Wallet app dependency excludes customers
LoyaltyCardTools requires Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Customers on older phones or those unfamiliar with wallet apps simply cannot participate.
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A Smarter LoyaltyCardTools Alternative
LoyaltyCardTools requires Apple or Google Wallet. Punchly works in any mobile browser — so every customer can participate, on any phone. Six languages, flat €24/month, no cardholder limits.
No credit card required • €24/location/month • Cancel anytime
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Quick comparison
Punchly is best for
Businesses that want loyalty accessible on any phone browser without Apple or Google Wallet, with no cardholder caps.
LoyaltyCardTools is best for
Businesses comfortable with Apple/Google Wallet needing a simple entry-level card tool with under 1,000 cardholders.
Why teams switch
What holds businesses back with LoyaltyCardTools
Cardholder cap on the base plan
The Standard plan limits you to 1,000 cardholders. Growing businesses hit that ceiling fast and face add-on charges to keep going.
Full automation costs nearly double
Adding automation and API access pushes the monthly bill to $59 — well above what a simple loyalty program should cost.
How does Punchly replace LoyaltyCardTools?
Same QR-based simplicity, but accessible to every customer on every phone.
Step 1
Create your digital punch card
Set your reward rules and generate a QR poster. Setup takes about 10 minutes — no wallet app configuration needed.
Step 2
Customers scan with any phone browser
No Apple Wallet or Google Wallet required. Customers open their camera, scan the QR, and access their card in the browser.
Step 3
Staff verify with a secure PIN
Every stamp is confirmed with a 4-digit staff PIN. No extra scanner apps or hardware needed.
See your monthly return
Estimate revenue lift and compare against a flat €24/month cost.
+40
extra visits/month
+€480
extra revenue/month
20x
return on investment
Unlike LoyaltyCardTools, Punchly has no cardholder caps — your ROI scales without add-on fees.
Why teams pick Punchly over LoyaltyCardTools
Broader reach, simpler pricing, and no wallet dependency.
Works on any phone browser
Punchly does not require Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Every customer with a phone browser can participate immediately.
No cardholder limits
Grow your customer base without hitting caps or paying per-thousand add-ons. Unlimited cardholders are included.
6 languages built in
Punchly supports 6 languages out of the box — one more than LoyaltyCardTools — covering more of your customer base across Europe.
Flat €24/month, no add-ons
Automation, reminders, and analytics are included. No extra modules to unlock core features.
How does Punchly compare to LoyaltyCardTools?
| Feature | Punchly | LoyaltyCardTools |
|---|---|---|
| Customer wallet required | No — any browser | Apple or Google Wallet required |
| Cardholder limit | Unlimited | 1,000 on base plan |
| Monthly price | €24/location (all features) | From ~€27 + add-ons for automation |
| Languages | 6 languages | 5 languages |
| GDPR / EU hosting | Yes, EU-hosted | Unclear |
"Half our customers did not use Apple or Google Wallet, so they could not participate. With Punchly everyone scans the QR in their browser and it just works."
Simple pricing with no cardholder caps
Everything included. No contracts. No setup fees.
€24
per location / month
- Unlimited stamps and customers
- Email & SMS reminders
- Staff PIN fraud protection
- Full analytics dashboard
- Multi-location support
- 14-day free trial
3+ locations: 15% off • 5+ locations: 25% off
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LoyaltyCardTools alternative FAQ
Answers for businesses considering a switch from LoyaltyCardTools.
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