GM Snow Effect vs SFX ‑ Snow Christmas Effects
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for GM Snow Effect, Nov 3, 2026 for SFX.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: GM Snow Effect 5.0 from 2 reviews and SFX 4.7 from 37 reviews.
- Only GM Snow Effect lists a free plan.
- GM Snow Effect lists 10 features SFX’s listing doesn’t mention, including Autumn, Custom events, Icons.
Head to head
- United States
- Denmark
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Basic
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCreate 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!
With Seasonal FX you can create mesmerizing effects to show your customers it's that time of the year again with more effects to be added soon. Decorate your store for Halloween, Christmas and New Year.
- 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.
- Snowfall with 8 different unique snowflake design pouring down at random
- Control the number of snowflake
- Clean theme level controls using App embed
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 |  GM Snow Effect |  SFX |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 4 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −9 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Electronics, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Denmark |
Reviews
| Measure | GM Snow Effect | SFX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 37(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | GM Snow Effect | SFX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 5 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | GM Snow Effect | SFX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #59 | #26(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #12 in Animation and effects |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 12, 2025 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Gravity Master | Astral |
FAQ
GM Snow Effect and SFX: common questions
- Is GM Snow Effect or SFX cheaper?
- Only GM Snow Effect lists a free plan. 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, GM Snow Effect or SFX?
- On the Shopify App Store: GM Snow Effect 5.0 from 2 reviews and SFX 4.7 from 37 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- GM Snow Effect lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Autumn, Custom events, Icons, Images. SFX lists 5 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 Oct 14, 2026 for GM Snow Effect, Nov 3, 2026 for SFX; 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 Oct 14, 2026 for GM Snow Effect, Nov 3, 2026 for SFX. 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.