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
Four reward mechanics
Run stamps, points, cashback or a discount and match the mechanic to your margins, all from the same app.
Wallet-native by design
The card lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet from the first scan — no customer app, no separate login for shoppers.
One phone, PIN cashier
Design cards, scan customers and run the program from a single iOS app. Staff act with a PIN and never see your settings.
Live in minutes, free for 30 days
Build a branded card, print the QR, take your first customer today. The trial needs no card to start.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty mechanics | Stamps, points, cashback, discount | Rewards and loyalty tools |
| Card lives in Apple & Google Wallet | Yes — Wallet-native | Varies by setup |
| Manage & scan from one phone | Yes — native iOS app | Varies by setup |
| PIN cashier (no settings access) | Yes | Not the same model |
| Custom branded card design | Yes — colors, logo, banner, emoji | Yes |
| Automatic updates to every card | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card required | Trial availability varies by plan |
Comparison based on publicly available information about Boomerang as of 2026. Features and pricing can change — verify current details on their website. 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…
- Reward with stamps, points, cashback or discounts from one app.
- Put the card straight in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, with nothing to install.
- Run the whole program and scan customers from your phone.
- Launch a branded card today and try it free for 30 days.
Boomerang may fit if you…
- Already use a broader marketing or rewards suite it plugs into.
- Prefer a setup with a different workflow than a phone-first app.
- Want a general rewards tool rather than a Wallet-first loyalty app.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What's the real difference between Pikarta and Boomerang?
Boomerang is a loyalty and rewards tool for businesses. Pikarta is Wallet-native: the loyalty card lives directly in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, runs stamps, points, cashback and discounts, and lets you manage the program and scan customers from one iOS app with a PIN-protected cashier mode.
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 — a 30-day free trial with no card required, then a subscription. You can build a card and take your first customer before you pay.
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