Reel Review vs Rivu: QR Code Product Reviews
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Reel Review and $14.99/month for Rivu.
- Rivu lists 8 features Reel Review’s listing doesn’t mention, including All reviews page, Carousels, Email requests.
Head to head
Free
Pro
Free
- · 1 UGC template
- · Basic Customization
- · English suggestions only
- · Import from Judge.me, Loox, Stamped & Yo
- · List & Grid layouts only
- · Photo reviews (up to 1)
Pro
- · 11 theme blocks
- · 4 layouts × 4 card design summary styles
- · 4-day free trial
- · 8 summary styles
- · AI-written review suggestions
- · Build your own layout
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureReel Review captures reviews when customers are happiest - right after checkout. Get dramatically more reviews than email apps by offering custom discount rewards. Manage everything inside your admin - no external dashboards or logins. Your customers share their experience and, if offered, immediately get a discount for their next purchase, driving repeat sales.
Print a QR code on your packing slip or a card in the box. Customers scan it, leave a review with photos, and it appears on your product page — no email needed, no app for them to install. You also get automated review request emails after each order, and a widget you can make look like your store rather than like a plugin. Already on Judge.me, Loox, Stamped or Yotpo? Import your CSV in one step.
- Collect reviews at checkout when customers are happy to share feedback
- Offer custom discount rewards that customers receive instantly
- Manage everything in your admin dashboard - no external tools needed
- Collect reviews via storefront widget, QR codes, and email reminders
- Display reviews in five customizable summary styles with full color and font
- Support photo and video reviews from customers
- Send automated review reminder emails after purchase
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 |  Reel Review |  Rivu |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Reel Review | Rivu |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Reel Review | Rivu |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $14.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 4 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Reel Review | Rivu |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #103 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Eion | The Web Cafe |
FAQ
Reel Review and Rivu: common questions
- Is Reel Review or Rivu cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Reel Review and $14.99/month for Rivu. 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?
- Reel Review lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, Custom requests, Star ratings, Top reviews. Rivu lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as All reviews page, Carousels, Email requests, Grid layout. 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 Oct 14, 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 Oct 14, 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.