ReferTech vs Smile

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ReferTech

5.0·2reviews

Launch refer-a-friend campaigns on your thank-you page. We will do the set-up for you.

shopifyFree plan available

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Smile

4.9·4.7kreviews

Loyalty rewards that turn first-time buyers into repeat customers: points, VIP tiers and referrals.

Built for ShopifyshopifyFree plan available

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At a glance

10 metrics · ★ = leads on this metric

Feature comparison between ReferTech and Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards
Metric	ReferTech	Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	4.9 ★
Total reviews	2	★ 4.7k
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

AppRanks verdict

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The call

On the measured data here, Smile leads on more dimensions (4 vs 1). Pick ReferTech if one of the points where it leads is what you need.

Where ReferTech leads

Lists A/B testing, BOGO and Cash back (+9 more) in its marketplace category features; Smile doesn't.

Where Smile leads

More published reviews: 4,669 vs 2.
Available in more languages: 9 vs 1.
Ranks higher in Loyalty and reward: #2 vs #275 of 513.
Lists Banners, Cart pop-ups and Custom programs (+14 more) in its marketplace category features; ReferTech doesn't.

How this is generated

Built only from the Shopify App Store listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology

Read each app's audit: ReferTech audit • Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards audit

1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

Field	ReferTech	Smile
Tagline	“Launch refer-a-friend campaigns on your thank-you page. We will do the set-up for you.”	“Loyalty rewards that turn first-time buyers into repeat customers: points, VIP tiers and referrals.”
Listing audit	82/100 listing audit	97/100 listing audit
Screenshots	6 images	10 images
Languages	English	EnglishFrenchJapaneseGermanItalian+4 more
Platforms	Shopify	Shopify
Developer	Refer Tech Ltd

Featured placements	—	3

Languages	1 supported	9 supported

Listed since	Oct 2022	Dec 2014

Listed	October 7, 2022	December 2, 2014

Keyword	ReferTech	Smile
referral rewards programs	Not ranked	#1
loyalty	Not ranked	#1
rewards program	Not ranked	#1

9. Quality signals

Reviews · velocity · latest sentiment

Signal	ReferTech	Smile
Average rating	5.0 ★ (2)	4.9 ★ (4.7k)

5 latest reviews · each app

ReferTech

Review text isn't collected for this app yet (2 reviews on the marketplace).

Smile

Oct 20, 2026
Mise en place hyper rapide et l'équipe est vraiment au top + très réactive ! MERCI :)
Les Bénéfiques · France
Oct 20, 2026
I had a complex issue that required a lot of troubleshooting, and Lyn from Smile.io was absolutely fantastic throughout the process. Her professionalism, patience, and dedication to finding a solution were outstanding, and I truly appreciate all the help she provided. Lyn went above and beyond to get everything resolve
Hire Haven · Australia
Oct 19, 2026
Perfetta bellissima come app
Raffinatezza Boutique · Italy
Oct 17, 2026
Suite à un soucis avec un client, j'ai pu communiquer avec ULLAS qui a pris le temps de m'expliquer le soucis qui existait. Et de m'avoir donné des suggestions pour modifier l'éligibilité des clients. Très bonne application et sav très réactif. Je recommande vraiment.
Passions Portugal... · France
Oct 16, 2026
Auterfruit · Italy

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards cheaper?

Both ReferTech and Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards offer a free plan. ReferTech lists no paid plan with a published price; Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards lists no paid plan with a published price. Prices are as listed on the Shopify App Store; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.

Which has better reviews, ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

ReferTech (5.0★, 2 reviews) and Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards (4.9★, 4,669 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

ReferTech 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.

Which is faster to set up, ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (4,669 vs 2).

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Shopify App Store data. What it can show: ReferTech has 2 published reviews; Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards has 4,669 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.

Can I migrate data between ReferTech and Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Migration support varies by app and category. ReferTech and Smile: Loyalty Program 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 ReferTech" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

ReferTech vs Smile

ReferTech

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AppRanks verdict

1. Listing metadata

2. Pricing & plans

3. Features

4. Categories & rankings

5. Category features

6. Search rankings

7. Featured placements & badges

8. Activity in the last 90 days

ReferTech · 1 changes

Smile · 8 changes

9. Quality signals

5 latest reviews · each app

10. App details

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Should I choose ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Which is faster to set up, ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Can I migrate data between ReferTech and Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

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1. Listing metadata

2. Pricing & plans

3. Features

4. Categories & rankings

5. Category features

6. Search rankings

7. Featured placements & badges

8. Activity in the last 90 days

ReferTech · 1 changes

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9. Quality signals

5 latest reviews · each app

10. App details

Frequently asked

Is ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards cheaper?

Which has better reviews, ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Should I choose ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Which is faster to set up, ReferTech or Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Can I migrate data between ReferTech and Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards?

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