Essent Loyalty Program Rewards vs Loyal Locker ‑ Network Rewards
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards, May 26, 2026 for Loyal Locker.
The short answer
- Only Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists a free plan.
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists 7 features Loyal Locker’s listing doesn’t mention, including Affiliate programs, Exclusive access, Free shipping.
Head to head
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- 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 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.
Loyal Locker helps merchants turn everyday purchases into lasting customer relationships. The app automatically tracks customers, awards points, and manages rewards without changing existing store workflows. Merchants can run a store-level loyalty program while also participating in a collective network where customers earn and use points across participating businesses.
- 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!
- Automatically award loyalty points for every purchase
- Create rewards customers can redeem online or in-store
- Join a collective network where points work across businesses
- Send targeted offers to loyal and at-risk customers
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 |  Loyal Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,993 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +19 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 55 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | Loyal Locker |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 496 | Not published |
| 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 | Loyal Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | Loyal Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #16(ahead) | #227 |
| Shopify App Charts | #10 in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Nov 25, 2024 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Essential Apps | Ondgo Solutions, LLC |
FAQ
Essent Loyalty Program Rewards and Loyal Locker: common questions
- Is Essent Loyalty Program Rewards or Loyal Locker 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?
- Essent Loyalty Program Rewards lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Exclusive access, Free shipping, Game programs. Loyal Locker lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Coupons, Gift cards, POS rewards, Services. 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 9, 2026 for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards, May 26, 2026 for Loyal Locker; 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 9, 2026 for Essent Loyalty Program Rewards, May 26, 2026 for Loyal Locker. 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.