Fanbase.fm vs Mage: Loyalty Rewards Program
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Feb 19, 2026 for Fanbase.fm, Nov 13, 2026 for Mage.
The short answer
- Mage lists 18 features Fanbase.fm’s listing doesn’t mention, including Cash back programs, Coupons, Custom programs.
Head to head
- United States
- New Zealand
- Switzerland
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Essential
- · 2 Integrations
- · Basic Analytics
- · Earn & Redeem Points for Rewards
- · Loyalty emails & branding
- · On-site Loyalty & Rewards Widget
- · Referral Program
Starter
- · Advanced Integrations
- · Bonus Campaigns
- · Dedicated Loyalty Program Page
- · Enhanced Support
- · Includes 500 Monthly Orders
- · Referral Campaigns
Growth
- · Advanced Analytics & Reporting
- · Advanced Referrals with event tracking
- · Checkout Extensions
- · Custom Integrations & Klaviyo Events
- · Everything in Starter
- · Point drop events
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFanbase.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.
Retain more customers with a beautifully designed loyalty program for Shopify. Launch points, rewards, VIP tiers and referrals in minutes with no coding required. Increase repeat purchases with customisable earning campaigns, reward your best customers, and use advanced analytics to optimise customer retention.
- 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.
- Loyalty Program with points for purchases, social follows, and engagement.
- Custom Rewards including discounts, free shipping, product offers & more.
- VIP Tier System with automatic progression and exclusive benefits.
- VIP Tier System to encourage brand loyalty with exclusive benefits & 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 |  Fanbase.fm |  Mage |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 10 |
| 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 | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories, Sporting Goods |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, New Zealand, Switzerland |
Reviews
| Measure | Fanbase.fm | Mage |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 7 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Fanbase.fm | Mage |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Fanbase.fm | Mage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #347 | #84(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 13, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | FanBase.fm | Mage Ecom |
FAQ
Fanbase.fm and Mage: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Mage lists 18 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 Feb 19, 2026 for Fanbase.fm, Nov 13, 2026 for Mage; 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 Feb 19, 2026 for Fanbase.fm, Nov 13, 2026 for Mage. 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.