Comparison
Pikarta vs StampCard
Both save a loyalty card in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, so customers install nothing. Pikarta adds cashback and discounts to stamps and points, then runs the whole program — including scanning — from one iPhone.
Why owners switch to Pikarta
Four reasons Pikarta wins
Four reward mechanics, not three
Run stamps, points, cashback or a discount and match the mechanic to your margins. StampCard's site lists stamps, points and tiers — no cashback, no discount.
Manage and scan from one phone
Design cards and scan customers in a single native iOS app. StampCard's site doesn't say what interface staff use to scan.
Staff work by PIN, nothing else
Cashiers add visits at the counter with a PIN and never see your settings, pricing or customer data. Staff roles aren't mentioned on StampCard's site.
$99/year, 30 days to try it free
No card required for the 30-day trial, then $99/year flat. StampCard's paid plan runs $290/year — or $348/year billed monthly — for up to 5 locations.
What Pikarta is
Pikarta and StampCard both drop a loyalty card into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, so customers install nothing. Pikarta runs four mechanics — stamps, points, cashback, discounts — from one iOS app with PIN-only staff access, at $99/year. StampCard covers stamps, points and tiers, adds a free single-location plan, at $290/year for its Professional tier.
Customers join by scanning a QR code at the counter; staff add visits from the same phone with a PIN, and any change you make to a card reaches every holder automatically. StampCard's own site doesn't say whether staff scan from a browser or an app — only that scanning also works without a connection.
Side by side
The full comparison
| Feature | Pikarta | StampCard |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty mechanics | Stamps, points, cashback, discount | Stamps, points, tiers |
| Manage & scan from one phone | Yes — native iOS app | Not stated on their site |
| PIN cashier (no settings access) | Yes | Not mentioned on their site |
| Card in Apple Wallet & Google Wallet | Yes | Yes |
| Separate app for customers | None needed | None needed |
| Offline scanning | Yes — scans queue and sync when the connection returns | Yes — stated on their site |
| Free plan | None — 30-day full-access trial instead | Yes — 1 location, up to 50 customers |
| Paid price | $99/year | $290/year (or $29/mo), up to 5 locations |
Comparison based on publicly available information on stampcard.io as of August 2026. Features and pricing can change — verify current details on their website. StampCard 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 points, cashback or discounts — not only stamps or tiers.
- Run the whole program, including scanning, from one iPhone.
- Let staff stamp at the counter by PIN, without seeing your settings.
- Try full access for 30 days before paying anything — no card required.
StampCard may fit if you…
- Only need stamps, points or a tier system — not cashback or discounts.
- Want a free plan for one location and up to 50 customers.
- Run up to five locations on one paid plan.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What's the real difference between Pikarta and StampCard?
Both put your loyalty card in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, so customers install nothing. Pikarta runs four mechanics — stamps, points, cashback, discounts — and manages the whole program, including scanning, from one iOS app with PIN-only staff access, for $99/year. StampCard covers stamps, points and tiers, offers a free single-location plan, with paid plans starting at $290/year. Both keep scanning when the connection drops.
Do my customers have to download anything?
No. They scan a QR code and the card saves straight into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Neither product needs a customer app.
Can I run cashback or discounts, not just stamps or tiers?
Yes, with Pikarta. Stamps, points, cashback and discounts are all built in, so you pick the model your margins support. StampCard's own site lists stamps, points and tiers — it doesn't mention cashback or discount rewards.
Is there a free plan?
StampCard has one: free for a single location with up to 50 customers. Pikarta has no free tier, but gives you 30 days of full access with no card required before the $99/year subscription starts.
Read next
Read before you switch
- Stamps, Points, Cashback or Discount: Which Loyalty Program to PickThe four mechanics compared, including the two StampCard's site doesn't offer.
- How Much Does a Digital Loyalty Program Cost?Real price ranges, useful context before comparing $99/year with $290/year.
- Digital Stamp Cards: How They Work and How to Set One UpHow a Wallet stamp card works, and how it differs from a paper punch card.
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