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9 Best Shopify Loyalty Apps of 2026

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026 · Next review December 28, 2026 · 9 products compared

Ranked firstSmile.iomost Shopify stores starting a points program9.0

The short version

Smile.io ranks first because it pairs the largest review base in the category with a clear ladder of plans: free up to 200 orders, $15 for 500 orders and $79 for 1,000 orders. BON Loyalty is the runner-up for value, with a 5.0 rating and VIP tiers on a flat $129 plan with unlimited orders. Joy Loyalty offers 250 free orders a month and automatic Instagram rewards. Rivo and Toki are the cheapest routes to VIP tiers, at $49 a month and free respectively. Growave fits stores that want reviews and wishlists in the same app, while LoyaltyLion, Yotpo Loyalty and Gameball cost more for the core points program.

Short answer

Smile.io is the best Shopify loyalty app for most stores in 2026: its free plan covers points, referrals and Shopify POS up to 200 monthly orders, and its listing showed 4.9 stars from 4,682 reviews. BON Loyalty suits busy stores that want VIP tiers, with a $129 Growth plan that has unlimited monthly orders, and Toki is the cheapest way to get VIP tiers, free up to 1,000 orders a month. Brands that need guided setup can pick LoyaltyLion at $199 a month; all prices were checked on the Shopify App Store as of November 2026.

This list is for Shopify merchants choosing a loyalty and rewards app by price and by what other merchants say about it. We compared documented features and published prices on each app's Shopify App Store listing, along with the rating and review count shown there on the check date. Nearly every loyalty app prices by monthly orders, and VIP tiers are the feature most often held back for higher plans, so check both limits against your store before comparing headline prices.

Figures worth knowing

The ranking at a glance

  1. 1Smile.iomost Shopify stores starting a points program9.0
  2. 2BON Loyaltystores that want VIP tiers at a low price8.9
  3. 3Joy Loyaltybrands that reward social engagement8.9
  4. 4Rivogrowing DTC brands that want capped costs8.7
  5. 5Growavestores that want loyalty, reviews and wishlists in one app8.6
  6. 6Tokistores that want VIP tiers on a free plan8.6
  7. 7LoyaltyLionestablished brands that want guided setup8.3
  8. 8Yotpo Loyaltybrands already using Yotpo reviews or SMS8.1
  9. 9Gameballstores that want games and challenges in loyalty8.0

How we make the call

Every entry gets a 0 to 10 rating on the three criteria below, and the order follows the weighted total. The ratings rest on the documented features and published prices on each maker's own pages, never hands-on testing.

  • 40%Quality
  • 25%Experience
  • 35%Value

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  1. No. 1, top ranked

    Smile.io

    A Shopify loyalty app for points, VIP tiers and referrals that works online and in Shopify POS.

    9.0of 10

    Best for most Shopify stores starting a points program

    Quality
    9.2
    Experience
    9.3
    Value
    8.5

    Price

    Free plan up to 200 monthly orders; Essential $15 a month for up to 500 orders

    Quoted from the Smile.io pricing page on November 13, 2026: Essential $15 / month Up to 500 monthly orders

    Smile.io is the most reviewed loyalty app on the Shopify App Store, and its plans are easy to read. The free plan runs up to 200 monthly orders and already includes points, rewards and referrals, more than 15 ways to earn and redeem, discount and free shipping rewards, full branding and support for Shopify POS. Essential costs $15 a month for up to 500 orders and adds a loyalty page, free product rewards, on-site nudges, analytics and one integration. Standard at $79 covers 1,000 orders and adds bonus events, points on product pages and the thank you page, and ROI and CLV insights. Growth at $199 includes 2,500 orders, then $20 per extra 100, and is where VIP tiers, points expiry, Loyalty Hub in customer accounts and benchmarks appear. The listing carries the Built for Shopify badge. The main trade-off is that tiered VIP programs cost more here than at BON or Joy.

