Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points vs Miko Loyalty and Rewards
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026.
The short answer
- Alpha is detected on 3× as many Shopify stores as Miko Loyalty and Rewards: 3 vs 1 as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Only Miko Loyalty and Rewards lists a free plan.
- Alpha lists 4 features Miko Loyalty and Rewards’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Free products, Gift cards.
Head to head
- China
- New Zealand
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · "Powered by Miko" widget credit
- · Fixed & percentage discounts
- · Floating loyalty widget
- · Points on every purchase
- · Up to 100 loyalty members
- · Welcome bonus points
Starter
- · Email support
- · Fixed & percentage discounts
- · Floating loyalty widget
- · Free shipping rewards
- · Points on every purchase
- · Up to 500 loyalty members
Growth
- · Birthday reward bonuses
- · Custom earn rules
- · Custom widget branding & colours
- · Everything in Starter
- · Refer-a-friend programme
- · Remove "Powered by" branding
Pro
- · Dedicated support
- · Everything in Growth
- · Full analytics dashboard
- · Points multipliers per tier
- · Revenue attribution metrics
- · Tier-exclusive rewards
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.
Miko runs loyalty and rewards for customer retention. Customers earn loyalty points when they place orders, and redeem those points for a reward code to use at checkout. Set up VIP tiers that unlock rewards as customers earn more points, and give bonus points for referrals, signups, birthdays and reviews. The dashboard shows points activity, redemptions and members per tier.
- 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
- Customers earn points on every purchase, with a rate you control
- VIP tiers that give your great customers multiplied point rewards
- Referral widgets that rewards both the referrer and new customer
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 |  Miko Loyalty and Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3(ahead) | 1 |
| 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 | Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | China | New Zealand |
Reviews
| Measure | Alpha | Miko Loyalty and Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Miko Loyalty and Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $7/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Alpha | Miko Loyalty and Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34(ahead) | #355 |
| 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 | May 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Alphalogic | Tripster Developers |
FAQ
Alpha and Miko Loyalty and Rewards: common questions
- Which is more popular, Alpha or Miko Loyalty and Rewards?
- Alpha is detected on 3× as many Shopify stores as Miko Loyalty and Rewards: 3 vs 1 as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Is Alpha or Miko Loyalty and Rewards cheaper?
- Only Miko Loyalty and Rewards 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 4 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Free products, Gift cards, POS rewards. Miko Loyalty and Rewards lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Coupons, Custom programs, Custom rewards, Referrals. 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 4, 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 4, 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.