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Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards vs Stamped Reviews & Loyalty
Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards and Stamped Reviews & Loyalty are both popular Shopify apps in the same category, but they're rated differently by merchants: Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards is 4.9/5 from 4,248 reviews, and Stamped Reviews & Loyalty is 4.7/5 from 3,621 reviews. On the EcomGuide Score, Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards has a slight edge (89/100 vs 87/100), driven mainly by its higher rating. Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards has a genuine free plan, while Stamped Reviews & Loyalty is paid from day one (starting at $23/mo) — a real factor if you want to trial before committing budget.
Full comparison
EcomGuide Score
89/100
87/100
Rating
4.9(4,248)
4.7(3,621)
Reviews
4,248
3,621
Starting price
$15/mo
$23/mo
Pricing
Free plan available
Paid
Free plan
✓ Yes
— No
Free trial
14-day
—
Best for
Points, VIP, and referral programs
Reviews plus loyalty in one app
Built for Shopify
✓ Yes
— No
Launched
2014
2016
Key features
- ✓Points, rewards, and referrals program
- ✓15+ ways to earn and redeem points
- ✓VIP tiers and bonus point events
- ✓Loyalty Hub for member management
- ✓Shopify POS integration
- ✓Checkout and product page embedding
- ✓Collect and display product reviews, photos, videos, and Q&A
- ✓Launch loyalty programs with points, rewards, and VIP tiers
- ✓Boost SEO with Google Shopping and rich snippets
- ✓Automate review requests and loyalty campaigns via email and SMS
- ✓Performance analytics for conversions and repeat purchases
- ✓Customizable widgets matched to store design
Developer
Smile.io
Stamped.io
Integrations
KlaviyoJudge.meGorgiasLooxMailchimpRecharge
CheckoutShopify FlowFacebookGoogle ShoppingGorgiasKlaviyo
Languages
EnglishFrenchJapaneseGermanItalianChinese (Simplified)Portuguese (Brazil)DutchSpanish
English
Pros
- ＋Quick setup to launch a loyalty program in minutes
- ＋Generous free plan with points and referrals
- ＋Built for Shopify with broad language support
- ＋Reviews and loyalty combined in a single platform
- ＋SEO boost with rich snippets and Google Shopping
- ＋Automates review requests and loyalty via email and SMS
Cons
- －Advanced tiers and integrations require higher-cost plans
- －Deep customization can require additional configuration
- －No free plan; paid from the start
- －Support response times can be inconsistent
Choose Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards if…
- ＋ You need something best suited for points, vip, and referral programs.
- ＋ You want to start on a free plan before paying for anything.
- ＋ You want the Built for Shopify badge for quality and integration standards.
Choose Stamped Reviews & Loyalty if…
- ＋ You need something best suited for reviews plus loyalty in one app.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards or Stamped Reviews & Loyalty better for Shopify?
- Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards scores higher on the EcomGuide Score (89/100 vs 87/100), based on merchant rating, review volume and recency. That said, "better" depends on your specific workflow — see the full feature comparison above.
- Which is cheaper, Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards or Stamped Reviews & Loyalty?
- Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards has a free plan, while Stamped Reviews & Loyalty is paid starting at $23/mo.
- Do Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards and Stamped Reviews & Loyalty have a free plan?
- Smile: Loyalty Program Rewards has a genuine free plan. Stamped Reviews & Loyalty does not have a free plan (starts at $23/mo).