Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Turn Returns Into Store Credit to Retain Potential Lost Revenue From Shoppers Who Already Purchased
| FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit | Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム | |
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Launch a loyalty program in minutes — with points, rewards, VIP tiers, referrals and more.
| Metric | FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit | Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム |
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| Rating | 3.9 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 59 | ★ 4.3k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 9 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2017 | Dec 2014 |
Based on the data on this page, Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit's 3.9★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit at Free plan available, Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム has the larger user base (4,310 reviews vs 59), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit's 59-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム'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: FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit audit • Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム audit
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| Keyword | FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit | Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム |
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| tiers | Not ranked | #1 |
| and rewards | Not ranked | #1 |
| loyalty and rewards | Not ranked | #1 |
| cards store credit | #21 | Not ranked |
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| Signal | FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit | Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム |
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| Average rating | 3.9 ★ (59) | 4.9 ★ (4.3k) |
| Rating distribution | 564% 47% 35% 27% 117% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
You'll pay for the amount of customers you have in your shopify not the amout of store credit accounts, so if you have 50k customers but only 5 with store credit you have to pay for all 50k
Both FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit and Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム offer paid plans only. FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit starts at Free plan available; Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 4,310 reviews) compared to FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit (3.9★ from 59 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム has more onboarding documentation maturity (4,310 reviews vs 59), 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.
FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (59 reviews). Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (4,310 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.
Went way and beyond to help us get everything live on our website, and even gave us a free upgrade. great service and thank you. J4KSPORTS
The FreshCredit support and development team helped investigate and fix an conflict with our plugin very efficiently and quickly. Thank you!
Very happy with app and customer support Heart Cara.!
Great app and great support, Thanks Cara!
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Migration support varies by app and category. FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit and Smile ポイント・ロイヤルティプログラム 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 FreshCredit ‑ Store Credit" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
