Joy Loyalty Program Rewards vs Puding
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards, Oct 13, 2026 for Puding.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and $49/month for Puding.
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 37 features Puding’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
- · 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
Free
- · Includes all Standard features
- · Up to 30 Customers
Standard
- · Customizable Apple Wallet Card
- · Embed points on product pages
- · Manual and Auto mode
- · Perks, VIP, Tiered levels
- · Points, Redeem, Earn, Discounts, Free
- · Redeem at checkout (Shopify Plus)
Pro
- · Includes all Standard features
- · Up to 500 Customers
Max
- · Includes all Standard features
- · Unlimited Customers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureJoy 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.
Puding connects a merchant's Shopify store to their Puding loyalty account. Merchants can configure ways to earn, ways to redeem, and membership perks in Puding, then show those rewards in their online store through the Puding theme extension. The Shopify integration keeps customer and order activity aligned with the loyalty program.
- 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
- Show a storefront rewards panel where customers can view points, ways to earn, ways to redeem, membership perks, and activity.
- Let merchants configure points, amount discounts, percentage discounts, free shipping, free item rewards, and perk benefits from Puding.
- Sync Shopify customer and order activity with Puding loyalty records for paid orders, refunds, cancellations, and order edits.
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 |  Joy Loyalty Program Rewards |  Puding |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3,735 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +20 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 90 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 10% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Puding |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1,789 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 18% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Puding |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month(ahead) | $49/month |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Puding |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #11 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #6 in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 28, 2021 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Languages | 5 | 1 |
| Developer | Joy Loyalty Program & Rewards | Puding |
FAQ
Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and Puding: common questions
- Is Joy Loyalty Program Rewards or Puding cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and $49/month for Puding. 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?
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 37 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations, Banners. Puding lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Contests, Digital wallets, Store credit. 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 10, 2026 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards, Oct 13, 2026 for Puding; 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 10, 2026 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards, Oct 13, 2026 for Puding. 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.