i=Change vs Lift: Charity and Donations
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026.
The short answer
- i=Change is detected on 1.4× as many Shopify stores as Lift: 228 vs 160 as of Nov 4, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: i=Change 5.0 from 17 reviews and Lift 4.9 from 13 reviews.
- Only Lift lists a free plan.
- i=Change lists 9 features Lift’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Auto-processing, Carbon offsetting.
Head to head
- Australia
- United States
- New Zealand
- 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.
Additional stores
- · NGO approval, onboarding and support
- · One time partner add-on site fee
First store
- · NGO approval, service setup, support
- · One time partner setup fee
Starter
- · Collect up to 10 donations a month
- · Support a single cause
Pro
- · Match customer donations
- · Multiple causes & campaigns
- · Take donations via POS
- · Unlimited donations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDrive growth and change. i=Change is an Impact Marketing platform that drives AOV, conversions and loyalty for brands, by making it simple to give back to vetted charities. Instead of relying on perform marketing and promotions - as consumers increasingly shop their values - you can now bring your impact to life in real-time across channels, to significantly drive engagement.
Whether you're a nonprofit or a brand that wants to do some good, Lift was built for you. Create engaging donation campaigns for any cause in minutes, and bring them to your customers wherever they are: online store, checkout and POS are all fully supported. There are no third parties - you stay in control of how and when donations you collect are passed on to your chosen causes.
- i=Change makes it simple to give back. We manage the entire giving journey.
- Discount less, feature your purpose. Drive engagement & conversions.
- Stick to a monthly donation budget by capping your giving.
- Re-engage customers with impact marketing about their project choices.
- For Nonprofits & Mission-Driven Brands – Raise funds directly through your store
- Customizable Giving Options – Enable round-ups, and donation tiers & match funds
- Seamless Store Integration – Donation widgets blend perfectly into your design.
- Multi-Channel Support – Works across Online Store and Shopify POS.
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 |  i=Change |  Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 228(ahead) | 160 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +7 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 8 |
| Big-brand share | 31% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Australia, United States, New Zealand | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | i=Change | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 17(ahead) | 13 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
i=Change and Lift: common questions
- Which is more popular, i=Change or Lift?
- i=Change is detected on 1.4× as many Shopify stores as Lift: 228 vs 160 as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Is i=Change or Lift cheaper?
- Only Lift 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, i=Change or Lift?
- On the Shopify App Store: i=Change 5.0 from 17 reviews and Lift 4.9 from 13 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- i=Change lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Auto-processing, Carbon offsetting, Email notifications. Lift lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Donation goals, Roundup amount. 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 4, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
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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 4, 2026. 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.