Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Flexible Payments for Customers. And so much more
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Comprehensive loyalty program with rewards, referrals, store credits, cart redemption, VIP, and more
| Metric | Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.4k | 17 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2023 | Dec 2021 |
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward and Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI 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 Program Reward at Free plan available, Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward has the larger user base (1,359 reviews vs 17), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI'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 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 Program Reward audit • Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI audit
| Keyword | Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI |
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| credit | #10 | #181 |
| Signal | Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (1.4k) | 5.0 ★ (17) |
| Rating distribution | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
Both Appstle Loyalty Program Reward and Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI offer paid plans only. Appstle Loyalty Program Reward starts at Free plan available; Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle Loyalty Program Reward (5.0★, 1,359 reviews) and Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI (5.0★, 17 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Appstle Loyalty Program Reward does carry the larger published review base (1,359 vs 17). 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 (1,359 vs 17), 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 (1,359 reviews). Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 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 Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI 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 Shopwaive Credit, Loyalty & AI" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
