Joy Loyalty Program Rewards vs Socialhero
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, Feb 19, 2026 for Socialhero.
The short answer
- Only Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists a free plan.
- Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists 40 features Socialhero’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
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.
The Socialhero app creates a link with Socialhero's (anyone can join) partnership. Merchants can let their customers get points on purchases that can be redeemed too.
- 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
- Customers get points on select purchases
- Customers can redeem their points in-store as discounts
- Connect your store to Socialhero
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 |  Socialhero |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3,719 | 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 | Socialhero |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Socialhero |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 30 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Joy Loyalty Program Rewards | Socialhero |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #11(ahead) | #356 |
| Shopify App Charts | #6 in Loyalty and rewards | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Languages | 5 | 1 |
| Developer | Joy Loyalty Program & Rewards | Socialhero |
FAQ
Joy Loyalty Program Rewards and Socialhero: common questions
- Is Joy Loyalty Program Rewards or Socialhero cheaper?
- Only Joy Loyalty Program Rewards lists a free plan. 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 40 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations, Badges. Socialhero lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Affiliate programs, Donations. 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, Feb 19, 2026 for Socialhero; 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, Feb 19, 2026 for Socialhero. 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.