CXForge Loyalty vs Essent Loyalty Program Rewards
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jun 10, 2026 for CXForge Loyalty, Nov 11, 2026 for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards.
The short answer
- Only Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists a free plan.
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists 6 features CXForge Loyalty’s listing doesn’t mention, including Affiliate programs, Custom programs, Discounts.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 12 ways to earn points
- · Basic loyalty program
- · Built-in email notifications & Klaviyo
- · Discounts, Gifts, Free shipping rewards
- · Product, Cart, Popup, Account placements
- · Referral program
Starter
- · 24/7 human support
- · Dedicated loyalty landing page
- · Exclusive unlisted product rewards
- · Free loyalty point program
- · POS support for in-store loyalty
- · Shopify flow custom points
Essential
- · 24/7 human support
- · Branded icons & email domain
- · Loyalty status in Orders & Profile pages
- · Point & VIP tier expiry
- · Points on every product card
- · Store Credit reward
Growth
- · Analytics
- · Custom Collection / Product points
- · Exclude Shipping / Taxes
- · Priority 24/7 support
- · Redeem at Checkout (Shopify Plus)
- · Unlimited VIP Tiers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOur app helps merchants build customer loyalty with an easy-to-use rewards program. It enables businesses to create point-based systems, tiers, and exclusive rewards, driving repeat purchases and improving retention. Whether you're a small shop or a large retailer, our app simplifies the setup and management of loyalty programs, saving time and boosting engagement.
Essential is a loyalty program and rewards app built for repeat purchases, retention, and ROI you can measure. Customers earn loyalty points or store credit cashback for orders, signup, birthdays, and reviews, then redeem rewards in one click — no coupon codes. Grow sales with a referral program, affiliate links, VIP tiers, and Shopify POS for in-store loyalty.
- Reward customers with points, exclusive perks, and tiers for loyalty.
- Automate loyalty campaigns to drive customer engagement and retention.
- Gain valuable insights with detailed analytics on customer behaviour and trends.
- Loyalty program with points, rewards program, referrals, and VIP tiers.
- Loyalty and Rewards program: offer points, discounts, or exclusive perks.
- Referral Program: Refer a friend with referral codes. Refer and earn points!
- VIP rewards program: offer exclusive perks with VIP tiers & loyalty rewards!
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 |  CXForge Loyalty |  Essent Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2,080 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +22 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 59 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 7% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | CXForge Loyalty | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 496 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 7% |
Pricing
| Measure | CXForge Loyalty | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | CXForge Loyalty | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #350 | #16(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #10 in Loyalty and rewards |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | ShoutOUT Labs, Inc. | Essential Apps |
FAQ
CXForge Loyalty and Essent Loyalty Program Rewards: common questions
- Is CXForge Loyalty or Essent Loyalty Program Rewards cheaper?
- Only Essent Loyalty Program Rewards 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?
- CXForge Loyalty lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Coupons, Donations, Gift cards, POS rewards. Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Custom programs, Discounts, Game programs. 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 Jun 10, 2026 for CXForge Loyalty, Nov 11, 2026 for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards; 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 Jun 10, 2026 for CXForge Loyalty, Nov 11, 2026 for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards. 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.