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Shopify Flow vs XB
Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Shopify Flow | XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 14k | 6 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 943 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2017 | Nov 2025 |
XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y edges out Shopify Flow on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Flow at Free, XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y 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.
Shopify Flow has the larger user base (13,847 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y'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 XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Flow's 13,847-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y'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: Shopify Flow audit • XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y audit
| Keyword | Shopify Flow | XB |
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| workflows | #1 | Not ranked |
| workflow | #1 | Not ranked |
| workflow automation | #3 | Not ranked |
| buy get | Not ranked | #13 |
| bogo buy get | Not ranked | #24 |
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| Signal | Shopify Flow | XB |
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| Average rating | 4.7 ★ (14k) | 5.0 ★ (6) |
| Rating distribution | 585% 49% 33% 21% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +204 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +943 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +2.7k | — |
Both Shopify Flow and XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y offer paid plans only. Shopify Flow starts at Free; XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to Shopify Flow (4.7★ from 13,847 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★). 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. Shopify Flow has the deeper published review base (13,847 vs 6), 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.
Shopify Flow typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (13,847 reviews). XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 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.
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Migration support varies by app and category. Shopify Flow and XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y 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 XB: Free Gifts & Buy X Get Y" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
