Loop Subscriptions App vs Second Loop
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 Loop Subscriptions, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $99/month for Loop Subscriptions and $19/month for Second Loop.
- Loop Subscriptions lists 25 features Second Loop’s listing doesn’t mention, including Access subscriptions, Build a box, Curated subscriptions.
Head to head
Setup Subscriptions & Recurring orders to increase sales
- 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 Forever
- · 50 active subscriptions
- · Customer alerts for subscription updates
- · Mobile friendly customer portal
- · Subscriptions growth & revenue analytics
Starter
- · Automatic price and shipping updates
- · Branded customer portal with upsell
- · Fixed & build your own custom bundles
- · One-click checkout links (with tracking)
- · One-click email actions with campaigns
- · Personalized cancellation flows & offers
Pro
- · Admin/ Storefront APIs and webhooks
- · Customer portal themes & custom sections
- · Dedicated CSM and 24x7 slack support
- · Flexible prepaid and gift subscriptions
- · Gamified subscriber journeys & rewards
- · Multilingual customer experience
Basic
- · 5 Trade ins
Starter
- · 30 Trade Ins
Growth
- · 100 Trade ins
Pro
- · Unlimited Trade Ins
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTurn one time buyers into loyal subscribers with powerful subscription tools built for fast growing brands. Launch dynamic discounts, flexible bundles, & frictionless checkout. Keep subscriptions customers longer with smart payment recovery, personalized cancel flows, and a gamified customer portal. Use analytics to uncover drop off points & revenue drivers.
Second Loop provides a complete trade-in management system. Customers can submit trade-in requests through a simple form, select products, and upload images. Merchants can review requests in one dashboard, approve or reject them, and issue gift cards, discount codes, or COD. Merchants can also customize the form design. This helps manage trade-ins and handle used items efficiently.
- Easily manage subscriptions with mobile-first and self-serve customer portal
- Build unique customer journeys and gamify the subscriber experience with flows
- Offer fixed and customizable bundles and box subscriptions for higher AOV
- Recover lost revenue from failed card payments with smart dunning management
- Customers can easily submit trade-in requests with product details and images.
- Merchants can review, approve, or reject requests from a single dashboard.
- Merchants can issue gift cards, discount codes, or COD after approval.
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 |  Loop Subscriptions |  Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,548 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +5 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 28 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 19% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Loop Subscriptions | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 811 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 30 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 15% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Loop Subscriptions | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $99/month | $19/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Loop Subscriptions | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #5 | #979 |
| Shopify App Charts | #4 in Subscriptions | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 27, 2021 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Loop Solutions Inc | Matt Burnett |
FAQ
Loop Subscriptions and Second Loop: common questions
- Is Loop Subscriptions or Second Loop cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $99/month for Loop Subscriptions and $19/month for Second Loop. 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?
- Loop Subscriptions lists 25 the others don’t mention, such as Access subscriptions, Build a box, Curated subscriptions, Custom bundles. Second Loop lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Cart discounts, Coupons, Gifts. 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 Loop Subscriptions, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop; 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 Loop Subscriptions, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop. 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.