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Best Shopify apps for gift and occasion stores (October 2026)
Bought for someone else on a deadline. Gift wrap and messages, delivery date pickers, gift cards, personalisation and order-by cut-offs decide whether the store wins the seasonal peak.
Covers Gift boxes, Hampers, Personalised gifts, Flowers, Cards and stationery, Wedding and party. Each category below keeps the published ranking; nothing is reordered for this page.
Categories in the stack
11
Apps ranked across them
292
Core categories
3
Reviews behind the ranking
18,203
top 3 per category
The stack, category by category
Top five per category. Core categories first, then the ones most stores in this group add later.
- Gift wrap and messages Core
- Delivery and pickup Core
- Gift cards Core
- Custom products - Other Usually needed
- Product bundles Usually needed
- Shipping rates Usually needed
- Custom file upload Situational
- Countdown timer Situational
- Product reviews Situational
- Email marketing Situational
- Pop-ups Situational
Core
Gift wrap and messages: 3 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gift Wrap ‑ Upsell Gift WrapSimple Gift Wrap with custom message and upsell option | 2.9(8) | 8 | 0 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2018 | none listed | Emerging |
| 2 |  ギフトラッピング＆のし専用アプリ贈り物に必要なラッピングとのしの設定項目をカート画面に追加できます。 | 5.0(1) | 1 | 0 | $9.80/month | No | 14 days | No | 2021 | none listed | New |
| 3 |  SwipewrapDigital Gift Wrap for your Physical Products & Gift Cards | No ratings yet | 0 | n/a | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2020 | gift cards | New |
Core
Delivery and pickup: 59 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ako Taiwan CVS Pickup EinvoiceProvide CVS pickup options and e-invoice for your customers | 4.9(154) | 154 | 3 | $29/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2020 | Carrier Service, ECPay | Leader |
| 2 |  Zasilkovna • Packeta PickupZásilkovna (Packeta) pickup points, automatic export and COD. | 4.9(86) | 86 | 3 | $9.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2019 | FoxPost, InPost, Packeta +1 | Established |
| 3 |  Mondial Relay Inpost OfficialExpéditions en Point Relais & à l'International | 4.1(109) | 109 | 3 | $14.90/month | No | 7 days | No | 2018 | Mondial Relay | Leader |
| 4 |  Parcely.appLet customers choose pick-up points and lockers in the EU | 4.6(64) | 64 | 3 | $3.95/month | No | 14 days | No | 2019 | DPD, GLS ParcelShop, Itella Smartpost +3 | Established |
| 5 |  Zipcode Checker ‑ ZipproverPostcode check + smart ETA to boost shopper trust &... | 4.8(39) | 39 | 1 | $4.99/month | Yes | 5 days | Yes | 2020 | none listed | Emerging |
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Core
Gift cards: 2 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Selling PointMigrate unlimited Gift Cards in bulk from any website or... | 5.0(49) | 49 | 1 | $49.99/month | No | none | Yes | 2021 | none listed | Emerging |
| 2 |  99minds Gift Card & LoyaltyLaunch a Physical & Digital Gift Card Program | 4.7(41) | 41 | 3 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2021 | Active Campaign, Dotdigital, Hubspot +3 | Emerging |
Usually needed
Custom products - Other: 8 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PC ‑ Custom Product OptionsAdd variant option to personalizing and customizing products | 4.7(1,180) | 1,180 | 10 | $8.90/month | Yes | 14 days | Yes | 2012 | file upload, Product Customizer, Product Options +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  Size SwatchShow size swatches & availability on your collection page | 4.9(35) | 35 | 0 | $9.99/month | No | 14 days | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 3 |  Varia ‑ variants on collectionShow variants on collection pages as separate products | 4.2(38) | 38 | 1 | $29.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 4 |  PX Variants & Product OptionsProduct Customizer & Variants Options with Smart AI Generator | 3.9(26) | 26 | 3 | $9.95/month | Yes | none | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 5 |  Frame It EasySell art & photos with print & frame, US dropship... | 3.9(5) | 5 | 0 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2021 | none listed | Emerging |
