Metapic vs Refersion Affiliate Marketing
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 1, 2026 for Metapic, Nov 2, 2026 for Refersion Affiliate Marketing.
The short answer
- Refersion Affiliate Marketing is detected on 243× as many Shopify stores as Metapic: 2,921 vs 12 as of Nov 1, 2026 for Metapic, Nov 2, 2026 for Refersion Affiliate Marketing.
- Only Refersion Affiliate Marketing lists a free plan.
- Refersion Affiliate Marketing lists 33 features Metapic’s listing doesn’t mention, including ACH payments, Achievement tracking, Analytics.
Head to head
Track Brand Reps, Ambassadors, Influencer & Affiliate Programs
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Poland
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Marketplace
- · Affiliates can view and apply
- · List Offer in the Refersion Marketplace
- · Publish a percent of sale offer
Launch
- · % of Sale or Subscription commissions
- · First party tracking domain (no cookies)
- · One‑click payouts- includes PayPal
- · Unlimited affiliates
- · Unlimited clicks & conversions
Growth
- · 30+ email & marketing integrations
- · Everything in Launch plus...
- · Flat-rate, SKU & tiered commissions
- · Live chat support
- · Multi-currency support
- · Multi-domain support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShopify-based Brands need to use this app in order to make sure they can track the performance of their creators on the Metapic platform. This app makes the process of installing the tracking setup easier and straightforward.
Refersion helps Shopify brands build and scale their affiliate marketing program with our cookieless 1st party tracking links. Onboard, track, recruit, and pay any affiliate, influencer, or publisher, whether it is for a single product, a subscription or a complex multi-level business. Build commission offers that fit your business. Integration is easy, with no dev teams required.
- Easier to instal tracking setup for affiliate tracking
- Get a key/code from Metapic to activate the app and no extra steps needed
- Easily ensure the tracking is setup correct with a test order
- Track unlimited affiliates with unlimited offers, custom commissions & rewards
- Reliable, first-party tracking ensuring accurate commission payments
- Recruit top customers as ambassadors or brand reps with post-purchase pop-up
- Get discovered by new affiliates in the Refersion Marketplace
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 |  Refersion Affiliate Marketing | |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 12 | 2,921(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +12 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 48 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 26% |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | Germany, Netherlands, Poland | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Refersion Affiliate Marketing | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1,066 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 60% |
Pricing
| Measure | Refersion Affiliate Marketing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $39/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Refersion Affiliate Marketing | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #21 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #7 in Affiliate programs |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 28, 2025 | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Metapic Sweden AB | Refersion, Inc. |
FAQ
Metapic and Refersion Affiliate Marketing: common questions
- Which is more popular, Metapic or Refersion Affiliate Marketing?
- Refersion Affiliate Marketing is detected on 243× as many Shopify stores as Metapic: 2,921 vs 12 as of Nov 1, 2026 for Metapic, Nov 2, 2026 for Refersion Affiliate Marketing.
- Is Metapic or Refersion Affiliate Marketing cheaper?
- Only Refersion Affiliate Marketing 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Metapic lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Tracking. Refersion Affiliate Marketing lists 33 the others don’t mention, such as ACH payments, Achievement tracking, Analytics, Auto-payments. 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 1, 2026 for Metapic, Nov 2, 2026 for Refersion Affiliate Marketing; 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 1, 2026 for Metapic, Nov 2, 2026 for Refersion Affiliate Marketing. 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.