |
| affiliate programs | #23 | Not ranked |
Both AfterShip Referral & Affiliate and Pattern Creators offer paid plans only. AfterShip Referral & Affiliate starts at Free plan available; Pattern Creators starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AfterShip Referral & Affiliate has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 1,033 reviews) compared to Pattern Creators (1.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
AfterShip Referral & Affiliate holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 1.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AfterShip Referral & Affiliate has the deeper published review base (1,033 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
AfterShip Referral & Affiliate typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,033 reviews). Pattern Creators typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. AfterShip Referral & Affiliate and Pattern Creators both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Pattern Creators" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