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Usually needed
Product bundles: 6 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FoxKit: Upsell & Bundles AppAOV+ with bundles, cart upsell, volume discounts & low stock | 4.9(379) | 379 | 34 | $19/month | Yes | 14 days | Yes | 2021 | Ali Reviews, Judge.me, Yotpo, Automizely, Adoric, StoreSEO, eComposer, PageFly, GemPages +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  Jobo Bundles & AddonsCreate a bundle with a discount and increase revenue | 1.8(3) | 3 | 0 | $7.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2019 | none listed | New |
| 3 |  Product Bundles: Fast CheckoutOffer Discounts and Free Shipping to your customers by Bundles | 5.0(2) | 2 | 0 | $9.90/month | No | 7 days | No | 2019 | none listed | New |
| 4 |  Aries Prodesign Outfit BuilderA Smart Solution for Creating & Selling Product Bundle | 5.0(1) | 1 | 0 | $5/month | No | 14 days | No | 2019 | none listed | New |
| 5 |  Hubify Product Bundles OfferOffer discounted price as a product bundle | 5.0(1) | 1 | 0 | $6.99/month | Yes | 7 days | No | 2021 | none listed | New |
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Usually needed
Shipping rates: 64 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Advanced Shipping Rate ManagerAdvanced Shipping Rates and Rules Made Simple! | 5.0(214) | 214 | 3 | $155/month | No | 7 days | No | 2014 | Delivery Estimates, Duties and Taxes, FedEx One +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  netParcelSave on UPS, Purolator, & Canada Post + Real-Time Duties... | 4.9(178) | 178 | 3 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2013 | Canada Post, GLS, ICS +3 | Leader |
| 3 | Ako Taiwan CVS Pickup EinvoiceProvide CVS pickup options and e-invoice for your customers | 4.9(154) | 154 | 3 | $29/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2020 | Carrier Service, ECPay | Leader |
| 4 |  Zonos Duty and TaxCalculate and collect duty, tax, fees at checkout w/remittance | 4.4(159) | 159 | 3 | $2500/year | No | 14 days | No | 2017 | DHL Express, FedEx, UPS +1 | Leader |
| 5 |  ClickShip | Shipping PlatformSave on Shipping & simplify fulfillment through automations | 4.6(181) | 181 | 1 | $9.99/month | Yes | 30 days | No | 2017 | Amazon, Canada Post, Day & Ross +3 | Leader |
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Situational
Custom file upload: 5 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inkybay ‑ Product PersonalizerProduct customization & configurator with live preview options | 4.4(169) | 169 | 3 | $19.99/month | No | 21 days | No | 2017 | PageFly Page Builder, Product Customizer, Zapier (add-on) | Leader |
| 2 |  Kickflip product configuratorsVisual product personalizer boosting engagement & sales | 4.4(136) | 136 | 3 | $59/month | No | 14 days | No | 2020 | none listed | Established |
| 3 |  File Uploads by UploadKitSeamless file uploads for personalized products | 3.8(86) | 86 | 3 | $9.95/month | Yes | 7 days | No | 2018 | Dropbox, Facebook, Google Drive +3 | Established |
| 4 |  AnyAsset ‑ Digital DownloadsSell digital products such as Music, Videos, E-books PDF's... | 5.0(4) | 4 | 0 | $10/month | No | 15 days | No | 2020 | none listed | New |
| 5 |  Anywhere Custom FormsMake multiple custom forms and display on the website. | No ratings yet | 0 | n/a | $4.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2018 | none listed | New |
Situational
Countdown timer: 17 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hextom: Countdown Timer BarBoost sales with countdown timer & urgency, flash sales | 4.9(765) | 765 | 21 | $9.99/month | Yes | 7 days | Yes | 2015 | Hextom: Translate & Currency | Leader |
| 2 |  Timex Low Stock Urgency TimerUrgency & FOMO low stock countdown timer bar & cart... | 4.8(240) | 240 | 4 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2020 | none listed | Leader |
| 3 |  ROCKET Sales Pop Up & FOMOBoost Sales Conversions w/ FOMO, Urgency & Sales Popup Widgets | 4.3(139) | 139 | 1 | $5/month | No | 14 days | No | 2015 | Cart Reserved, Countdown Timer, In Cart Upsell +3 | Established |
| 4 |  Urgency Bear Countdown TimerPowerful stock countdown & countdown timer to increase FOMO | 4.6(79) | 79 | 0 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2020 | none listed | Established |
