# Shopify App Store Scraper: Apps, Reviews & Churn Leads (`storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper`) Actor

Extract Shopify App Store reviews, dissatisfied merchant churn leads (store name, country, usage duration, pain-point tags), full app profiles, pricing plans, and verified developer support emails by app handle, URL, or category.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [StoreIntel Labs](https://apify.com/storeintel) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Lead generation, Automation
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 merchant review & churn leads

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Shopify App Store Scraper: Apps, Reviews & Churn Leads

Extract structured SaaS intelligence, pricing tiers, verified developer contact emails, and dissatisfied merchant churn leads directly from `apps.shopify.com`.

Built for Shopify App developers, B2B SaaS growth teams, e-commerce agencies, and market researchers who need clean, normalized dataset records without headless browser overhead.

***

### Core Capabilities

#### 1. Merchant Reviews & Competitor Churn Leads (`record_type: "app_review"`)

Every review on the Shopify App Store exposes the **Merchant Store Brand Name**, **Country**, and **Time Spent Using the App**. Filtering a competitor's app by `1` and `2` star reviews ordered by `newest` produces a real-time feed of dissatisfied Shopify merchants actively looking for an alternative.

- **Extracted fields:** `review_id`, `review_url`, `app_handle`, `rating` (1–5), `published_at`, `merchant_name`, `merchant_country`, `usage_duration`, `is_archived`, `is_churn_lead`, `pain_point_tags`, `review_text`, `developer_reply`, `developer_replied_at`.
- **Automated Pain-Point Classification (`pain_point_tags`):** Reviews are automatically tagged across 6 actionable complaint categories:
  - `pricing_billing` (unexpected charges, price hikes, refund disputes)
  - `customer_support` (unresponsive tickets, unhelpful support)
  - `bugs_reliability` (broken widgets, crashes, sync failures)
  - `performance_speed` (storefront lag, Core Web Vitals impact)
  - `missing_features` (feature limitations, missing integrations)
  - `usability_setup` (complex onboarding, confusing UI)

#### 2. Full App Profiles, Pricing Plans & Developer Contacts (`record_type: "app_profile"`)

Extract complete metadata for individual apps or entire Shopify App Store categories:

- **Metrics & Badges:** Aggregate rating, total review count, exact 5-star to 1-star breakdown (`rating_breakdown`), and `built_for_shopify` status.
- **Pricing Intelligence:** Full structured `pricing_plans` array (`name`, `price_text`, `monthly_price_usd`, `features`), `free_plan_available` boolean, and `min_paid_price_usd`.
- **Verified Developer Contacts:** Extracts `developer_name`, `developer_partner_url`, **verified `developer_support_email`** (`data-developer-support-email`), physical `developer_address`, external `developer_website`, `privacy_policy_url`, `faq_url`, `documentation_url`, `changelog_url`, and `launched_date`.

#### 3. Category Niche Discovery

Pass any Shopify App Store category handle or URL (e.g., `store-design-product-display-sort-and-filter` or `https://apps.shopify.com/categories/marketing-and-conversion-upsell-and-bundles`) in `categoryHandlesOrUrls` to automatically discover top organic apps in that category (excluding paid search ads), record their `category_rank`, and extract their profiles and merchant reviews.

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### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `appHandlesOrUrls` | `array<string>` | `["judgeme", "klaviyo-email-marketing"]` | Shopify App handles or full `apps.shopify.com` URLs. |
| `categoryHandlesOrUrls` | `array<string>` | `[]` | Optional category handles or URLs to discover apps in a niche. |
| `maxAppsPerCategory` | `integer` | `24` | Max organic apps to discover per category. |
| `scrapeAppProfiles` | `boolean` | `true` | Extract full app profile, pricing tiers, and developer email (`app-profile-scraped`). |
| `scrapeReviews` | `boolean` | `true` | Extract merchant reviews and churn leads (`review-scraped`). |
| `maxReviewsPerApp` | `integer` | `20` | Maximum reviews to scrape per app. |
| `reviewRatings` | `array<integer>` | `[1, 2]` | Star ratings filter (`[1, 2]` for churn leads, or `[]` for all ratings 1–5). |
| `reviewSortBy` | `string` | `"newest"` | Sort order: `"newest"` or `"relevance"`. |
| `onlyChurnLeads` | `boolean` | `false` | Emit only reviews flagged with `is_churn_lead: true`. |
| `maxSpendUsd` | `number` | `10.0` | Hard budget cap in USD for Pay-Per-Event billing. |

