Gift Card Factory vs Returns & Exchanges by aico

Based on the data on this page, Gift Card Factory is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Returns & Exchanges by aico's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Gift Card Factory at Free plan available, Returns & Exchanges by aico 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.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Gift Card Factory; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Returns & Exchanges by aico's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Gift Card Factory'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.

Is Gift Card Factory or Returns & Exchanges by aico cheaper?

Both Gift Card Factory and Returns & Exchanges by aico offer paid plans only. Gift Card Factory starts at Free plan available; Returns & Exchanges by aico starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Gift Card Factory or Returns & Exchanges by aico?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Gift Card Factory does carry the larger published review base (60 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Gift Card Factory or Returns & Exchanges by aico?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Gift Card Factory has the deeper published review base (60 vs 0), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Gift Card Factory typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (60 reviews). Returns & Exchanges by aico typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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.

Can I migrate data between Gift Card Factory and Returns & Exchanges by aico?

Migration support varies by app and category. Gift Card Factory and Returns & Exchanges by aico 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 Returns & Exchanges by aico" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.