Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards vs Joy Loyalty Program 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.
The short answer
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards is detected on 176× as many Shopify stores as Glow: 3,687 vs 21 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Glow 4.8 from 48 reviews and Joy Loyalty Program Rewards 4.9 from 1,790 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Glow and $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards.
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 22 features Glow’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations.
Head to head
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Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Analytics Dashboard
- · Dedicated support
- · Easy Loyalty Program Setup
- · Email Notifications
- · Unlimited Orders
- · Up to 50 Active Members
Sprout
- · API Access
- · Analytics Dashboard
- · Dedicated Support
- · Easy Loyalty Setup
- · Email Reminders
- · Klaviyo
Startup
- · API Access
- · Analytics Dashboard
- · Dedicated Support
- · Easy Loyalty Setup
- · Email Reminders
- · Klaviyo
Traction
- · API Access
- · Analytics Dashboard
- · Dedicated Support
- · Easy Loyalty Setup
- · Email Reminders
- · Klaviyo
Starter
- · 24/7 Live chat support
- · 250 monthly orders
- · Email reward notifications
- · Flexible points & rewards program
- · On-brand loyalty design
- · Referral program with fraud prevention
Essential
- · 30+ integrations (Klaviyo, Recharge,...)
- · Analytics & performance reports
- · Dedicated loyalty page
- · Joy Loyalty AI copilot
- · Point expiration rules
- · Points for social engagement
Advanced
- · Apple & Google Wallet passes
- · Bonus point campaign (x2, x3 multiplier)
- · Loyalty Hub (Shopify native UI)
- · Loyalty Rule Engine (custom earning)
- · POS loyalty extension (in-store rewards)
- · Paid membership programs
Ultimate
- · 24/7 priority support with SLA
- · Checkout UI loyalty extensions
- · Dynamic point expiration rules
- · Full Developer Toolkit + JS SDK
- · Headless commerce (Hydrogen, Next.js)
- · On-demand development hours
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTransform first-time buyers into loyal customers using Glow's comprehensive points and rewards system, designed specifically for the Shopify ecosystem. Glow integrates seamlessly, enhancing your store with a robust loyalty and referral program. Equipped with all the tools for success, Glow's intuitive setup wizard guides you swiftly through configuration, ensuring a smooth launch. Questions?
Joy is the loyalty platform for ambitious Shopify brands, built for power and flexibility. It is free for up to 250 orders a month, with points, referrals, and the loyalty widget included. Joy rewards Instagram comments, story mentions, and DMs automatically. Customers redeem points and store credit in cart, at checkout, and on POS, with passes in Apple and Google Wallet. Widget and loyalty page ship in 8 languages.
- Maximize customer lifetime value with versatile points-for-actions rewards.
- Drive repeat sales with point-redemption for discounts and exclusive offers.
- Amplify referrals: Reward customers and their peers for boosting your base.
- Seamlessly sync loyalty across online and brick-and-mortar with Shopify POS.
- Purchasing Reward by points, Milestone reward (eg: 5th order, 10th order reward)
- Tier Perks: Auto discounts (with combination settings), available online and POS
- Stackable/Combinable discounts with your stores, increasing conversion rate
- POS and POS Pro extension, a seamless experience for Online and Offline stores
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 |  Glow |  Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 21 | 3,687(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +18 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 91 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 10% |
| Top store categories | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, Australia | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Glow | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 48 | 1,790(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1(ahead) | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 18% |
Pricing
| Measure | Glow | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Glow | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #122 | #11(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #11 on Featured by Shopify in Loyalty and rewards | #6 in Loyalty and rewards |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 25, 2019 | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 5 |
| Developer | Glow Loyalty | Joy Loyalty Program & Rewards |
FAQ
Glow and Joy Loyalty Program Rewards: common questions
- Which is more popular, Glow or Joy Loyalty Program Rewards?
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards is detected on 176× as many Shopify stores as Glow: 3,687 vs 21 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Glow or Joy Loyalty Program Rewards cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Glow and $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards. 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, Glow or Joy Loyalty Program Rewards?
- On the Shopify App Store: Glow 4.8 from 48 reviews and Joy Loyalty Program Rewards 4.9 from 1,790 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Glow lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Editor tool, Store credit. Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 22 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations, Badges. 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; 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. 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.