    What it does well

    • +Listing showed 4.9 stars from 4,682 reviews, the most of any app here
    • +Free plan includes full branding and 20+ languages
    • +Built for Shopify badge and a 2026 Shopify Build Award

    Where it falls short

    • −VIP tiers only arrive on the $199 Growth plan
    • −Growth adds $20 per 100 orders above 2,500
    • −Redeem at checkout needs Shopify Plus
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 200 monthly orders
    Paid plans
    Essential $15, Standard $79, Growth $199 a month
    Free trial
    14 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.9 from 4,682 reviews at check time

    Visit smile.io|Read the full Smile.io profile

  2. No. 2

    BON Loyalty

    A Shopify loyalty app with points, VIP and B2B tiers, referrals and POS rewards, priced by monthly orders.

    8.9of 10

    Best for stores that want VIP tiers at a low price

    Quality
    8.6
    Experience
    9.0
    Value
    9.3

    Price

    Free plan up to 150 monthly orders; Starter $15 a month for up to 300 orders

    Quoted from the BON Loyalty pricing page on November 13, 2026: Starter $15 / month Features Up to 300 monthly orders

    BON Loyalty prices its plans by order volume and keeps the steps small. The free plan covers up to 150 monthly orders with a points program, an anti-cheat referral program, automated emails, discount and free shipping rewards and redeem at checkout for Shopify Plus stores. Starter at $15 a month raises the cap to 300 orders and adds a loyalty page, free product rewards, birthday rewards, points expiration and Klaviyo and review app integrations. Basic at $29 covers 500 orders and adds Shopify POS with customer QR codes, limited-time offers such as 2x point days, nudges, analytics and unlimited integrations. Growth costs $129 a month or $1,236 a year with unlimited monthly orders, VIP and B2B tiers, streak and daily check-in points and anniversary rewards. That unlimited-order plan is what sets BON apart for busy stores. The free tier is smaller than Smile.io's, so very small stores may outgrow it faster.

    What it does well

    • +Listing showed a 5.0 rating from 1,989 reviews
    • +Growth plan has no order cap at $129 a month
    • +Annual billing saves 20% on Growth

    Where it falls short

    • −Free plan stops at 150 monthly orders, lower than Smile.io or Rivo
    • −VIP tiers need the $129 Growth plan
    • −Trials are 7 days, shorter than most apps here
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 150 monthly orders
    Paid plans
    Starter $15, Basic $29, Growth $129 a month
    Free trial
    7 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    5.0 from 1,989 reviews at check time

    Visit bonloyalty.com|Read the full BON Loyalty profile

  3. No. 3

    Joy Loyalty

    A Shopify loyalty app with points, referrals, VIP and B2B tiers, Instagram rewards and wallet passes.

    8.9of 10

    Best for brands that reward social engagement

    Quality
    9.0
    Experience
    8.8
    Value
    8.9

    Price

    Free Starter plan for 250 monthly orders; Essential $29 a month for 500 orders

    Quoted from the Joy Loyalty pricing page on November 13, 2026: Essential $29 / month 500 monthly orders, then +$15 per 100 orders

    Joy Loyalty has the most generous free order cap among the big loyalty apps here, at 250 monthly orders, and the free Starter plan includes a points and rewards program, referrals with fraud prevention, a unified widget, email reward notifications and 24/7 live chat. Essential costs $29 a month for 500 orders, then $15 per extra 100, and adds points for social engagement, a loyalty page, point expiration, potential points on product pages, more than 30 integrations, Shopify Flow automation and an AI copilot. Advanced was listed at $129 a month (marked 30% off) for 2,000 orders and adds VIP and B2B tiers, a rule engine for custom earning, bonus multipliers, cart drawer redemption, POS rewards, Apple and Google Wallet passes and paid memberships. Ultimate at $499 adds checkout extensions, a developer toolkit and headless support. Instagram rewards for comments, story mentions and DMs are the feature competitors here do not list.

