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11 Best Shopify Loyalty Apps to Boost Customer Retention in 2026
We compared 11 Shopify loyalty apps on real pricing, ratings, and reviews, so you can pick with confidence instead of guessing.
Thomas NguyenThe Joy blog
Loyalty, rewards, and retention strategy for ambitious Shopify brands — playbooks, product deep-dives, and merchant wins from the Joy team.
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Shopify appsJoy vs. Essent: Which one should a new store trust? [2026]
Essent launched in late 2024 with a generous free plan and no visible overage pricing. Joy costs more at almost every stage but backs it with years of documented depth. Here's the real trade-off.
Thomas Nguyen
Shopify appsJoy vs. Toki: Which one is right for your store? [2026]
Toki puts VIP tiers and POS on its free plan, the most generous in this comparison series. Joy gets cheaper as your order volume grows. Here's where each one actually wins.
Thomas Nguyen![Joy vs. Love Loyalty: A feature-by-feature look [2026]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-web.joy.so%2Fcdn%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2Fjoy-love-04c8f1.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Shopify appsJoy vs. Love Loyalty: A feature-by-feature look [2026]
Both platforms unlock more as you move up their plans. Here's exactly what Joy and Love Loyalty include at each stage, feature by feature.
Thomas Nguyen![Joy vs. LoyaltyLion: Full comparison [2026]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-web.joy.so%2Fcdn%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2Fjoy-lion-afe39c.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Shopify appsJoy vs. LoyaltyLion: Full comparison [2026]
A full look at what Joy and LoyaltyLion actually cost and include, from published pricing to the features that need a custom quote.
Thomas Nguyen
Shopify appsJoy vs. Yotpo: One app or an enterprise suite? [2026]
A full look at what Joy and Yotpo actually include, from self-serve pricing to the features locked behind a custom quote.
Thomas Nguyen![Joy vs. Rivo: Scaling costs compared [2026]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-web.joy.so%2Fcdn%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2Fjoy-rivo-1cd676.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Shopify appsJoy vs. Rivo: Scaling costs compared [2026]
A stage-by-stage look at what Joy and Rivo actually cost as your Shopify store grows, from free plans through checkout extensions.
Thomas Nguyen
Shopify appsJoy vs. Smile.io: Which loyalty app fits your store?
An honest side-by-side of Joy and Smile.io, with real 2026 pricing, feature breakdowns, and a clear answer for which one fits your store.
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Shopify appsABConvert Review 2026: Is This Shopify A/B Testing App Worth It?
A complete ABConvert review covering its features, pricing, pros and cons, and how it compares with Shopify's native testing tools. Find out if this A/B testing app is right for your store.
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Shopify apps7 Best Shopify Wishlist Apps to Capture More Sales (2026)
The 7 best wishlist apps for Shopify, compared on features and pricing, plus where a wishlist app fits into your store's bigger retention strategy.
Thomas Nguyen
Shopify appsBest Shopify BFCM Apps: 7 of 11 Offer Free Plans
Seven of eleven Shopify BFCM apps have a free plan. Compare monthly and lifetime order caps, pricing, and what each tool does during peak season.
Thomas Nguyen
Shopify appsBest Shopify Subscription Apps: Seal 0%, Recharge 1.49%
At $50,000 a month in subscription revenue Appstle costs $100, Seal $24.95 and Recharge about $844. Eight apps and who each one suits.
Thomas Nguyen
Shopify apps9 Loyalty Reward Program Software To Grow Your Business
Top loyalty reward program software: Joy, Smile.io, Loopy Loyalty, Open Loyalty, Yotpo, Zinrelo, LoyaltyLion, Appstle Loyalty and Talon.One.
Thomas Nguyen
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