Boost by Loop 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 Boost by Loop, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop.
The short answer
- Only Second Loop lists a free plan.
- Boost by Loop lists 25 features Second Loop’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations.
Head to head
- United States
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
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 featureBoost adds customizable incentives at checkout that lift AOV and get customers to buy again, faster. Offer them free, or as a paid add-on; either way, you earn a second order without discounting the first sale. Credit shows in a digital wallet visible only to loyalty members.Set spend rules and expiration dates, and target offers by cart size, product, or customer type.
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.
- Offer free or paid Boosts directly in checkout
- Drive faster repeat purchases with short expirations
- Show a clean digital wallet to loyalty members only
- Set spend rules and control when credit can be used
- 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 |  Boost by Loop |  Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Boost by Loop | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 3 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Boost by Loop | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Boost by Loop | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #692(ahead) | #979 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Oct 11, 2023 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Staq Finance Inc. | Matt Burnett |
FAQ
Boost by Loop and Second Loop: common questions
- Is Boost by Loop or Second Loop cheaper?
- Only Second Loop 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?
- Boost by Loop lists 25 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, APIs and webhooks, Automations, Banners. 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 Boost by Loop, 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 Boost by Loop, 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.