    What it does well

    • +Free plan covers 250 monthly orders, more than Smile.io's 200
    • +Listing showed 4.9 stars from 1,787 reviews
    • +24/7 live chat support on the free plan

    Where it falls short

    • −Cheapest paid plan is $29, double the $15 entry plans of Smile.io, Rivo and BON
    • −Essential adds $15 per 100 orders above 500
    • −The $129 Advanced price was shown as a 30% off offer
    Free plan
    Yes, 250 monthly orders
    Paid plans
    Essential $29, Advanced $129, Ultimate $499 a month
    Free trial
    14 days, 30 days on Ultimate
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.9 from 1,787 reviews at check time

    Visit joy.so|Read the full Joy Loyalty profile

  4. No. 4

    Rivo

    A loyalty, rewards and referrals app for Shopify DTC brands with a developer toolkit and capped pricing.

    8.7of 10

    Best for growing DTC brands that want capped costs

    Quality
    8.6
    Experience
    8.8
    Value
    8.8

    Price

    Free plan up to 200 monthly orders; Essential $15 a month for up to 500 orders

    Quoted from the Rivo pricing page on November 13, 2026: Essential $15 / month Up to 500 monthly orders

    Rivo is built for direct-to-consumer brands and prices VIP tiers lower than any other app on this list. The free plan covers up to 200 monthly orders with a points program, branding and automated email campaigns. Essential at $15 a month raises the cap to 500 orders and adds a dedicated loyalty and referral page, theme extensions for product pages, on-site prompts, two integrations, Shopify POS and 24/7 human support. Scale starts at $49 a month with 400 orders, then $20 per 100 more, and its price is capped at $499 a month regardless of volume; it adds VIP tiers, points expiry, analytics, bonus campaigns, the referral program and custom CSS and fonts. Plus at $499 covers 2,500 orders and adds custom integrations such as Klaviyo events, advanced analytics, checkout extensions and the Rivo Developer Toolkit. Integrations listed include Klaviyo, Gorgias, Postscript and Attentive. Stores that need a non-English widget should check language support first.

    What it does well

    • +VIP tiers from $49 a month on Scale, the lowest entry price for tiers here
    • +Scale costs are capped at $499 a month regardless of volume
    • +24/7 human support from the Essential plan

    Where it falls short

    • −Referral program sits on Scale, not Essential
    • −Listing shows English as the only app language
    • −Listing showed 4.7 stars, below Smile.io, Joy and BON
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 200 monthly orders
    Paid plans
    Essential $15, Scale from $49, Plus $499 a month
    Free trial
    14 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.7 from 1,441 reviews at check time

    Visit rivo.io|Read the full Rivo profile

  5. No. 5

    Growave

    A Shopify retention platform that combines loyalty and rewards, referrals, product reviews and wishlists.

    8.6of 10

    Best for stores that want loyalty, reviews and wishlists in one app

    Quality
    8.8
    Experience
    8.4
    Value
    8.6

    Price

    Free plan for 200 orders a month; Entry $15 a month with 500 orders

    Quoted from the Growave pricing page on November 13, 2026: ENTRY $15 / month Includes 500 monthly orders.

    Growave suits stores that would otherwise install separate apps for loyalty, reviews and wishlists. Its free plan covers 200 orders a month and includes a loyalty points program, wishlists, product reviews and data imports and exports, with Growave branding and 48 hour email support. Entry at $15 a month includes 500 orders, then $20 per 100 more, and adds advanced rewards, a referral program with fraud protection, nudges, a review request email series, Shopify POS and Flow and one integration such as Klaviyo. Growth at $199 a month includes 1,500 orders and adds VIP tiers and store credit online and in POS, a custom loyalty page, Apple and Google Wallet passes, gift cards, Google Shopping reviews and Instagram UGC. Plus at $499 adds checkout extensions, a headless API and SDK and B2B points and wishlists. The bundle is good value if you use all three parts, but stores that only need loyalty pay more for VIP tiers than at BON or Rivo.

