Akohub vs. Joy Loyalty: Turning Shoppers into Lifelong Brand Advocates

Akohub's loyalty app delivers AI-powered retargeting ad campaigns and analytics turning browsers into loyal customers for a complete marketing upgrade.

1. More Ways to Earn Points

Akohub offers social account connections and profile completion as earning methods, creating additional touchpoints to engage customers that aren't available with Joy

2. Frictionless Social Login

Reduce sign-up barriers and increase conversion rates with Akohub's seamless social login integration that makes joining your loyalty program effortless.

3. Integrated with Shopify Store Credit

Convert returns into future purchases with Akohub's Shopify store credit system that functions like virtual cash during checkout, keeping revenue within your business.

4. One-Click Redemption for All Plans

Let customers instantly apply points directly on the cart page with Akohub, simplifying the redemption experience across all pricing plans.

5. Instagram DM Automation

Automatically sends clickable product links and discount codes via DM when customers comment on your Instagram Reels. These shoppable messages create a direct path from social engagement to purchase.

6. AI Retargeting Ads Campaigns

Akohub is the only Shopify loyalty app with built-in retargeting that connects directly to ad campaigns. Uses your store's customer data to deliver highly targeted ads with personalized incentives for better conversion rates and ROI on your ad spend.

Ways to Earn Points or Store Credits
Loyalty app	Akohub	Joy
Spend to earn points This feature encourages repeat purchases by rewarding customers with points for every dollar spent.
Referring bonus By offering rewards to referred friends after account creation, merchants can expand the brand’s reach
Account sign up Rewarding customers for creating an account encourages initial engagement and builds loyalty
Connecting to a social account Incentivizing customers to link their social accounts boosts brand visibility and engagement
Birthday rewards Offering rewards for birthdays creates a personalized and emotional connection with customers
Completing an account profile This feature helps gather valuable customer data while increasing members commitment to the program
Writing a product review This feature boosts social proof, and helps build trust with potential buyers
Give points through Shopify Flow Enabling points to be awarded through Shopify Flow ensures seamless integration and automation
Customize your ways to earn by contacting customer service Allows merchants to offer flexibility and personalization in their loyalty programs
Ways to Redeem Points or Store Credits
Discount (by dollar off or %) Encourages engagement by letting customers redeem points for a fixed discount
Free shipping Boosts conversions by removing shipping costs through point redemption
Customize your ways to redeem by contacting customer service Allow merchants to offer flexibility and personalization in their loyalty programs
VIP Tiers
Unlimited VIP tiers Unlimited tiers allow businesses to create highly customizable and scalable VIP programs
Customize different rewards for different VIP tiers Offering tailored rewards for each tier gives customers a reason to keep engaging and spending
Customize entry method (By amount spend + number of orders) Allows merchants to strategically manage customer engagement and loyalty by combining "amount spent" and "order count" as entry methods
Customize entry method (By points accumulated + number of orders) Allows merchants to strategically manage customer engagement and loyalty by combining "amount spent" and "points earned" as entry methods.
Key Settings
Social login Allowing customers to log in using social accounts eliminates the need for remembering new passwords, reducing friction
Loyalty widget This feature makes it easy for customers to see rewards and engage with the program
Multiple email notifications Remind customers of unused points, upcoming expirations, or tier upgrades to keep them active and engaged
Import/export previous customer data and loyalty points Allows merchants to seamlessly manage and maintain customer loyalty data when migrating or updating systems
Data segmentation and analytics Use customer data to segment audiences to enhances retargeting, and customer retention
Shopify App Integration
Klaviyo (Email marketing) Integrating with Klaviyo allows merchants to send automated emails or SMS messages encouraging customers to engage with the loyalty program
Judge.me (Product review) Integrating with Judge.me allows customers to earn rewards for leaving product review
Shopify Flow (Automation tool) Connect Shopify Flow with other apps, including Akohub, to create unified and automated workflows
Special Features
Store credits Offering store credit as an alternative to refunds keeps the money within your business while satisfying customers
One-click redemption (On cart page) Allowing customers to redeem their loyalty points directly in the cart simplifies the process and provides instant rewards
One-click redemption (On checkout page - Shopify Plus) Allowing customers to redeem their loyalty points directly in the checkout page simplifies the process and provides instant rewards
Shopify Flow template Pre-built templates make it easy to set up workflows without needing technical skills