Comparison
Pikarta vs Boomerang
Pikarta puts a loyalty card straight into Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, runs stamps, points, cashback and discounts, and lets you manage your whole program — and scan customers — from a single phone.
Why owners switch to Pikarta
Four reasons Pikarta wins
$99 a year, not $1,968
Pikarta costs $99 a year. Boomerang's Business plan is $164 a month even on the annual rate — $1,968 a year for a comparable plan.
One native app, works offline
Set up cards and scan customers from a single native iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Lose the connection at the counter and scans queue automatically, then sync the moment it's back.
PIN cashier, zero exposure
Staff log a visit with a PIN. They never see your settings, your prices or your customer list — Boomerang doesn't list an equivalent mode on its site.
30 days free, not 14
Build a branded card and take your first customer during the trial, no card required. Boomerang's own trial runs 14 days.
What Pikarta is
Pikarta is loyalty software for small businesses. Your loyalty card lives in the customer's Apple Wallet or Google Wallet — no plastic and no app for them to download. Customers join by scanning a QR code at the counter, staff add visits from the same phone with a PIN, and every change you make to a card reaches every holder automatically. You pick the reward that fits — stamps, points, cashback or a discount — and go live the same day.
Side by side
The full comparison
| Feature | Pikarta | Boomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Price (annual billing) | $99/year | $164/mo billed annually — $1,968/year |
| Card types | Stamps, points, cashback, discount | Punch cards, cashback, membership, reward, discount, prepaid punch, coupon, gift cards |
| Customer's card in Apple & Google Wallet | Yes | Yes |
| Owner app for setup & scanning | Native iOS app — iPhone & iPad, offline queue | Browser-based Scanner App — any phone, tablet or computer |
| PIN cashier (no settings, pricing or customer access) | Yes | Not listed on their site |
| Custom branded card design | Yes — colors, logo, banner, emoji | Yes |
| Automatic updates to every card | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card required | 14 days, no card required |
Comparison based on publicly available information from boomerangme.biz as of August 2026. Prices and features can change — verify current details on their site. Boomerang is a trademark of its respective owner; this is an independent comparison by Pikarta.
Best fit
Which one is right for you?
Pick Pikarta if you want to…
- Pay $99 a year instead of roughly $1,968 a year for a comparable plan.
- Run stamps, points, cashback or discounts from one native iOS app that keeps working offline.
- Let staff log visits with a PIN, with no access to your settings, prices or customer list.
- Launch a branded card today and try it free for 30 days, no card required.
Boomerang may fit if you…
- Need to scan from an Android tablet or a computer — Boomerang's Scanner App runs in any browser; Pikarta's owner app is iPhone and iPad only.
- Want gift cards, coupons or membership cards alongside punch cards — their catalog lists more card types than Pikarta's four mechanics.
- Run an agency or franchise and want white-label reseller pricing built for that.
- Prefer a 30-day money-back guarantee over sizing things up during a free trial.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What's the real difference between Pikarta and Boomerang?
Boomerang (boomerangme.biz) is also Wallet-based — its cards save to Apple or Google Wallet with no app for the customer. The real differences are price and workflow: Pikarta is $99 a year against Boomerang's $164 a month billed annually ($1,968 a year), and Pikarta runs setup and scanning from one native iOS app with an offline queue and a PIN-protected cashier mode, instead of Boomerang's browser-based Scanner App.
Do my customers have to download anything?
No. They scan a QR code and the card saves straight into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
Can I run points or cashback, not just stamps?
Yes. Pikarta supports stamps, points, cashback and discounts, so you choose the model that fits your margins.
How much does it cost to start?
Nothing to start. Pikarta gives you a 30-day free trial with no card required — Boomerang's trial runs 14 days — then $99 a year. Boomerang's Business plan runs $164 a month billed annually, $1,968 a year for a comparable plan.
Read next
More on choosing loyalty software
- How to Switch Loyalty Providers Without Losing Your RegularsWhat to plan for before moving cardholders off Boomerang.
- Loyalty Card Apps for Small Business: What to Look For in 2026A wider checklist for comparing loyalty apps before you decide.
- Apple Wallet vs Google Wallet: Which One Does Your Loyalty Card Need?Which wallet platform to prioritize once you move off Boomerang's own branded app.
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