Loox is a popular Shopify review app known for its photo-first review displays and auto-discount features for photo reviews. Like other Shopify apps, its "Verified" badge matches reviews to Shopify orders. Here's how processor-attested verification compares.
| Capability | Signed Reviews | Loox |
|---|---|---|
| Verification source | Stripe — independent payment processor. Processor-attested (Level 4). | Shopify order data — matches reviews to orders. Merchant-supplied (Level 3). |
| Stripe integration | Native — one-click OAuth, read-only. Works with any Stripe-connected platform. | Shopify-only — no direct Stripe integration. |
| Photo reviews | Photo reviews supported — customers can attach images. | Best-in-class photo reviews — auto-discount incentives for photo submissions, beautiful photo-first gallery displays. Loox leads here. |
| Cryptographic proof | Yes — tamper-evident digital signature on every review. | No cryptographic signing. |
| Pricing | Free plan + $29–$199/mo. Transparent, self-serve. | From $9.99/mo (Beginner) to $34.99/mo+ (Scale). Very affordable, especially for photo-heavy review collection. |
| Platform support | Any platform using Stripe. | Shopify-only. |
| Referral features | Not offered — focused on review authenticity. | Built-in referral program — post-review upsells and referral discounts. Loox uses reviews as a referral engine. |
| Review ownership | Business owns the reviews. | Business owns the reviews. Exportable. |
When to choose Signed Reviews
If you want the strongest verification possible and you're on Stripe, Signed Reviews gives you processor-attested, cryptographically signed reviews — a trust signal no Shopify review app can match. For businesses that sell across multiple platforms, Signed Reviews works everywhere Stripe does.
When Loox may be a better fit
If you're a Shopify store and visual social proof is your primary goal, Loox's photo-first approach and auto-discount incentives consistently drive high photo-review submission rates. For businesses where the volume of visual reviews matters more than verification strength, Loox is an affordable, effective choice.
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