The Loyalty Club vs PassKit / Loopy Loyalty
Wallet pass infrastructure with NFC (Apple VAS/SmartTap). Square, Shopify, WooCommerce integrations. From $39.50/mo + per-pass fees.
Quick Verdict
PassKit / Loopy Loyalty is better if...
Technical teams wanting wallet pass infrastructure with NFC and multiple POS integrations
- +Wallet pass NFC (VAS/SmartTap)
- +Multiple POS
- +Developer API
TLC is better if...
Businesses wanting zero-friction NFC stamps with anti-clone security and no app downloads
- +Simpler flat pricing
- +No per-pass fees
- +Easier merchant onboarding
They're equal at...
- =Both help businesses retain customers through loyalty rewards
Feature Comparison
| Feature | The Loyalty Club | PassKit / Loopy Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | ||
| NFC Tap-to-Stamp | NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone tags | Via Apple VAS / Google SmartTap wallet NFC |
| Anti-Clone NFC (NTAG 424 DNA) | Cryptographic verification per tap | No |
| QR Code Stamps | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Beacon | No | No |
| Capacitive Touch Device | No | No |
| WiFi Captive Portal | No | No |
| Customer Experience | ||
| App Download Required | No | No |
| Apple Wallet Passes | Planned | Yes |
| Google Wallet Passes | Planned | Yes |
| Account Creation Required | No | No |
| Personal Info Required | No | No |
| Push Notifications | Via wallet passes | No |
| POS Integration | ||
| Square POS | Full 7-phase integration | Yes |
| Stripe POS | Planned | No |
| Clover POS | Planned | No |
| Lightspeed POS | Planned | No |
| Toast POS | No | No |
| Dojo | Planned | No |
| SumUp | Planned | No |
| Epos Now | No | No |
| Other POS Systems | Planned | No |
| Card-Linked Auto-Stamp | Card fingerprint matching via Square | No |
| E-Commerce | ||
| Shopify Integration | Planned | Yes |
| WooCommerce Integration | Planned | Yes |
| Security | ||
| Anti-Fraud Measures | NTAG 424 DNA + rate limiting + deduplication | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | No |
| Marketing | ||
| Email Campaigns | Planned | No |
| SMS Campaigns | Planned | No |
| Automated Marketing | Planned | No |
| Referral Program | Planned | No |
| Cross-Merchant Network | No | No |
| Business Features | ||
| Multi-Location Support | Yes | No |
| White Label / Branded | Merchant branding throughout | No |
| Developer API | Planned | No |
| Analytics Dashboard | Yes | No |
Pricing Comparison
The Loyalty Club
Setup: £15 (includes NFC hardware). Unlimited stamps, customers, vouchers. No commission.
PassKit / Loopy Loyalty
$0.001-0.045 per pass operation
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£554.40
TLC
$474.00
PassKit / Loopy Loyalty
PassKit / Loopy Loyalty is £80.40 cheaper in the first year
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Loyalty Club really better than PassKit / Loopy Loyalty?
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It depends on your needs. TLC is better if you want NFC tap-to-stamp with anti-clone security and no app downloads. PassKit / Loopy Loyalty may be better if: Technical teams wanting wallet pass infrastructure with NFC and multiple POS integrations. We believe in honest comparisons — the best platform is the one that fits YOUR business.
Can I switch from PassKit / Loopy Loyalty to TLC?
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Yes. TLC is designed for quick setup — you can be running in under 30 minutes. Your customers don't need to download anything; they just tap the NFC tag on their next visit. There's no complex data migration needed since TLC starts fresh with your customers.
What does PassKit / Loopy Loyalty do that TLC doesn't?
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PassKit / Loopy Loyalty's advantages include: Wallet pass NFC (VAS/SmartTap); Multiple POS; Developer API; Pay-as-you-grow. TLC is focused on the core stamp card experience with maximum simplicity and security.
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