    What it does well

    • +Three apps (loyalty, reviews, wishlist) on one free plan
    • +Entry includes referrals with fraud protection at $15 a month
    • +Listing showed 4.8 stars from 1,286 reviews

    Where it falls short

    • −Free plan shows Growave branding
    • −VIP tiers need the $199 Growth plan
    • −Entry adds $20 for every 100 orders above 500
    Free plan
    Yes, 200 orders a month
    Paid plans
    Entry $15, Growth $199, Plus $499 a month
    Free trial
    14 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.8 from 1,286 reviews at check time

    Visit growave.io|Read the full Growave profile

  6. No. 6

    Toki

    A Shopify loyalty app with points, VIP tiers, referrals and paid memberships, free up to 1,000 orders a month.

    8.6of 10

    Best for stores that want VIP tiers on a free plan

    Quality
    8.4
    Experience
    8.5
    Value
    8.9

    Price

    Free up to 1,000 orders a month; Pay as you Go $49 a month

    Quoted from the Toki pricing page on November 13, 2026: Pay as you Go $49 / month Unlimited orders.

    Toki gives away more on its free plan than any other app here. The free plan runs up to 1,000 orders a month, then $0.15 per order, and includes more than 50 ways to earn, advanced VIP tiers, points, credit or cashback rewards, a referral program, a customer hub, Shopify POS, more than 25 integrations and advanced analytics. Pay as you Go at $49 a month includes 1,000 orders with the same $0.15 overage and adds Apple and Google Wallet passes, advanced paid membership plans, unified gift cards and one program across multiple stores. Growth at $299 covers 3,000 orders with dedicated support and any language, and Power at $599 covers 5,000 orders with a dedicated account manager. Toki launched on the Shopify App Store in January 2023, and its listing showed 99 reviews, so it has a shorter public track record than Smile.io or LoyaltyLion. For stores between 200 and 1,000 orders that want tiers, it is the cheapest route.

    What it does well

    • +VIP tiers on the free plan, which no other app here offers
    • +Free plan covers up to 1,000 orders a month
    • +24/7 hands-on support with free onboarding calls

    Where it falls short

    • −Orders above 1,000 cost $0.15 each on every plan
    • −Listing had 99 reviews, far fewer than Smile.io or BON
    • −Growth plan jumps to $299 a month
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 1,000 orders a month
    Paid plans
    Pay as you Go $49, Growth $299, Power $599 a month
    Free trial
    14 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.9 from 99 reviews at check time

    Visit buildwithtoki.com|Read the full Toki profile

  7. No. 7

    LoyaltyLion

    A Shopify loyalty platform for points, VIP tiers and checkout and POS rewards, used by 10,000+ Shopify brands.

    8.3of 10

    Best for established brands that want guided setup

    Quality
    8.9
    Experience
    8.2
    Value
    7.6

    Price

    Free plan for 400 monthly orders; Classic $199 a month

    Quoted from the LoyaltyLion pricing page on November 13, 2026: Classic $199 / month

    LoyaltyLion is aimed at brands that want a loyalty program set up with help rather than on their own. Its free plan covers 400 monthly orders with points for on-site activities, fixed and percentage discount rewards, branding options, loyalty analytics and customer segments, on-site notifications and seven pre-written languages. The only listed paid plan, Classic, costs $199 a month with a 14-day trial and adds customizable rules and rewards, unlimited integrations, VIP tiers, POS locations, loyalty attributed revenue reporting, onboarding support, a free loyalty page design and Klaviyo loyalty flows built for you. Stores doing more than 500 orders a month are asked to contact sales for Advanced or Plus quotes, so costs for larger brands are not published. The listing says the app is trusted by more than 10,000 Shopify brands and integrates with Klaviyo, Gorgias, ReCharge, Attentive, Loox and Tapcart. The gap between a free plan and $199 makes it a poor fit for small stores that want one paid feature.

