Crowny: Loyalty & Rewards vs Fanbase.fm
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 13, 2026 for Crowny, Feb 19, 2026 for Fanbase.fm.
The short answer
- Only Crowny lists a free plan.
- Crowny lists 10 features Fanbase.fm’s listing doesn’t mention, including Cash back programs, Coupons, Custom programs.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 tier
- · 2 deals
- · 2 earning rules
- · All core loyalty features
- · Automated loyalty emails & Referrals
- · In-store earning and redemption
Starter
- · 2 tiers
- · 4 deals
- · 4 earning rules
- · Everything in Free
- · Migration and launch assistance
- · Support
Essential
- · 10 deals
- · 10 earning rules
- · 3 tiers
- · Everything in Starter
- · Increasing rewards across tiers
- · Priority support
Growth
- · 20 deals
- · 20 earning rules
- · 3 tiers
- · Dedicated customer success manager
- · Everything in Essential
- · Priority implementation support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBuild a Shopify loyalty program designed for repeat purchases. Reward orders with points, tiers and custom deals. Schedule multiplier campaigns, including double-point events for Black Friday and other peak periods. Prepare your program while paused, then activate it when ready. Customize your branded storefront widget or get personal help with setup. Switch with supported Smile and Yotpo migration tools.
Fanbase.fm is a music rewards engine where fans earn points for you as a musical artist by streaming your music, checking in at your shows, buying your merch, and sharing your music. The Fanbase.fm Shopify app connects your shopify store to Fanbase.fm and automatically award points to your fans when they make a purchase so they can rise up your leaderboard and earn more rewards.
- Rewards for valuable social media actions like comments, tags, and shares
- Exclusive, custom member deals like discounts, gifts, or free products
- Branded loyalty cards, loyalty points, and a cash back mechanism
- Welcome bonuses, birthday rewards, and social media rewards
- Connects to Fanbase.fm to award points to your fans when they make a purchase.
- Assist with fan engagement by offering rewards to fans.
- Connect with your most engaged fans.
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 |  Crowny |  Fanbase.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Crowny | Fanbase.fm |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 5 | 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 | Crowny | Fanbase.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Crowny | Fanbase.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #116(ahead) | #347 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 19, 2025 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Crowny | FanBase.fm |
FAQ
Crowny and Fanbase.fm: common questions
- Is Crowny or Fanbase.fm cheaper?
- Only Crowny 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?
- Crowny lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Cash back 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 13, 2026 for Crowny, Feb 19, 2026 for Fanbase.fm; 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 13, 2026 for Crowny, Feb 19, 2026 for Fanbase.fm. 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.