Does LoyaltyLion work for physical retail stores?

LoyaltyLion is designed for e-commerce on Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce. It does not have a physical-store QR scan flow. LoyaltyPass is built specifically for brick-and-mortar businesses.

Does LoyaltyLion issue Apple Wallet passes?

No. LoyaltyLion loyalty lives in the customer's online account and a web widget. There are no native Apple Wallet or Google Wallet passes. LoyaltyPass issues wallet passes that customers add to their phone with a single QR scan.

Does LoyaltyPass integrate with Shopify?

LoyaltyPass does not have a native Shopify checkout integration. It is designed for physical in-person loyalty: QR scanning, wallet passes, and push notifications at the point of sale. For e-commerce loyalty, LoyaltyLion is the better fit.

Does LoyaltyPass support referral programs like LoyaltyLion?

Not currently. Referral programs are a LoyaltyLion strength for e-commerce. LoyaltyPass focuses on visit-based loyalty for physical locations: stamps, points, wallet passes, and push notifications.

What if I have both an online store and a physical location?

You could use LoyaltyLion for your Shopify online store and LoyaltyPass for your physical location. The two run independently. Some businesses operate loyalty separately across their channels.

LoyaltyPass vs LoyaltyLion

LoyaltyLion is built for Shopify e-commerce with no physical-store scan capability. LoyaltyPass is built for brick-and-mortar: wallet passes, in-store QR scanning, and lock-screen push notifications.

Bottom line: LoyaltyLion is the right pick for a Shopify e-commerce brand that wants points, referrals, and VIP tiers in online checkout. LoyaltyPass is built for physical businesses: in-store QR scanning, wallet passes, and push notifications with no e-commerce dependency.

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Feature comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of LoyaltyPass vs LoyaltyLion on the features that matter most.

Feature

LoyaltyPass

LoyaltyLion

Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes

Yes: native wallet passes

No: web widget only

Physical in-store QR scan

Yes: free merchant app

No: online checkout focused

Shopify integration

No native integration

Yes: deep Shopify/Magento integration

Stamp card programs

Yes

No: points-based only

Points-based loyalty

Yes

Referral programs

Yes

Push notifications

Yes: lock-screen wallet notifications

Email only

No customer account required

Yes: QR scan, no account

No: requires an online account

Transparent SMB pricing

Yes: $99/month

Scales with monthly orders; not published

Works for brick-and-mortar

Yes: core use case

No: e-commerce only

Orange dot = LoyaltyPass advantage. All information based on publicly available data as of 2026.

Where LoyaltyLion wins

1
LoyaltyLion has deep native integrations with Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce: points apply automatically at online checkout without any extra setup.
2
Referral programs are a genuine LoyaltyLion strength: customers share links and earn points for bringing in new buyers.
3
VIP tier programs with multiple tiers and rewards are well-supported and customisable.

Where LoyaltyPass wins

1
LoyaltyPass is built for physical locations. Staff scan customer wallet passes at the counter using the free merchant app. LoyaltyLion has no in-store scan capability.
2
LoyaltyPass issues native Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes. Customers carry your branded card without needing an online account or web widget.
3
Lock-screen push notifications reach customers between visits. LoyaltyLion notifications are email-based.
4
LoyaltyPass supports stamp-card programs. LoyaltyLion is points-only.

Pricing snapshot

LoyaltyLion pricing scales with monthly orders and is not publicly published for larger plans. LoyaltyPass is $99/month flat regardless of visit volume.

LoyaltyPass

$99/month

Pro plan. Unlimited members, unlimited passes, 20 locations included. Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, push notifications, and analytics.

+Unlimited members
+Unlimited passes
+20 partner locations included
+Apple Wallet + Google Wallet passes
+Push notifications included
+Real-time analytics
+14-day free trial, no credit card

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LoyaltyLion

LoyaltyLion pricing scales with monthly orders and is not publicly published for larger plans. LoyaltyPass is $99/month flat regardless of visit volume.

Visit LoyaltyLion pricing page for current rates.

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Which one is right for your business?

Pick LoyaltyLion if...

Shopify and Magento e-commerce brands that want points, referrals, and VIP tiers tightly integrated with their online store checkout.

Pick LoyaltyPass if...

Physical retail businesses, cafes, restaurants, and salons that want Apple Wallet and Google Wallet loyalty passes for in-store QR scanning.

Frequently asked questions

Does LoyaltyLion work for physical retail stores?: LoyaltyLion is designed for e-commerce on Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce. It does not have a physical-store QR scan flow. LoyaltyPass is built specifically for brick-and-mortar businesses.
Does LoyaltyLion issue Apple Wallet passes?: No. LoyaltyLion loyalty lives in the customer's online account and a web widget. There are no native Apple Wallet or Google Wallet passes. LoyaltyPass issues wallet passes that customers add to their phone with a single QR scan.
Does LoyaltyPass integrate with Shopify?: LoyaltyPass does not have a native Shopify checkout integration. It is designed for physical in-person loyalty: QR scanning, wallet passes, and push notifications at the point of sale. For e-commerce loyalty, LoyaltyLion is the better fit.
Does LoyaltyPass support referral programs like LoyaltyLion?: Not currently. Referral programs are a LoyaltyLion strength for e-commerce. LoyaltyPass focuses on visit-based loyalty for physical locations: stamps, points, wallet passes, and push notifications.
What if I have both an online store and a physical location?: You could use LoyaltyLion for your Shopify online store and LoyaltyPass for your physical location. The two run independently. Some businesses operate loyalty separately across their channels.

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