Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points vs LevelUp Loyalty
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Alpha, Oct 13, 2026 for LevelUp Loyalty.
The short answer
- Only LevelUp Loyalty lists a free plan.
- Alpha lists 6 features LevelUp Loyalty’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Free products, Gift cards.
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
- · Dashboard and analytics
- · Storefront loyalty widget
- · Unlimited levels and XP rules
- · Up to 20 customers
Pro
- · CSV data export
- · Dashboard and analytics
- · Priority support
- · Storefront loyalty widget
- · Unlimited customers
- · Unlimited levels and XP rules
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.
LevelUp Loyalty adds a gamification-based loyalty system to your store. Customers earn XP from purchases and account signups, then progress through level tiers you define. When a customer reaches a new level, a unique Shopify discount code is automatically created and shown in a storefront widget. You control the XP rules, level thresholds, reward types, and budget limits.
- 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
- Customizable XP rules and level tiers that reward purchases and signups auto
- Auto-generated Shopify discount codes delivered instantly when customers levelup
- Storefront widget with 8 color themes and real-time XP and level updates
- AI-powered onboarding that configures your loyalty setup based on your store
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 |  LevelUp Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | LevelUp Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LevelUp Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $39.90/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Alpha | LevelUp Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #36 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #8 on Rookies in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Sep 25, 2025 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Alphalogic | fatih |
FAQ
Alpha and LevelUp Loyalty: common questions
- Is Alpha or LevelUp Loyalty cheaper?
- Only LevelUp Loyalty 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 6 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Free products, Gift cards, Points. 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 9, 2026 for Alpha, Oct 13, 2026 for LevelUp Loyalty; 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 9, 2026 for Alpha, Oct 13, 2026 for LevelUp Loyalty. 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.