Gleam Reviews vs Pearlily Reviews
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Gleam Reviews, Oct 13, 2026 for Pearlily Reviews.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Gleam Reviews and $29/month for Pearlily Reviews.
- Gleam Reviews lists 2 features Pearlily Reviews’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automations, Testimonials.
Head to head
Free
- · All 13 storefront widgets
- · CSV import + export
- · Magic-link email invitations
- · Photo + video reviews
- · Reward discount codes
- · Up to 25 reviews per month
Pro
- · AI auto-reply on every review
- · AI moderation (spam, abuse, more)
- · AI sentiment analysis with Claude
- · Email alerts on negative reviews
- · Email alerts on negative reviews
- · Gleam Mail - built-in invitations
Up to 50 orders/mo
Growth - $29/month
- · AI Moderation
- · AI sentiment insights
- · Community Q&A answers
- · Judge.me CSV import
- · Photo reviews
- · Unlimited Orders
Pro - $49/month
- · Custom CSS for widgets
- · Everything in Growth
- · Priority support (4 hours)
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGleam collects product reviews with photos, Q&A, and UGC. AI features add insight: sentiment analysis flags reviews where text doesn't match the rating, auto-reply drafts on-brand responses, and moderation catches spam and abuse. Built-in email handles invitations and thank-you messages with custom templates. Reward reviewers with auto-generated discount codes. 12 widgets adapt to any theme.
Pearlily collects product reviews automatically after every order, then uses AI to moderate them by approving genuine feedback, flagging borderline content, and hiding spam. No manual work required. Beyond moderation, Pearlily analyzes what customers actually say. Sentiment scores, top praise, and complaints are surfaced for every product so you know what to fix and what to keep.
- AI catches when a 5-star rating actually contains a complaint
- AI drafts thoughtful replies that match your brand tone
- Built-in email automation — no separate email service required
- UGC Showcase Wall — customer photos alongside your product reviews
- Automated review request emails with smart timing and reminders
- AI moderation that auto-approves genuine reviews and catches spam
- Product Q&A with community answers from logged-in customers
- AI sentiment analysis with actionable insights per product
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 |  Gleam Reviews |  Pearlily Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gleam Reviews | Pearlily Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 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 | Gleam Reviews | Pearlily Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Gleam Reviews | Pearlily Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #296(ahead) | #442 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 14, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Digital Raise | Broderick Hill |
FAQ
Gleam Reviews and Pearlily Reviews: common questions
- Is Gleam Reviews or Pearlily Reviews cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Gleam Reviews and $29/month for Pearlily Reviews. 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?
- Gleam Reviews lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, Testimonials. 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Gleam Reviews, Oct 13, 2026 for Pearlily Reviews; 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Gleam Reviews, Oct 13, 2026 for Pearlily Reviews. 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.