Essent Loyalty Program Rewards 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 Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards is detected on 48× as many Shopify stores as ECA: 1,968 vs 41 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Essent Loyalty Program Rewards 5.0 from 496 reviews and ECA 5.0 from 16 reviews.
- Only Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards and $9/month for ECA.
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists 10 features ECA’s listing doesn’t mention, including Affiliate programs, Custom programs, Exclusive access.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- 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.
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
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 featureEssential 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.
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.
- 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!
- 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 |  Essent Loyalty Program Rewards |  ECA |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,968(ahead) | 41 |
| Net store change, 28 days | +20 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 56 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | United States, India, Singapore |
Reviews
| Measure | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | ECA |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 496(ahead) | 16 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 7% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | ECA |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 15 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | ECA |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #16(ahead) | #90 |
| Shopify App Charts | #10 in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 25, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Essential Apps | Easy Commerce Apps |
FAQ
Essent Loyalty Program Rewards and ECA: common questions
- Which is more popular, Essent Loyalty Program Rewards or ECA?
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards is detected on 48× as many Shopify stores as ECA: 1,968 vs 41 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Essent Loyalty Program Rewards or ECA cheaper?
- Only Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards 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.
- Which has better reviews, Essent Loyalty Program Rewards or ECA?
- On the Shopify App Store: Essent Loyalty Program Rewards 5.0 from 496 reviews and ECA 5.0 from 16 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Custom programs, Exclusive access, Free products. ECA lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Coupons. 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 8, 2026; 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 8, 2026. 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.