| 5 |  Pushdaddy Countdown TimerCapture the attention of buyers in a unique way with... | 4.1(90) | 90 | 0 | $4.75/month | Yes | none | No | 2019 | none listed | Established |
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Situational
Product reviews: 29 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Reputon Customer Reviews AppGet genuine Trustpilot or Google reviews with automated emails | 4.9(1,167) | 1,167 | 154 | $9.99/month | Yes | none | Yes | 2018 | Aftership, Email, facebook reviews +2 | Leader |
| 2 |  LAI Product Reviews AppConvert more with product reviews, photos, testimonials | 4.9(563) | 563 | 112 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2020 | BON Loyalty Program & Rewards, GemPages Landing Page Builder, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS +1 | Leader |
| 3 |  REVIEWS.io Product Reviews AppCollect product reviews, star ratings, testimonials, UGC + Q&A | 4.7(772) | 772 | 63 | $19/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2014 | Attentive, Google, Gorgias +2 | Leader |
| 4 |  Judge.me Ali Reviews ImporterImport AliExpress reviews and grow your dropshipping store | 4.9(240) | 240 | 100 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2018 | Ali Express, Aliexpress, AliExpress Reviews +2 | Established |
| 5 |  TrustReviews: Product ReviewsCollect product reviews & UGC. Amazon and Aliexpress importer | 4.7(310) | 310 | 4 | $13.99/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2021 | Google Shopping, Klaviyo, Love Loyalty +3 | Established |
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Situational
Email marketing: 53 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shopify MessagingEmail, SMS, and WhatsApp marketing made for commerce | 4.8(4,654) | 4,654 | 1,193 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2020 | none listed | Leader |
| 2 |  Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMSEmail marketing, SMS, & WhatsApp that turn messages into sales | 4.7(3,375) | 3,375 | 776 | $15/month | Yes | none | No | 2012 | Aftership, Gorgias, Meta Advertising +3 | Leader |
| 3 |  Mailchimp Email SMS MarketingDrive sales with email marketing, SMS, forms, and automation | 4.8(1,518) | 1,518 | 408 | $13/month | Yes | none | No | 2018 | 2048 Variants, Judge.me, QuickBooks Online +2 | Leader |
| 4 |  Orderly Emails ‑ Templates AppCustomizable email templates: boost your brand and marketing | 3.8(772) | 772 | 78 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2016 | Email, Marketing Automations, OrderlyPrint +2 | Leader |
| 5 |  ONE: AI, Pop Up, SMS MarketingGrow sales with AI email marketing, SMS, spin wheel and... | 4.9(1,002) | 1,002 | 0 | $9/month | Yes | 10 days | No | 2019 | ChatGPT (OpenAI), One.Store AI, Google & YouTube, eBay, Amazon, Klaviyo, MailChimp, Omnisend +3 | Leader |
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Situational
Pop-ups: 60 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Attrac Popup, Announcement BarAdd bar, banner, pop up window, marquee header,countdown timer | 5.0(1,179) | 1,179 | 360 | $8.99/month | Yes | 7 days | Yes | 2018 | Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Omnisend +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  RevenueHunt Product Quiz MakerProduct recommendation quizzes builder to boost leads & sales | 4.9(463) | 463 | 60 | $39/month | Yes | 15 days | Yes | 2019 | Google Analytics, Klaviyo, Meta Pixel +3 | Leader |
| 3 |  Poptin Exit Popup Email Pop UpGrow Sales, Email & SMS with Exit Intent Popup, Spin... | 4.9(346) | 346 | 43 | $25/month | Yes | none | No | 2017 | ActiveCampaign, Hubspot, Klaviyo +3 | Established |
| 4 |  Yeps Announcement Bar BannerAdd bar banner, pops, countdown timer bar, header, email popup | 5.0(198) | 198 | 24 | $6.99/month | Yes | 7 days | Yes | 2017 | Klaviyo, Mailchimp | Established |
| 5 |  Pify AI Contact Form BuilderEasy to build customization forms, support form, return forms | 4.7(484) | 484 | 3 | $4.99/month | Yes | 5 days | No | 2020 | Google, Klaviyo, Mailchimp +3 | Leader |
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Data as of Oct 15, 2026, from the public Shopify App Store listing. How the numbers are computed: methodology.