Influence: Loyalty & Referral vs LoyaltyLion Loyalty & 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
- LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards is detected on 235× as many Shopify stores as Influence: 4,469 vs 19 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Influence 4.3 from 32 reviews and LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards 4.7 from 549 reviews.
- Only Influence lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Influence and $199/month for LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards.
- Influence lists 14 features LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards’s listing doesn’t mention, including Commission, Coupons, Custom code.
Head to head
Loyalty & Rewards
Customer loyalty program: points, rewards, tiers and referrals
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- United States
- 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
- · Basic earn rules
- · Basic widget
- · Customer account extensions
- · Customer email notifications
- · Percentage redeem rules
- · Up to 300 orders
Starter
- · Dedicated landing page
- · Digital StampCard
- · Extra earn & redeem rules
- · Full POS support
- · Memberships
- · Platform migration support
Plus
- · Advanced earn & redeem rules
- · Collaborator access
- · Custom email & referral domain
- · Full API access
- · Loyalty Tiers
- · Monthly recurring rewards
Free plan
- · 400 monthly orders
- · Branding and customization options
- · Loyalty analytics and customer segments
- · Optional enhancements including emails
- · Points for on site activities
- · Real-time on site notifications
Classic
- · 5* onboarding support
- · Customizable rules & rewards
- · Free loyalty page design worth $1500
- · Klaviyo loyalty flows built for you
- · Loyalty attributed revenue reporting
- · POS locations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureInfluence is a powerful loyalty and referral platform built for scaling eCommerce brands. Launch personalized rewards programs with VIP tiers and referral incentives that increase repeat purchases and customer lifetime value. Influence integrates with Klaviyo, Gorgias, and your existing stack — with fast, no-code setup and deep customization.
Trusted by 10,000+ Shopify brands, LoyaltyLion helps you create a loyalty program that rewards shoppers and drives repeat purchases across every channel, location, and market. Reward purchases, reviews, referrals, social actions and more with a fully customizable points program. Create VIP tiers that unlock exclusive perks and early access for your best customers.
- Earn & Redeem: Set up a point rewards system for purchases, social shares & more
- Referrals: Turn loyal customers into advocates who refer friends and family
- Loyalty Tiers: Fully customisable with the option to import existing Tier levels
- Affiliates: Streamline the process of establishing & overseeing affiliates
- Integrate your program into your site with a customizable loyalty page
- Use loyalty points to secure second purchases & incentivize enrollment
- Create rewards that drive repeat purchases & increase program participation
- Drive program engagement & positive behaviors with loyalty emails/notifications
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 |  Influence |  LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 19 | 4,469(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | +2 | −9 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | 67(ahead) |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 29% |
| Top store categories | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Germany, United Kingdom, United States | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Influence | LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.3 ★ | 4.7 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 32 | 549(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | 7(ahead) |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 45% |
Pricing
| Measure | Influence | LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $49/month(ahead) | $199/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Influence | LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #40 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #3 in Loyalty and rewards |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 20, 2021 | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Reviews.io | LoyaltyLion |
FAQ
Influence and LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards: common questions
- Which is more popular, Influence or LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards?
- LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards is detected on 235× as many Shopify stores as Influence: 4,469 vs 19 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Influence or LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards cheaper?
- Only Influence lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Influence and $199/month for LoyaltyLion Loyalty & 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, Influence or LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards?
- On the Shopify App Store: Influence 4.3 from 32 reviews and LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards 4.7 from 549 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Influence lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Commission, Coupons, Custom code, Custom discounts. LoyaltyLion Loyalty & Rewards lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom programs, Memberships, Subscriptions. 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.