Overall rating
4.9
Counts per rating level
  • 88% of ratings are 5 stars
  • 8% of ratings are 4 stars
  • 2% of ratings are 3 stars
  • 1% of ratings are 2 stars
  • 1% of ratings are 1 stars
What merchants think

Feedback submitted

Merchants appreciate this app for its user-friendly interface, easy setup, and seamless integration capabilities. They value its customizable rewards programs, point collection, and VIP tiers, which reportedly boost customer engagement and loyalty. The app's customer service, particularly the live chat feature, is praised for quick and effective support. However, some merchants suggest more affordable pricing tiers or additional features at lower levels. The app is recognized as a reliable tool for increasing conversion rates and expanding customer bases.

October 29, 2016

I think it is a great app, however, there were some issues with some of my customers being able to see the tab while I was still testing it out. I contacted support and communication was spotty, at best. I will continue to use the app for the time being, but I really think that there is room to grow.

Epic Penny
Canada
6 months using the app
October 4, 2019

I've just started using the app so not sure how it's working but I think it's a great idea to get customers referring for a reward

Modest Trends
United Kingdom
6 months using the app
Smile.io replied October 4, 2019

Thanks so much for your review! We'll send you an email to chat more :)

March 10, 2021

Cette application est vraiment TOP ! super facile à utiliser, on peut créer plusieurs manière de dépenser ses points de fidélité. Par contre, gros point négatifs pour la mise en forme je ne peux même pas ajouter "gratuitement" mon logo pour le mail envoyer automatiquement au client. et payer un abonnement tous les mois juste pour ce détails c'est clair que je ne paierais pas et resterais en gratuit.

Nature U’Mains
France
6 months using the app
Smile.io replied March 10, 2021

Bonjour, merci d'avoir partagé vos commentaires - c'est formidable d'entendre que vous appréciez le programme de points sur votre boutique :)

Et merci pour vos commentaires sur les prix. Gardez bientôt un œil sur votre boîte de réception - nous sommes toujours heureux de soutenir les petites entreprises, je suis donc convaincu que nous serons en mesure de trouver une solution pour vous.

November 3, 2022

The app is pretty great, customers seem more enticed to buy. However the plan pricing is INSANE, well for a small business. What they offer for each plan is not worth the cost. $50 to $500 A MONTH? for just a "vip program". Might be switching to a new app that is worth the cost.

Mermaid Haus Jewelry
United States
6 months using the app
Smile.io replied November 3, 2022

Hi there, Nicole from Smile here,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve and be supportive of small businesses. I hear that you are finding Smile to be too expensive, and I want to explain a bit of our pricing structure to provide some clarity.

We offer a Free plan that includes our Points and Referral programs. Small businesses are able to stay on this plan indefinitely as long as they have 200 orders a month. We made this plan with small businesses in mind, so that they can start growing with loyalty at no cost.

Our paid plans are priced based on features. This means that instead of punishing businesses for growth by basing our pricing on customer or order counts, we offer more advanced features on higher up plans. That being said, I can see how if you are looking for a specific feature, like VIP, that is only available on our Pro Plan, the pricing can look a little daunting. However, it is totally possible to run a successful loyalty program without VIP. And, we typically recommend merchants remain on lower plans, until they see enough returns from their program to justify an upgrade.

I've reached out to you via email so that we can make sure that you are successful on your current plan and help you grow your business! I've also offered a free trial of any of our paid plans.

Please let us know if you have any other questions or feedback. We are here to help!

March 8, 2017

Ok program but very expensive if you have a lot of members. We ended up leaving because it was no longer cost-effective. Also our customers found it difficult to access and didn't like that they had to get a coupon code in order to redeem their points.

Vinegar And Honey Co Fine Fabrics And Notions
United States
5 months using the app
September 13, 2017

No way to differentiate earning points per product (or collections)

Jetwavegames
United States
5 months using the app
March 20, 2020

entering customers at checkout be automatic opt in for rewards so they don’t have to go Their email to complete

Little Prairie Girl
United States
5 months using the app
Smile.io replied March 20, 2020

Thanks for your review! We'll send you over an email to help with this 🙂

March 13, 2017

It's nice app, and helpful in building customer loyalty

The Wifey Collection
Canada
5 months using the app
March 21, 2021

The app itself looks like it could be great, BUT only using it on the trial it's almost impossible to see the benefits because of the limited functions. With the monthly subscriptions quite high for a small business, it doesn't seem worth the risk of subscribing.

TheArtistsQuarter
United Kingdom
5 months using the app
Smile.io replied March 22, 2021

Thanks for taking the time to write this review. While our Free Plan lets you run a points and referral program, it does have its limitations. We've just sent you a message as we'd love to hear more about which functions are most important for your small business.

October 15, 2022

very good easy install app, but the problem is that it cost so SO much , you need to spend $200 for one of the app while free or $50 package is useless, i used it for 3 months, and can tell you that even $50 package is not effective. so you need to consider for a package for $200 only, so i will look for alternatives now. because it will never generate so much to cover $200 product cost. maybe some big companies can afford it. If you re a small company be ready to wait for 2-3 months to see any results and pay $200 / month so it will never generate as much as you expected to cover the monthly cost. So i recommend to avoid this App grow for at least 5k in net profit per month and then consider to install it.

F.O.X Nails USA
United States
5 months using the app
Smile.io replied October 16, 2022

Hi, Nicole from Smile here,

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us feedback on our pricing. We are always looking for ways to improve our pricing to ensure that it offers small businesses a good return on investment at an accessible price.

We offer our Free and Starter Plans for businesses just getting started with a loyalty program. Then we suggest upgrading as needed as your business grows. I hear that you weren't getting what you wanted out of the Starter Plan.

At any time you are welcome to reach out to us and we are happy to help you configure your program according to best practices to ensure that you are set up for success. We are also happy to offer any ideas and help with marketing your loyalty program.

I reached out to you to chat further, so that we can help you increase repeat purchases with Smile on a plan that aligns with your budget.

Thanks again for the thoughtful feedback.

All the best,

Nicole, and the rest of the Smile team 💛