Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Maximize customer loyalty with flexible loyalty rewards, points, VIP tiers, referrals, and POS
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Conveniently setup and manage subscriptions & boxes with robust merchant tools, and an intuitive UI
| Metric | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1.8k | ★ 8.6k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 5 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 357 new |
| Languages | 8 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2021 | Apr 2021 |
Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ 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: Joy Loyalty Program Rewards at Free plan available, Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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℠ Subscriptions App has the larger user base (8,631 reviews vs 1,781), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Joy Loyalty Program Rewards'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: Joy Loyalty Program Rewards audit • Appstle℠ Subscriptions App audit
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| Keyword | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| vip tiers | #5 | #9 |
| loyalty and | #7 | #8 |
| exclusive | #13 | #3 |
| rewards | #5 | #11 |
| tiers | #7 | #9 |
| Signal | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Appstle℠ Subscriptions App |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (1.8k) | 5.0 ★ (8.6k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 599% 41% 30% 20% 10% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +61 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +357 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +1.2k |
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Both Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App offer paid plans only. Joy Loyalty Program Rewards starts at Free plan available; Appstle℠ Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Joy Loyalty Program Rewards (4.9★, 1,781 reviews) and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App (5.0★, 8,631 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Appstle℠ Subscriptions App holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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℠ Subscriptions App has the deeper published review base (8,631 vs 1,781), 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.
Joy Loyalty Program Rewards typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,781 reviews). Appstle℠ Subscriptions App typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (8,631 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.
It's been great. Super helpful. Made the migration seamless for someone who started a small business 4 months ago.
Very friendly and help was fantastic, responded right away
Best subscription app with the best support
Easy to reach the help desk and they answered the questions well.
Migration support varies by app and category. Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and Appstle℠ Subscriptions App 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 Joy Loyalty Program Rewards" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