***

### Output Sample

#### `app_review` Record

```json
{
  "record_type": "app_review",
  "app_handle": "judgeme",
  "app_url": "https://apps.shopify.com/judgeme",
  "review_id": "2417050",
  "review_url": "https://apps.shopify.com/reviews/2417050",
  "rating": 1,
  "published_at": "November 3, 2026",
  "merchant_name": "Homestead Traditions",
  "merchant_country": "United States",
  "usage_duration": "About 1 month using the app",
  "is_archived": false,
  "is_churn_lead": true,
  "pain_point_tags": ["customer_support"],
  "review_text": "Very frustrating experience with this app and their support team...",
  "developer_reply": null,
  "developer_replied_at": null
}
```

#### `app_profile` Record

```json
{
  "record_type": "app_profile",
  "app_handle": "judgeme",
  "app_url": "https://apps.shopify.com/judgeme",
  "title": "Judge.me Product Reviews App",
  "rating": 5.0,
  "reviews_count": 49906,
  "rating_breakdown": { "5": 49000, "4": 822, "3": 77, "2": 38, "1": 155 },
  "built_for_shopify": true,
  "pricing_summary": "Free plan available; paid from $15/month",
  "free_plan_available": true,
  "min_paid_price_usd": 15.0,
  "developer_name": "Judge.me",
  "developer_support_email": "support@judge.me",
  "developer_website": "https://judge.me",
  "launched_date": "June 25, 2015"
}
```

***

### Pre-Configured Task Templates (1-Click Workflows)

Run specialized configurations of this Actor directly on Apify Store:

- **[`Shopify App 1-Star Reviews & Competitor Churn Leads Scraper`](https://apify.com/storeintel/shopify-app-1-star-churn-leads-scraper)**
- **[`Shopify App Developer Emails, Pricing Plans & SaaS Leads Scraper`](https://apify.com/storeintel/shopify-app-developer-email-pricing-scraper)**
- **[`Shopify App Store Category Ranking & Keyword Discovery Scraper`](https://apify.com/storeintel/shopify-category-competitor-ranking-scraper)**

***

### How to Automate in Clay.com, n8n & Make.com (1-Click Templates)

- **Open 1-Click Shared Clay.com Workbook Template:** [`https://app.clay.com/shared-workbook/share_0toe8fdqHgFAJtmU6wQ`](https://app.clay.com/shared-workbook/share_0toe8fdqHgFAJtmU6wQ)
- **Download Ready-to-Import Make.com Scenario Blueprint:** [`02_shopify-app-store-scraper.blueprint.json`](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikrozar-cell/b2b-ecommerce-saas-scrapers-n8n-clay/main/make_blueprints/02_shopify-app-store-scraper.blueprint.json)
- **Download Ready-to-Import n8n.io Workflow JSON:** [`02_shopify-app-store-scraper_n8n_workflow.json`](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mikrozar-cell/b2b-ecommerce-saas-scrapers-n8n-clay/main/n8n_workflows/02_shopify-app-store-scraper_n8n_workflow.json)
- **Full Automation Hub & Clay.com Recipes Repository:** <https://github.com/mikrozar-cell/b2b-ecommerce-saas-scrapers-n8n-clay>

#### 1. Clay.com (B2B Enrichment Column)

Use the **Apify** enrichment column or **HTTP API** column in Clay to enrich thousands of rows automatically:

- **Method:** `POST`
- **Endpoint:** `https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/storeintel~shopify-app-store-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN`
- **JSON Body (with dynamic Clay column mapping):**

```json
{
  "appHandlesOrUrls": [
    "{{Shopify App URL or Handle}}"
  ],
  "scrapeAppProfiles": true,
  "scrapeReviews": true,
  "maxReviewsPerApp": 30,
  "reviewRatingFilter": 1,
  "reviewSortBy": "newest"
}
```

#### 2. n8n.io & Make.com Integration

Import the ready-made Blueprint/Workflow JSON above (in Make.com: **Create scenario → More `...` → Import Blueprint**; in n8n: **Import from File/URL**), or add an **Apify — Run an Actor** module pointing to `storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper` (`jun7NukPGv4xmLJMg`). Because this Actor uses pure async HTTP/JSON with zero headless browser startup delay, synchronous calls (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) return structured JSON records in **2–6 seconds**.