    What it does well

    • +Free plan covers 400 monthly orders
    • +Classic includes onboarding support and done-for-you Klaviyo flows
    • +Listing says LoyaltyLion is trusted by 10,000+ Shopify brands

    Where it falls short

    • −No paid plan below $199 a month
    • −Stores above 500 orders a month need a custom quote for Advanced or Plus
    • −Listing showed 4.7 stars from 551 reviews
    Free plan
    Yes, 400 monthly orders
    Paid plan
    Classic $199 a month, custom quotes above
    Free trial
    14 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.7 from 551 reviews at check time

    Visit loyaltylion.com|Read the full LoyaltyLion profile

  8. No. 8

    Yotpo Loyalty

    Yotpo's loyalty and referrals app for Shopify, with 20+ campaigns, VIP tiers and points redemption at checkout.

    8.1of 10

    Best for brands already using Yotpo reviews or SMS

    Quality
    8.5
    Experience
    8.3
    Value
    7.4

    Price

    Free for stores under 100 monthly orders; Pro $199 a month

    Quoted from the Yotpo Loyalty pricing page on November 13, 2026: Pro $199 / month From 500 orders/month

    Yotpo Loyalty, listed on the Shopify App Store as Yotpo: Loyalty Rewards Program, makes the most sense for brands that already use other Yotpo products. The free plan is only available to stores with fewer than 100 monthly orders and includes a rewards sticky bar, points for purchases, points exchanged for discounts, a referral program, reporting and AI chat support. Pro costs $199 a month and, from 500 orders a month, adds $0.08 to $0.20 per order; it unlocks a rewards page, more ways to earn and more rewards, redeem points at checkout, webhooks, additional integrations such as Klaviyo and Recharge and email technical support. Stores above 5,000 orders are sent to the full pricing page for advanced features. The listing describes more than 20 campaigns such as goal spend and social engagement, VIP tiers, and segments by points balance and referrals. For a stand-alone loyalty app, the small free plan and $199 entry price are harder to justify than Smile.io or BON.

    What it does well

    • +Part of the Yotpo platform alongside its reviews and SMS products
    • +20+ prebuilt earning campaigns
    • +Redeem points at checkout on Pro

    Where it falls short

    • −Free plan is limited to stores under 100 monthly orders
    • −Pro charges $0.08 to $0.20 per order from 500 orders a month
    • −Listing showed 4.7 stars from 966 reviews
    Free plan
    Yes, under 100 monthly orders
    Paid plan
    Pro $199 a month plus per-order fees
    Free trial
    Not listed
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.7 from 966 reviews at check time

    Visit yotpo.com|Read the full Yotpo Loyalty profile

  9. No. 9

    Gameball

    A gamified loyalty app for Shopify with points, tiers, badges, games such as Spin the Wheel and AI setup help.

    8.0of 10

    Best for stores that want games and challenges in loyalty

    Quality
    8.2
    Experience
    8.0
    Value
    7.9

    Price

    Free plan up to 100 MRCs; Starter $34 a month up to 1,000 orders

    Quoted from the Gameball pricing page on November 13, 2026: Starter $34 / month for small businesses looking to grow (with 1000 orders/month max.)

    Gameball is the gamified option on this list. Beyond points, tiers and referrals, it lists challenges, badges, Spin the Wheel, Slot Machine, leaderboards and streaks, and it uses two AI assistants: one sets up point economics and tiers during onboarding, and one watches customer data and suggests campaigns. The free plan is capped at 100 MRCs and includes loyalty points, reward campaigns, referrals, a first order popup, loyalty emails, Shopify POS and Shopify Flow. Starter at $34 a month covers up to 1,000 orders a month and adds five VIP tiers, points expiry, rewards for reviews, targeted campaigns, the spin wheel and slot machine and a multi-language customer interface with chat support. Pro at $159 adds all ways to earn, unlimited VIP tiers, advanced branding, checkout embeds and RFM segments. Native integrations include Klaviyo and Judge.me. With 149 reviews, it has less public feedback than the leaders, so test it during the 7-day trial.

