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Browse Apps

Last updated on Jun 14, 2026

Browse Apps

Browse Apps gives you access to Ranksy's complete Shopify App Store database. Research competitors, discover market opportunities, and follow apps you want to track — all in one place.

Accessing Browse Apps

Click Explore in the sidebar, then select Browse Apps.

Searching for Apps

Search Bar

Use the search bar at the top of the Browse Apps page to search across the entire database:

  • App names
  • Developer names
  • Keywords in descriptions

Results update as you type (with a short debounce delay).

Search Tips

  • Partial names work: "down" finds "DownPay", "Countdown Timer", and more
  • Developer names: Search by company name to find all their apps
  • Case insensitive: "DOWNPAY" and "downpay" return the same results
  • Clear search: Click the × button to reset

Filtering Results

Opening Filters

Look for the Filters button next to the search bar. Click it to open the filter panel.

Available Filters

By Category

  • Select one or multiple categories
  • Find apps in your market or adjacent spaces

By Pricing

  • Free, Paid, or Freemium
  • Specific price ranges

By Rating

  • Set a minimum star rating (e.g. 4.0+)
  • Set a maximum to find apps that are struggling

By Review Count

  • Set minimum and maximum review counts
  • Find established apps or newer entrants

By Last Updated

  • Recently updated
  • Specific date ranges

Built for Shopify

  • Toggle ON to show only apps with the "Built for Shopify" badge
  • These apps meet Shopify's highest quality standards

Applying Filters

Filters apply automatically as you change them (400ms debounce). On some pages a manual Apply Filters button is shown — click it to confirm.

Clearing Filters

  • Click Clear Filters to reset all filters at once
  • Or remove individual filters directly — changes apply immediately

Sorting Results

Click column headers to sort:

Sort option Description
Relevance Best match for your search query
Rating Highest or lowest rated
Reviews Most or fewest reviews
Recently Updated Latest updates first
Name Alphabetical

Click the same header again to reverse the sort direction. An arrow (↑ or ↓) indicates the active sort.

App Cards

Each app card shows:

Element Description
App icon Visual identifier
App name Official name
Developer Publisher
Rating Star rating (1–5)
Review count Number of reviews
Categories Primary categories
Pricing Free, Paid, or Freemium
Actions Follow, View Details

Quick Actions

From any app card:

  • Follow — Add to your followed apps list
  • View — Open full app details

App Details Page

Click any app card to open its full profile.

Overview

  • Full description and screenshots
  • Pricing details
  • Developer information

Rankings Tab

  • Category rankings across all categories
  • Keyword rankings
  • Historical ranking trends

Reviews Tab

  • Recent reviews
  • Rating distribution
  • Common themes

Analytics Tab (Followed Apps)

For apps you follow:

  • Traffic estimates
  • Install trends
  • Competitive metrics

Following Apps

Why Follow Apps

Following lets you:

  • Track rankings over time
  • Monitor updates and new releases
  • Compare against your own app
  • Get competitive insights in the Monitoring Signal Brief

How to Follow

  1. Find the app you want to track
  2. Click the Follow button on the app card or detail page
  3. The app appears in Explore → Followed Apps

Managing Followed Apps

  1. Go to Explore → Followed Apps
  2. View all apps you are tracking
  3. Unfollow any you no longer need

Combining Search, Filters, and Sort

You can use all three together for precise research.

Find quality email marketing apps:

  1. Search "email"
  2. Filter by Category: Marketing
  3. Filter by Rating: 4.5+
  4. Filter by Reviews: 100+
  5. Sort by Rating (highest first)

Find emerging competitors:

  1. Filter by your category
  2. Sort by Recently Updated
  3. Filter by Reviews: max 50 (new but gaining traction)

Find market leaders:

  1. Filter by your category
  2. Filter by Reviews: 500+
  3. Toggle Built for Shopify ON
  4. Sort by Review count

Pagination

  • Results are paginated (typically 24 per page)
  • Navigate with Previous / Next buttons or page numbers
  • Your filters and sort are preserved when you change pages
  • The result count shows at the top: "Showing 1–24 of 156 apps"

Tips for Effective Browsing

  1. Start broad: Search your main category first
  2. Apply filters: Narrow by pricing, rating, or BFS badge
  3. Review results: Scan app cards for patterns
  4. Deep dive: Click into interesting apps
  5. Follow key apps: Build your tracking list
  6. Bookmark searches: Filters are included in the URL — bookmark the page to return to a filtered view

Troubleshooting

No results found

  • Clear all filters and try again
  • Check for typos in the search
  • Try partial names instead of full names
  • Remove rating or review count filters — they may be too restrictive

Results look unexpected

  • Check the active filter count on the Filters button (e.g. "Filters (3)")
  • Check the sort direction — ascending vs descending

Filters not working

  • Click Apply Filters if the button is present
  • Refresh the page and try again

FAQ

Q: How many apps are in the database? A: We track all apps in the Shopify App Store, updated daily.

Q: How current is the data? A: App data and rankings sync daily.

Q: Can I search by developer? A: Yes — the search includes developer names.

Q: Can I export app lists? A: Export is available for followed apps.

Q: Is there a limit to how many apps I can follow? A: Limits depend on your plan. Check Settings for details.

Q: Can I see historical data for any app? A: Full historical tracking is available for apps you follow. Recent public data is available for all apps.

Q: Will the app developer know I'm tracking them? A: No. Following an app is completely private.

Found a competitor? Follow them and check the ASO → Competitors tab for head-to-head keyword analysis. For ecosystem trends, see App Store Pulse.