Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points vs Rijoy: AI Loyalty Rewards
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026 for Alpha, Oct 14, 2026 for Rijoy.
The short answer
- Only Rijoy lists a free plan.
- Rijoy lists 10 features Alpha’s listing doesn’t mention, including Affiliate programs, Coupons, Custom programs.
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
Starter
Growth
Plus
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.
How to maximize Customer Retention based on my store data? Rijoy’s AI Sidekick analyzes your shop and generates custom Loyalty Program setups instantly. Prompt it: "How to increase AOV for my current products?" or "Best way to drive repeat purchase this month?" and it will auto-configure Reward Points, VIP Tiers, and Referrals tailored to your customers.
- 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 points earning rules
- Use simple chat to build tiered VIP, points, and referral systems in seconds.
- Viral referral rewards
- Launch tiered VIP levels with exclusive benefits tailored to your brand niche
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 |  Rijoy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rijoy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQ
Alpha and Rijoy: common questions
- Is Alpha or Rijoy cheaper?
- Only Rijoy 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 1 the others don’t mention, such as POS rewards. Rijoy lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Coupons, Custom programs, Custom rewards. 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 5, 2026 for Alpha, Oct 14, 2026 for Rijoy; 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 5, 2026 for Alpha, Oct 14, 2026 for Rijoy. 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.