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Appstle Loyalty vs Essential Loyalty
Appstle Loyalty has a free plan and paid plans from $10/mo, and has a larger review base (1,461 reviews); Essential Loyalty has a free plan and paid plans from $10/mo, and matches closely on the listed basics.As of Oct 30, 2026. From public Shopify App Store listings. How we rank
What makes each one different
Appstle Loyalty
- has a larger review base (1,461 reviews)
Best for: merchants who want a widely used, well reviewed option.
Essential Loyalty
- matches closely on the listed basics
Best for: stores comparing on the basics above.
Both are top-rated loyalty and rewards apps. This read is generated only from differences in their public listings, not from opinions.
Full lineup
| Appstle LoyaltyApp Store Appstle Loyalty Program Reward | Essential LoyaltyApp Store Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | |
|---|---|---|
| Pack Rating | 92 | 90 |
| Stars | 5.0★ | 5.0★ |
| Reviews | 1,461 | 494 |
| Rating breakdown | 5★97% 4★1% 3★1% 2★0% 1★1% | Not listed |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid (real monthly cost) | $10/mo | $10/mo |
| Free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
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| Integrations only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Features only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Languages | Not listed | Not listed |
| Built for Shopify | Not listed | Not listed |
| Launched | February 2, 2023 | November 25, 2024 |
| Developer | Appstle Loyalty | Essential Apps |
| Source | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 |