Jolty: Gamified UGC Engine 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Jolty, Nov 9, 2026 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Jolty and $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards.
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 41 features Jolty’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations.
Head to head
FREE 100%. Rewards, Loyalty points, rewards program. 24/7 Chat
- 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.
Starter Plan
Growth Plan
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 featureTurn everyday customers into content creators by rewarding them for sharing photos, videos, and feedback about your products. Jolty Missions helps you launch UGC tasks in minutes, collect authentic content, and use it across marketing, social media, and product insights. Customers complete missions through a no-app widget, earn points or rewards, and submissions are AI-moderated in your dashboard.
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.
- Submissions dashboard: Manage your brand missions & content within Shopify admin
- AI moderation: Auto-score content and set moderation rules to user submissions
- AI mission generator: Describe your campaign and the AI creates missions for you
- Drag-and-drop widget: Add missions to any page via the theme editor. No code.
- 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 |  Jolty |  Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 3,687 |
| 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 | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Jolty | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1,790 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 18% |
Pricing
| Measure | Jolty | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Jolty | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #440 | #11 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #6 in Loyalty and rewards |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 5 |
| Developer | Jolty UGC Engine | Joy Loyalty Program & Rewards |
FAQ
Jolty and Joy Loyalty Program Rewards: common questions
- Is Jolty or Joy Loyalty Program Rewards cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Jolty 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Jolty lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Carousels, Custom requests, Early access, Game programs. Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 41 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations, Banners. 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 13, 2026 for Jolty, Nov 9, 2026 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards; 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 13, 2026 for Jolty, Nov 9, 2026 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards. 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.