Referral Program ‑ Shopjar vs Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 6, 2026 for Referral Program, Oct 14, 2026 for Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Referral Program 4.9 from 161 reviews and Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only Referral Program lists a free plan.
- Referral Program lists 39 features Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates’s listing doesn’t mention, including Achievement tracking, Affiliate links, Affiliate programs.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Email Notifications
- · Floating referral widget
- · Referral Program
- · Unique referral coupons via Safe Links
- · Unique referral links & coupon codes
- · Unlimited members / orders / rewards
Essential
- · Email Notifications
- · Landing pages & post purchase popups
- · Referral program
- · Reports & Analytics
- · Self-referral fraud protection
- · Unique referral coupons via Safe Links
Starter
- · Affiliate Program
- · All Essential features +
- · Discount & store credit rewards
- · Member portal to track sales & payouts
- · Recruit with signup forms, landing pages
- · Track referral sales automatically
Growth
- · 700+ reward types via Tremendous
- · Advanced Fraud Protection
- · All features in Starter +
- · Branded Emails & Sending domain
- · Cash payouts via ACH, Venmo & more
- · Klaviyo & PayPal Integration
Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBoost sales with Shopjar – the all-in-one Shopify referral, refer-a-friend & affiliate program app. Let customers and influencers share unique referral links or coupon codes on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube. Track every referral, reward them with discounts, cash or store credit, and turn word-of-mouth into repeat sales.
Spreadsta helps Shopify stores increase sales & reach new customers by using the power of Affiliates, Customer Referral Promotions & Social Networks. Customers can INSTANTLY unlock a discount code by simply sharing the promo with their best friends over a chat channel like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. This benefits the store and creates a positive experience for customers and their friends.
- Setup a referral program with unique referral links & reward coupons in minutes
- Publish a landing page + post purchase popups to promote your referral program
- Launch an affiliate program & manage affiliates, commissions & payouts easily
- Ready made, customisable affiliate signup forms & affiliate portal
- RUN automated Referral Rewards in mins with the “Share the Love" default Promo.
- INVITE your existing customers to a Referral Promo to share with their friends.
- TRACK how the promotions are spreading and reaching NEW customers.
- VIEW new Traffic, Customers & Sales in real-time and measure their performances.
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 Program |  Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 574 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +6 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 11 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 14% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Referral Program | Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 161(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 10 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 8% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Referral Program | Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $7/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Referral Program | Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #4 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #24 in Affiliate programs | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 27, 2022 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | Not published |
| Developer | Shopjar | Schaefer Importing |
FAQ
Referral Program and Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates: common questions
- Is Referral Program or Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates cheaper?
- Only Referral Program 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, Referral Program or Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates?
- On the Shopify App Store: Referral Program 4.9 from 161 reviews and Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Referral Program lists 39 the others don’t mention, such as Achievement tracking, Affiliate links, Affiliate programs, Analytics. 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 6, 2026 for Referral Program, Oct 14, 2026 for Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates; 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 6, 2026 for Referral Program, Oct 14, 2026 for Spreadsta Referrals Affiliates. 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.