Amphit vs ethos: Loyalty, Referrals, UGC
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Amphit, Nov 9, 2026 for ethos.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $69/month for Amphit and $499/month for ethos.
- ethos lists 15 features Amphit’s listing doesn’t mention, including Coupons, Custom programs, Custom rewards.
Head to head
- United States
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 25% fee only on generated revenue
- · Automated winner & Losers' Wallet
- · Create up to 2 Arenas per month
- · Customizable Countdown Widget
Pro
- · Advanced analytics dashboard
- · Automated winner & Losers' Wallet
- · Boundles Enabled
- · Create up to 6 Arenas per month
- · Customizable Countdown Widget
- · Reduced 20% fee on revenue
Ultra
- · Advanced analytics dashboard
- · Automated winner & Losers' Wallet
- · Boundles Enabled
- · Create up to 11 Arenas per month
- · Customizable Countdown Widget
- · Dedicated onboarding assistance
Start for free
- · Add Cart & Checkout Extensions
- · Configure your loyalty program
- · Connect third-party integrations
- · Create Tiers (VIP, paid or secret)
- · Explore full branding capabilities
- · Get support from loyalty experts
Everything Plan
- · +more
- · All third-party integrations
- · Contests, polls, birthday gifts, & more
- · Enhanced reporting & analytics
- · Loyalty points program
- · Referrals, UGC & Mobile Wallet Passes
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTired of relying on discount banners to sell expensive products? Amphit turns your store into a gamified experience. Visitors buy an accessible ticket to win your premium items. One lucky buyer gets the product. The real magic? Non-winners instantly get their entry fee back as store credit. They lose nothing, and you gain future sales.
Built for Shopify brands with $1M+ in annual sales that want customers to spend more, return more often and refer friends. Engage members with tiers, paid memberships, store credit, referrals, polls, surveys, contests, UGC challenges, early access and more. Reward members online, in store with Shopify POS and Square, and at pop-ups with QR codes.
- Run timed, gamified product Arenas to generate visitor engagement.
- Automatically refund non-winners with store credit for future purchases.
- Protect profit margins on premium items without relying on discounts.
- Integrate native app blocks instantly.
- Set up a powerful loyalty program tailored to your brand
- Reward members with points and tiered benefits
- Let not-yet-customers join before purchasing, and nurture them into loyal buyers
- Drive referrals and grow your customer base with built-in acquisition tools
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 |  Amphit |  ethos |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 50 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 3 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Amphit | ethos |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 42 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
Amphit and ethos: common questions
- Is Amphit or ethos cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $69/month for Amphit and $499/month for ethos. 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?
- Amphit lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Cash back, Cash back programs, Digital wallets, Game programs. ethos lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Coupons, Custom programs, Custom rewards, Early access. 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Amphit, Nov 9, 2026 for ethos; 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Amphit, Nov 9, 2026 for ethos. 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.