Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points vs Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026.
The short answer
- Alpha is detected on 1.8× as many Shopify stores as Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers: 7 vs 4 as of Nov 10, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Alpha 5.0 from 26 reviews and Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- Alpha lists 8 features Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Discounts, Free products.
Head to head
- China
- Turkey
- Japan
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Lite
Basic
Pro
Enterprise
- · (ask over 100,000 customers)
- · FIXED PRICE up to 100,000 customers.
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.
Based on the amount and frequency of past purchases and customer tags, the system automatically performs calculations and assigns a membership / loyalty rank to each customer. In addition, membership cards and membership cards can be added to My Page with no code. With this single application, you can start a membership rank / loyalty and rewards program immediately.
- 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
- All settings are no-code. Just install, set rank, and add blocks to the theme.
- Can also be evaluated by periodic execution and events (account is updated, etc)
- Rank conditions can be set based on purchase amount, frequency, and customer tag
- A membership card can be set up on Account Page
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 |  Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 7(ahead) | 4 |
| 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, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | China, Turkey | Japan |
Reviews
| Measure | Alpha | Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 26(ahead) | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Alpha | Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $14.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Alpha | Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #36(ahead) | #154 |
| 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 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Alphalogic | Rewire Inc. |
FAQ
Alpha and Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers: common questions
- Which is more popular, Alpha or Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers?
- Alpha is detected on 1.8× as many Shopify stores as Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers: 7 vs 4 as of Nov 10, 2026.
- Which has better reviews, Alpha or Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers?
- On the Shopify App Store: Alpha 5.0 from 26 reviews and Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Alpha lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Discounts, Free products, Free shipping. Ranky ‑Simple membership tiers lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Membership perks, Memberships. 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 10, 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 10, 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.