Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Create, import, update & send gift cards in bulk. Refund on gift card. Discount codes & store credit
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Automate returns, exchanges, credit & EU withdrawal. Keep the sale with exchange first automation.
| Metric | Gift Card Factory | ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 60 | ★ 108 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 4 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2021 | May 2016 |
Gift Card Factory and ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Gift Card Factory at Free plan available, ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges at Free trial 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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: Gift Card Factory audit • ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges audit
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| Keyword | Gift Card Factory | ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges |
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| credit | #12 | #14 |
| return | #23 | #7 |
| returns and | #21 | #9 |
| returns and exchanges | #24 | #9 |
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Both Gift Card Factory and ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges offer paid plans only. Gift Card Factory starts at Free plan available; ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Gift Card Factory (5.0★, 60 reviews) and ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges (4.9★, 108 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Gift Card Factory holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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. ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges has the deeper published review base (108 vs 60), 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.
Gift Card Factory typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (60 reviews). ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (108 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. Gift Card Factory and ReturnZap Returns & Exchanges 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 Gift Card Factory" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
