Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Comprehensive loyalty program with rewards, referrals, store credits, cart redemption, VIP, and more
| Appstle Loyalty Reward Program | Ship Sketch | |
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| Metric | Appstle Loyalty Reward Program | Ship Sketch |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.1k | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2023 | May 2020 |
Appstle Loyalty Reward Program and Ship Sketch are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Appstle Loyalty Reward Program at Free plan available, Ship Sketch at Free trial 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Appstle Loyalty Reward Program has the larger user base (1,109 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Ship Sketch's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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 Reward Program audit • Ship Sketch audit
| Keyword | Appstle Loyalty Reward Program | Ship Sketch |
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| yotpo | #22 | Not ranked |
| reviews | #198 | Not ranked |
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| conditional logic | Not ranked | #226 |
Both Appstle Loyalty Reward Program and Ship Sketch offer paid plans only. Appstle Loyalty Reward Program starts at Free plan available; Ship Sketch starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle Loyalty Reward Program (5.0★, 1,109 reviews) and Ship Sketch (5.0★, 5 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Appstle Loyalty Reward Program fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Ship Sketch is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Appstle Loyalty Reward Program has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,109 reviews vs 5), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Appstle Loyalty Reward Program typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,109 reviews). Ship Sketch aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (5 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Appstle Loyalty Reward Program and Ship Sketch 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 Ship Sketch" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