***

### Explore More StoreIntel Labs B2B Scrapers

Build complete B2B outbound & market intelligence pipelines by combining our 8 high-speed JSON/RPC Actors:

- **[`Shopify & WooCommerce Scraper: Products, Stock & Store Leads`](https://apify.com/storeintel/ecommerce-store-intelligence-scraper)** — E-Commerce & D2C Lead Generation
- **[`Chrome Web Store Scraper: Extensions, Trader Emails, Manifest & Reviews`](https://apify.com/storeintel/chrome-web-store-scraper)** — Browser Extension & Security Intelligence
- **[`WordPress Plugin Directory Scraper: Active Installs, Support & Reviews`](https://apify.com/storeintel/wordpress-plugin-directory-scraper)** — WordPress & WooCommerce Ecosystem Leads
- **[`Greenhouse, Lever & Ashby ATS Jobs Scraper: Salaries & B2B Tech Stack Signals`](https://apify.com/storeintel/greenhouse-lever-ashby-jobs-scraper)** — B2B Hiring Intent & Tech Stack Intelligence
- **[`Skool Community & Creator Leads Scraper: Estimated MRR, Pricing & Socials`](https://apify.com/storeintel/skool-community-creator-leads-scraper)** — Creator Economy & High-Ticket Agency Leads
- **[`Y Combinator (YC) Startups & Founders Scraper: LinkedIn, X & Batch Data`](https://apify.com/storeintel/y-combinator-startups-founders-scraper)** — Venture & Startup Founder Outbound
- **[`Substack Newsletter Leads, Authors & Posts Scraper: Engagement & Sponsorship Data`](https://apify.com/storeintel/substack-newsletter-leads-posts-scraper)** — Newsletter Sponsorship & Media Outreach

# Actor input Schema

## `appHandlesOrUrls` (type: `array`):

List of Shopify App handles (e.g. 'judgeme', 'klaviyo-email-marketing', 'loox') or full URLs ('https://apps.shopify.com/judgeme').

## `categoryHandlesOrUrls` (type: `array`):

Optional Shopify App Store category handles or URLs (e.g. 'store-design-product-display-sort-and-filter' or 'https://apps.shopify.com/categories/marketing-and-conversion-upsell-and-bundles') to automatically discover apps in a niche.

## `maxAppsPerCategory` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of apps to discover per category handle/URL when categoryHandlesOrUrls is used.

## `scrapeAppProfiles` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch full app metadata, pricing tiers, star rating breakdown, launch date, and verified developer support email (triggers 'app-profile-scraped' event).

## `scrapeReviews` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch individual merchant reviews including merchant store name, country, usage duration, developer reply, and automated pain-point tags (triggers 'review-scraped' event).

## `maxReviewsPerApp` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of merchant reviews to extract per app.

## `reviewRatings` (type: `array`):

Filter reviews by specific star ratings (e.g. \[1, 2] to extract dissatisfied merchant churn leads only, or leave empty for all star ratings 1-5).

## `reviewSortBy` (type: `string`):

Sort reviews by 'newest' (best for fresh churn leads) or 'relevance' (most helpful).

## `onlyChurnLeads` (type: `boolean`):

When enabled, only emits reviews classified as churn leads (1-2 stars or explicitly mentioning uninstall/cancel/switching).

## `maxSpendUsd` (type: `number`):

Optional safety cap in USD for Pay-Per-Event billing. The Actor stops gracefully before exceeding this amount.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional Apify Proxy settings. Direct connections work out-of-the-box for normal volumes; enable proxy for high-volume bulk runs.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "appHandlesOrUrls": [
    "judgeme",
    "klaviyo-email-marketing"
  ],
  "categoryHandlesOrUrls": [],
  "maxAppsPerCategory": 24,
  "scrapeAppProfiles": true,
  "scrapeReviews": true,
  "maxReviewsPerApp": 20,
  "reviewRatings": [
    1,
    2
  ],
  "reviewSortBy": "newest",
  "onlyChurnLeads": false,
  "maxSpendUsd": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

Default dataset containing 'app_review' and 'app_profile' items.

## `summary` (type: `string`):

Execution statistics and Pay-Per-Event billing summary stored in the default Key-Value Store.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "appHandlesOrUrls": [
        "judgeme",
        "klaviyo-email-marketing"
    ],
    "reviewRatings": [
        1,
        2
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "appHandlesOrUrls": [
        "judgeme",
        "klaviyo-email-marketing",
    ],
    "reviewRatings": [
        1,
        2,
    ],
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "appHandlesOrUrls": [
    "judgeme",
    "klaviyo-email-marketing"
  ],
  "reviewRatings": [
    1,
    2
  ]
}' |
apify call storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,storeintel/shopify-app-store-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/jun7NukPGv4xmLJMg/builds/ffiEYmg1okqBguY9O/openapi.json