FX: Black Friday & Christmas vs GM Snow Effect
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 2, 2026 for FX, Oct 14, 2026 for GM Snow Effect.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: FX 4.8 from 318 reviews and GM Snow Effect 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for FX and $1.99/month for GM Snow Effect.
- FX lists 11 features GM Snow Effect’s listing doesn’t mention, including 3D animations, Animation control, Backgrounds.
Head to head
UK/England, Fireworks, Hearts, Butterfly, Snow, Glitter & more
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Development Stores
- · For development & partner stores only
- · Payment will be activated on upgrade
- · Unlimited access to all of the features
Monthly Plan
- · 100+ 3D falling effects for every season
- · 300+ decorations
- · Can show in specific pages of your store
- · Schedule effects (Yearly Plan only)
Free
Basic
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFX: 3D Seasonal Effects adds a snow effect, falling effects, decorations and games to your store so shoppers feel the holiday mood. Pick from 200+ effects: Christmas (Navidad) snow and snowfall, Christmas lights, Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) sale effects, New Year fireworks, confetti, hearts, glitter and more.
Create a magical shopping experience with our Snow Effect app! Instantly add falling snowflakes to your Shopify store to holiday spirit and engage customers. Easy to install, no coding required. Customize snow style, speed, and intensity to match your brand. Perfect for Christmas, New Year, and winter promotions. Bring a festive vibe to your store in seconds!
- Add cute super effects animations for the holiday like snowfall, hearts and more
- 200+ all-year holiday themes for every sale, promotion and birthday celebration
- Effects Scheduler: Automatically apply animation effects and decors at any date
- Effects Timeout: The falling effect & decorations can disappear after some time
- Choose your festival to match snow effects with seasonal themes.
- Control the size of snowflakes to fit your store's unique style.
- Adjust snowflake speed for a calm or dynamic festive effect.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  FX |  GM Snow Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | FX | GM Snow Effect |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 318(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 14 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 20% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | FX | GM Snow Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month | $1.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | FX | GM Snow Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #2(ahead) | #59 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 on Review surge in Animation and effects | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jan 17, 2020 | May 12, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Effective Apps | Gravity Master |
FAQ
FX and GM Snow Effect: common questions
- Is FX or GM Snow Effect cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for FX and $1.99/month for GM Snow Effect. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, FX or GM Snow Effect?
- On the Shopify App Store: FX 4.8 from 318 reviews and GM Snow Effect 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- FX lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as 3D animations, Animation control, Backgrounds, Color. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 2, 2026 for FX, Oct 14, 2026 for GM Snow Effect; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 2, 2026 for FX, Oct 14, 2026 for GM Snow Effect. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.