Glow: Loyalty Points & Rewards vs Rivo: 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
- Rivo is detected on 188× as many Shopify stores as Glow: 3,958 vs 21 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Glow 4.8 from 48 reviews and Rivo 4.7 from 1,440 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Glow and $15/month for Rivo.
- Glow lists 17 features Rivo’s listing doesn’t mention, including Affiliate programs, Campaigns, Checkout discounts.
Head to head
Smart & Seamless: Loyalty Points, Rewards & Referrals
Rewards, Referrals, Loyalty Points - Loyalty Program
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
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
100% FREE FOREVER
- · Automated Email Campaigns
- · Branding
- · Loyalty Points Program
- · Up to 200 monthly orders
- · Ways to earn and redeem
- · [COMPARE OUR FREE PLAN TO OTHERS]
Essential
- · 2 integrations
- · 24/7 human support
- · Advanced ways to earn
- · Dedicated loyalty & referral page
- · Email branding
- · On-site prompts
Scale
- · 24/7 human support
- · Advanced Branding (Custom CSS + Fonts)
- · Analytics
- · Bonus Campaigns
- · Everything in Essential
- · Points Expiry
Plus
- · Advanced Analytics
- · Checkout Extensions
- · Custom Integrations (eg: Klaviyo events)
- · Everything in Scale
- · Rivo Developer Toolkit
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?
Hey! Stuart here, founder of Rivo. I built this company based on the fact that other loyalty solutions were not improving their products, and their prices kept on rising. We ship product updates every week, using Shopify's latest tech built for driving loyalty & rewards in 2026. We also have a world class customer success team who focus on one thing... driving your actual retention metrics.
- 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.
- A fully customizable loyalty and referrals platform, that moves your metrics.
- Built for fast growing DTC brands
- 24/7 world class live chat support (Check out our reviews)
- Instantly integrates with your stack. Klaviyo, Gorgias, Postscript, etc.
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 |  Rivo |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 21 | 3,958(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +15 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 97 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 21% |
| 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 | Rivo |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 48 | 1,440(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1(ahead) | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 38% |
FAQ
Glow and Rivo: common questions
- Which is more popular, Glow or Rivo?
- Rivo is detected on 188× as many Shopify stores as Glow: 3,958 vs 21 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Glow or Rivo cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Glow and $15/month for Rivo. 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 Rivo?
- On the Shopify App Store: Glow 4.8 from 48 reviews and Rivo 4.7 from 1,440 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Glow lists 17 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Campaigns, Checkout discounts, Coupons. Rivo lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Cash back programs, Early access, Exclusive access. 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.