Referral Gem ‑ Refer a Friend vs Referral Rocket & Affiliate
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Referral Gem, Oct 15, 2026 for Referral Rocket & Affiliate.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Referral Gem and $19/month for Referral Rocket & Affiliate.
- Referral Gem lists 7 features Referral Rocket & Affiliate’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Custom branding, Custom domain.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · Basic referral analytics
- · Post-purchase share widget
- · Up to 50 referral links
- · WhatsApp, SMS and copy link sharing
Growth
- · 14-day free trial
- · Automatic Shopify discount code rewards
- · CSV export
- · Fraud detection and self-referral block
- · Klaviyo integration
- · Real-time revenue attribution dashboard
Pro
- · 14-day free trial
- · Advanced fraud detection
- · Everything in Growth
- · Priority support
- · Weekly email digest reports
- · Welcome discounts for referred customers
Starter
Basic
Pro
Enterprise
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureReferral Gem adds a word-of-mouth programme to your Shopify store in minutes. After every purchase, customers get a unique share link they can send via WhatsApp, SMS, or copy. When a friend orders using that link, Shopify discount codes are issued automatically - no manual work.
Referral Rocket enables Shopify stores to scale their business through powerful referral and affiliate marketing programs. It simplifies creating, managing, and tracking referral programs, driving customer acquisition and increasing sales. By automating rewards, tracking performance, and integrating seamlessly with your store, Referral Rocket saves time while maximizing ROI.
- Automatic referral links after every purchase — WhatsApp, SMS, and copy
- Shopify discount codes issued instantly when a referred order is placed
- Fraud detection blocks self-referrals, duplicate IPs, and velocity abuse
- Customizable Affiliate Programs - Build and manage affiliate campaigns tailored
- Automated Referral Tracking - Seamlessly track referrals and rewards in real-tim
- Reward Management - Reward customers for via gift cards and other options
- Gamified Rewards System - Engage customers with points and leaderboards
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 |  Referral Gem |  Referral Rocket & Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Referral Gem | Referral Rocket & Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Referral Gem | Referral Rocket & Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 15 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Referral Gem | Referral Rocket & Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #124(ahead) | #208 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 20, 2026 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Valar Digital | Referral Rocket |
FAQ
Referral Gem and Referral Rocket & Affiliate: common questions
- Is Referral Gem or Referral Rocket & Affiliate cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Referral Gem and $19/month for Referral Rocket & Affiliate. 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?
- Referral Gem lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Custom branding, Custom domain, Custom registration. Referral Rocket & Affiliate lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk payouts, Custom commission, Fraud protection, Gift card payouts. 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 13, 2026 for Referral Gem, Oct 15, 2026 for Referral Rocket & Affiliate; 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 13, 2026 for Referral Gem, Oct 15, 2026 for Referral Rocket & Affiliate. 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.