Gleam Reviews vs Reel Review
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Gleam Reviews and $9.99/month for Reel Review.
- Gleam Reviews lists 6 features Reel Review’s listing doesn’t mention, including Carousels, Email requests, Import and export.
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
Free
Pro
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.
Reel Review captures reviews when customers are happiest - right after checkout. Get dramatically more reviews than email apps by offering custom discount rewards. Manage everything inside your admin - no external dashboards or logins. Your customers share their experience and, if offered, immediately get a discount for their next purchase, driving repeat sales.
- 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
- Collect reviews at checkout when customers are happy to share feedback
- Offer custom discount rewards that customers receive instantly
- Manage everything in your admin dashboard - no external tools needed
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 |  Reel Review |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Reel Review |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Reel Review |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $9.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Gleam Reviews | Reel Review |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #298 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Digital Raise | Eion |
FAQ
Gleam Reviews and Reel Review: common questions
- Is Gleam Reviews or Reel Review cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Gleam Reviews and $9.99/month for Reel Review. 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 6 the others don’t mention, such as Carousels, Email requests, Import and export, Photo reviews. Reel Review lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom requests, Top reviews. 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; 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. 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.