Social proof platform turning Shopify customers into ambassadors via photo reviews, referrals, and shared experiences. - loox.io
· 1 month ago
Buy if you run a Shopify store selling photogenic products and want reviews plus referrals in one premium app. Skip it if you want free reviews, run non-Shopify platforms, or need documented security.
Confidence
Medium. Based on 14 public sources. Loox's own pricing tiers were not found in reviewed evidence; Judge.me pricing cited for contrast.
Ratings
Value for moneyNo Loox pricing in evidence
Ease of use
Feature depth
Support quality
Security posture
Pricing
Not disclosed
ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Best for
→Shopify D2C brands with photogenic products
→Stores running social ads needing UGC
→Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sellers
→Merchants wanting reviews plus referrals in one app
Not for
×Non-Shopify stores — WooCommerce or custom carts are locked out
×Budget sellers wanting free reviews — has a free plan
×Enterprise brands needing deep UGC moderation — Yotpo tier
×Buyers requiring documented security — no security page found
Gotchas - check before you buy
high
2024 critical-severity vulnerability was publicly reported; verify patch status before installing
medium
Pricing not published on reviewed page; expect tiered monthly fees above free rivals
medium
Migration guides exist because leaving Loox risks losing your review data
medium
offers a free plan plus $15/month paid tier — hard to justify paying more for basics
Pros and cons
Pros
+Photo and video reviews build buyer trust and lift conversion
+Reviews, referrals, and social proof upsells in one app
+Automates photo and video review collection
+Named among premium Shopify apps worth paying for
+Large installed base: 100,000+ Shopify merchants
Cons
−Premium pricing versus free competitors like
−Critical vulnerability in the app reported in 2024
−No security page found on its own site
−Shopify-only — useless outside that ecosystem
Sources & method
- 12 sources - One critical vulnerability publicly disclosed in 2024; no security page found on loox.io.
official x2review x7security x2news x1
Critical vulnerability in Loox Shopify app (2024), An independent researcher disclosed a critical-severity vulnerability in the Loox app, described as producing a severe risk. Patch status not confirmed in sources.
Key stats
Ease of use: 4/5
Rating
Not disclosed
Starting price
12
Sources
Analyzed
Value for money. No Loox pricing in evidence
Ease of use: 4/5. Automates photo/video review collection end to end
Feature depth: 4/5. Reviews, referrals, upsells, video, Google Shopping
Support quality: 3/5. Loox team actively replies on Shopify community
Security posture: 2/5. 2024 critical vulnerability report; no security page
100,000+ Merchants Shopify and Shopify Plus stores
Premium tier Positioning Named among Shopify apps worth paying for
Not found Security page No loox.io/security page in sources reviewed
Shopify only Platform lock-in Built for Shopify / Shopify Plus
Pricing
Not disclosed
Security
One critical vulnerability publicly disclosed in 2024; no security page found on loox.io.
Critical vulnerability in Loox Shopify app (2024)An independent researcher disclosed a critical-severity vulnerability in the Loox app, described as producing a severe risk. Patch status not confirmed in sources.³
What users say
Comparison articles consistently frame Loox as the photo-first premium choice against cheaper Judge.me and enterprise Yotpo.
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Loox - Visual Reviews
loox.io · Analyzed 1 month ago · 9/18/2026
Buy if you run a Shopify store selling photogenic products and want reviews plus referrals in one premium app.
Who it's for
Shopify D2C brands with photogenic products
Stores running social ads needing UGC
Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sellers
Merchants wanting reviews plus referrals in one app
Who it's not for
Non-Shopify stores — WooCommerce or custom carts are locked out
Budget sellers wanting free reviews — has a free plan
Enterprise brands needing deep UGC moderation — Yotpo tier
Buyers requiring documented security — no security page found
Gotchas
2024 critical-severity vulnerability was publicly reported; verify patch status before installing3
Pricing not published on reviewed page; expect tiered monthly fees above free rivals6
Migration guides exist because leaving Loox risks losing your review data9
offers a free plan plus $15/month paid tier — hard to justify paying more for basics10
Key capabilities
100,000+: Merchants (Shopify and Shopify Plus stores)
Premium tier: Positioning (Named among Shopify apps worth paying for)
Not found: Security page (No loox.io/security page in sources reviewed)
Shopify only: Platform lock-in (Built for Shopify / Shopify Plus)
Ease of use: 4/5. Automates photo/video review collection end to end
Feature depth: 4/5. Reviews, referrals, upsells, video, Google Shopping
Support quality: 3/5. Loox team actively replies on Shopify community
Security posture: 2/5. 2024 critical vulnerability report; no security page
Security notes
One critical vulnerability publicly disclosed in 2024; no security page found on loox.io.
Critical vulnerability in Loox Shopify app (2024). An independent researcher disclosed a critical-severity vulnerability in the Loox app, described as producing a severe risk. Patch status not confirmed in sources.3
3.Discovering a Critical Vulnerability in a Shopify App: Loox https://geekness.eu
4.Loox vs Rivo comparison https://www.hulkapps.com/blogs/compare/loox-vs-rivo-reviews-your-comprehensive-guide-to-choosing-the-best-reviews-app-for-your-shopify-store
5.Yotpo vs Loox https://www.nudgify.com/yotpo-vs-loox/
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