Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Comprehensive loyalty program with rewards, referrals, store credits, cart redemption, VIP, and more
| Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Glow | |
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| Metric | Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.4k | 45 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2023 | Nov 2019 |
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward edges out Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Appstle Loyalty Program Reward at Free plan available, Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward has the larger user base (1,356 reviews vs 45), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Appstle Loyalty Program Reward; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards's 45-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Appstle Loyalty Program Reward's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Appstle Loyalty Program Reward audit • Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards audit
| Keyword | Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Glow |
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| rewards program | #1 | Not ranked |
| loyalty and | #2 | Not ranked |
| loyalty and rewards | #3 | Not ranked |
| grow faster | Not ranked | #53 |
| shopify flow | Not ranked | #239 |
| Signal | Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Glow |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (1.4k) | 4.8 ★ (45) |
| Rating distribution | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
Both Appstle Loyalty Program Reward and Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards offer paid plans only. Appstle Loyalty Program Reward starts at Free plan available; Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1,356 reviews) compared to Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards (4.8★ from 45 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Appstle Loyalty Program Reward has the deeper published review base (1,356 vs 45), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,356 reviews). Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (45 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
I recently moved from Wordpress to Shopify and needed a reward program. Appstle Loyalty Reward Program was the only real choice, with a solid 5 star rating. Taylor and the team not only developed an incredible app, but their support is the best by far. Super patient as I learn shopify, and super responsive + helpful wi
they all amazing, they helped a lot ,thank you so much
Amazing support. Fantastic app.
Best customer support. They are good, they made all changes for me
Really incredible team when it comes to assistance! Setting up the loyalty programme was seamless for my customers, I cant wait to watch my community grow and would definitely recommend for anyone looking to upscale their business with a loyalty programme
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Migration support varies by app and category. Appstle Loyalty Program Reward and Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
