Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points vs Firesio VIP Early Access
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Only Firesio VIP Early Access lists a free plan.
- Alpha lists 9 features Firesio VIP Early Access’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Discounts, Free products.
Head to head
- China
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 active launch at a time
- · Up to 10 products per launch
- · Up to 2 VIP tiers
Growth
- · No “Powered by” line on your storefront
- · Up to 5 VIP tiers
- · Up to 5 active launches at a time
Scale
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited active launches
- · Up to 10 VIP tiers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCustomer loyalty app with points, VIP tiers and a dedicated loyalty page. Customers earn points for purchases, sign-ups, newsletter, birthdays, reviews and social follows, and redeem rewards: discounts, free shipping or free products. Run different programs for customer groups by tags, like wholesale and retail (B2B). Give bonus points on key products and collections, and retroactive points for past orders.
VIP Early Access lets you open a product launch to your VIP customers first. Group customers into VIP tiers by tag, total spent or number of orders, then choose when each tier and the general public can buy. Products stay locked at checkout until a customer's tier opens, so a shared link cannot skip the line. Signed-in customers see their tier and upcoming launches on a VIP page and on each product page.
- Loyalty points - customers earn/redeem points for attractive rewards
- VIP tiers – exclusive perks based on points earned or money spent
- Multiple Programs – launch different loyalty programs for different customers
- POS support - let customers earn and redeem points in physical stores
- Create VIP tiers from customer tags, total spent or number of orders
- Schedule launches with a different opening time for each tier
- Block checkout for customers whose tier has not opened yet
- Show a VIP page and product page panel with countdowns to opening
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | China | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 25 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #35 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #6 on Rookies in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Alphalogic | Firesio |
FAQ
Alpha and Firesio VIP Early Access: common questions
- Is Alpha or Firesio VIP Early Access cheaper?
- Only Firesio VIP Early Access lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Alpha lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Discounts, Free products, Free shipping. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 8, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 8, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.