Aqua Loyalty vs ECA: Easy Loyalty Rewards
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 Aqua Loyalty, Nov 5, 2026 for ECA.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $13/month for Aqua Loyalty and $9/month for ECA.
- ECA lists 4 features Aqua Loyalty’s listing doesn’t mention, including Coupons, Custom rewards, Discounts.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- Singapore
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Essential
- · Automatic points on every order
- · Embedded dashboard (Members, Activity)
- · Redeem for discount code or gift card
- · Refund-safe point reversal
- · Storefront balance widget
Growth
- · Essential Features
- · Points expiry
- · Product/collection-specific earn rates
- · Referral program
- · VIP tiers with auto-promotion
Pro
- · Growth Features
- · POS points redemption
- · Priority support
Starter
- · Earn and Redeem Points
- · Email and Chat Support
- · Email and SMS Notifications
- · Embed points on product & account pages
- · Membership Tiers
- · Nudges (on-site content) & Landing page
Standard
- · Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- · Earn and Redeem Points
- · Email and Chat Support
- · Email and SMS Notifications
- · Embed points on product & account pages
- · Membership Tiers
Pro
- · Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- · Earn and Redeem Points
- · Email and Chat Support
- · Email and SMS Notifications
- · Embed points on product & account pages
- · Membership Tiers
Advanced
- · Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- · Earn and Redeem Points
- · Email and Chat Support
- · Email and SMS Notifications
- · Embed points on product & account pages
- · Membership Tiers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAqua Loyalty awards points automatically on every paid order, without requiring merchants to track purchases or issue rewards by hand. Customers redeem accumulated points for discount codes, gift cards, or rewards a merchant defines, and can be grouped into VIP tiers or invited to refer new customers for bonus points.
Easy Loyalty Rewards helps you boost retention and repeat sales with a quick, no-code setup. Reward customers with points, VIP tiers, and milestone perks—all fully automated and easy to manage. Offer points, milestone rewards, and VIP memberships to keep customers coming back. Automate discounts, reward redemptions, and point expirations for a seamless shopping experience.
- Refunds automatically reverse the exact points a returned order earned
- Redeem points in person with a built-in point-of-sale tile for staff
- Engage shoppers with VIP tiers, referrals.
- Send specific products or collections to their own separate rewards card
- Allow customers to earn and spend points, boosting loyalty & repeat purchase
- Exclusive discounts through tiered memberships to reward loyal customers
- Personalize the loyalty widget and integrate it effortlessly with your store
- Access expert support anytime and analyze customer behavior
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 |  Aqua Loyalty |  ECA |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 41 |
| 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 | Not published | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, India, Singapore |
Reviews
| Measure | Aqua Loyalty | ECA |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 16 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Aqua Loyalty | ECA |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $13/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 15 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Aqua Loyalty | ECA |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #403 | #89(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Sep 18, 2026 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Aqua Offers | Easy Commerce Apps |
FAQ
Aqua Loyalty and ECA: common questions
- Is Aqua Loyalty or ECA cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $13/month for Aqua Loyalty and $9/month for ECA. 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?
- Aqua Loyalty lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Game programs, VIP tiers. ECA lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Coupons, Custom rewards, Discounts, 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Aqua Loyalty, Nov 5, 2026 for ECA; 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 Aqua Loyalty, Nov 5, 2026 for ECA. 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.