    What it does well

    • +VIP tiers from $34 a month
    • +Games such as Spin the Wheel and Slot Machine are built in
    • +Starter covers up to 1,000 orders a month

    Where it falls short

    • −Free plan is capped at 100 MRCs
    • −Listing had 149 reviews, the second fewest here
    • −Checkout embeds need the $159 Pro plan
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 100 MRCs
    Paid plans
    Starter $34, Pro $159 a month
    Free trial
    7 days
    Shopify App Store rating
    4.7 from 149 reviews at check time

    Visit gameball.co|Read the full Gameball profile

Before you pick a product or a plan

Count your monthly orders first

Order caps decide the price more than plan names. Free plans range from fewer than 100 orders at Yotpo Loyalty to 150 at BON, 200 at Smile.io, Rivo and Growave, 250 at Joy, 400 at LoyaltyLion and 1,000 at Toki.

Find the plan where VIP tiers start

VIP tiers are the most common upsell. Toki includes them free, Gameball from $34, Rivo from $49, BON and Joy from $129, and Smile.io and Growave from $199 a month.

Check overage fees

Many plans charge per extra order. Smile.io Growth adds $20 per 100 orders over 2,500, Joy Essential adds $15 per 100 over 500, Toki charges $0.15 per order over 1,000 and Yotpo Pro charges $0.08 to $0.20 per order from 500. BON Growth has unlimited orders.

Confirm POS and checkout support

If you sell in person, check Shopify POS. Smile.io lists POS on its free plan, BON from Basic at $29 and Joy from Advanced at $129. Redeeming points inside Shopify checkout often needs Shopify Plus or a higher plan.

Read the rating and the review count together

A 5.0 rating from a few dozen reviews says less than 4.9 from thousands. On the check date Smile.io had 4,682 reviews, BON 1,989 and Joy 1,787, while Toki had 99 and Gameball 149.

Questions readers ask

What is the best loyalty app for Shopify?
Smile.io is the best loyalty app for most Shopify stores. Its free plan covers points, referrals and Shopify POS up to 200 monthly orders, and its Shopify App Store listing showed 4.9 stars from 4,682 reviews in November 2026.
Is there a free loyalty app for Shopify?
Yes, all nine apps on this list have a free plan. Toki's free plan is the largest at up to 1,000 orders a month and includes VIP tiers, while LoyaltyLion covers 400 orders, Joy 250 and Smile.io 200.
How much does Smile.io cost?
Smile.io is free up to 200 monthly orders, and Essential costs $15 a month for up to 500 orders. Standard is $79 for 1,000 orders and Growth is $199 for 2,500 orders, then $20 per additional 100 orders.
What is the cheapest Shopify loyalty app with VIP tiers?
Toki is the cheapest, because its free plan includes advanced VIP tiers up to 1,000 orders a month. Among paid plans, Gameball Starter includes 5 VIP tiers at $34 a month and Rivo Scale includes VIP tiers from $49 a month.
Which Shopify loyalty app has the best reviews?
BON Loyalty had the highest rating, 5.0 from 1,989 reviews, on the check date. Smile.io had the most reviews, 4,682 at 4.9 stars, and Joy Loyalty had 4.9 stars from 1,787 reviews.
Do Shopify loyalty apps work with Shopify POS?
Yes, all nine apps on this list list Shopify POS support. Plan level differs: Smile.io, Toki and Gameball list it on their free plans, while BON adds POS on Basic at $29 and Joy on Advanced at $129 a month.
Is Yotpo Loyalty free?
Yes, but only for stores with fewer than 100 monthly orders. Its Pro plan costs $199 a month and adds $0.08 to $0.20 per order from 500 orders a month, according to its Shopify App Store listing.

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