Fast ‑ Loyalty Rewards Program vs Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Smile is detected on 652× as many Shopify stores as Fast: 45,670 vs 70 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Fast 5.0 from 44 reviews and Smile 4.9 from 4,669 reviews.
- Only Smile lists a free plan.
- Fast lists 9 features Smile’s listing doesn’t mention, including Banners, Campaigns, Custom pop-ups.
Head to head
Points & referrals. Attract & retain your most loyal customers
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
- 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
- · 15+ ways to earn & redeem
- · Discounts & free shipping rewards
- · Full branding customization
- · Multi-language support (20+ languages)
- · Points, rewards & referrals
- · Up to 200 monthly orders
Essential
- · 1 integration (e.g. Klaviyo)
- · Analytics & reporting
- · Dedicated loyalty page
- · Free product rewards
- · Nudges (on-site reminders)
- · Trigger rewards with Shopify Flow
Standard
- · 2 integrations (e.g. Klaviyo, Judge.me)
- · Bonus events (e.g. 2x points weekend)
- · Embed points on product pages
- · Loyalty segments, ROI and CLV insights
- · Promote points on order thank you page
- · Subscription & gift card rewards
Growth
- · 25+ pre-built loyalty reports
- · Loyalty Hub (for signed-in members)
- · Performance benchmarks
- · Redeem at checkout (Shopify Plus)
- · Unlimited integrations
- · VIP tiers & Points expiry
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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Smile makes it easy to launch fully branded loyalty rewards that keep customers coming back. Give loyalty points on purchases, unlock VIP tiers, and grow with customer referrals, online and in store with Shopify POS. On Shopify Plus, members redeem at checkout. Loyalty Hub puts rewards inside customer accounts. Run 2x points weekends and VIP pricing, amplified with Klaviyo, and benchmark results against top brands.
- Launch a full loyalty program with points, VIP tiers, referrals, and rewards.
- Customize every loyalty touchpoint to match your brand style.
- Embed rewards on product pages, checkout, and a modern loyalty page.
- Give customers a Loyalty Hub for points, rewards, tiers, and referrals.
- Encourage repeat purchases by rewarding every order with points
- Reward social actions on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and more
- Drive sales with points bonus events
- Integrate Smile with your favorite tools like Klaviyo, Gorgias, and 25+ others
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 |  Fast |  Smile |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 70 | 45,670(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +215 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 1 | 581(ahead) |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 11% |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, India | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Fast | Smile |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 44 | 4,669(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 40 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | 42%(ahead) |
FAQ
Fast and Smile: common questions
- Which is more popular, Fast or Smile?
- Smile is detected on 652× as many Shopify stores as Fast: 45,670 vs 70 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Fast or Smile cheaper?
- Only Smile 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.
- Which has better reviews, Fast or Smile?
- On the Shopify App Store: Fast 5.0 from 44 reviews and Smile 4.9 from 4,669 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Fast lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Banners, Campaigns, Custom pop-ups, Events. Smile lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Donations, Early access, Exclusive access. 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 8, 2026; 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 8, 2026. 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.