Joy Loyalty Program Rewards vs Roost — 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 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards, Oct 14, 2026 for Roost.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and $19/month for Roost.
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 47 features Roost’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations.
Head to head
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- 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
Pro
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.
Roost is a loyalty and rewards app for small Shopify merchants who want something simple and fair. Customers earn points on purchases and at signup, then redeem them for one-time discount codes. A referral rewards both the referrer and the new customer. A storefront widget shows points and rewards and matches your brand colors without custom 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
- Earn points on every purchase and at signup, with a configurable earn rate
- Redeem points for one-time Shopify discount codes
- Referral rewards for both the referrer and the referred customer
- Storefront points widget that matches your brand colors, no custom code
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 |  Roost |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3,687 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +18 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 91 | 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 | Roost |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1,790 | 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 | Roost |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | $19/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Roost |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #11(ahead) | #338 |
| Shopify App Charts | #6 in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Languages | 5 | 1 |
| Developer | Joy Loyalty Program & Rewards | Junloop |
FAQ
Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and Roost: common questions
- Is Joy Loyalty Program Rewards or Roost cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and $19/month for Roost. 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 47 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 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards, Oct 14, 2026 for Roost; 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 for Joy Loyalty Program Rewards, Oct 14, 2026 for Roost. 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.