Build a Loyalty App in 21 Days
Points system, digital stamp cards, reward tiers, and QR check-in — your Starbucks loyalty, without the Starbucks dev team.
Why Loyalty & Rewards App development is hard to get right
Stamp card and points logic sounds simple but edge cases (point expiry, partial redemption, tier downgrade) add up fast
QR code-based point earning requires a reliable mobile scan flow that works in noisy, low-light retail environments
Push notification strategy for loyalty apps (double points day, you're 10 points from a reward) is often underbuilt
Multi-location businesses need centralized point pools with per-location earning events — not always obvious to implement
What we build — in detail
Digital loyalty card
QR or barcode displayed in app. Staff scans to add points or stamps. Works offline with queue sync.
Points / stamp system
Configure points per dollar spent, stamps per visit, or custom earn rules. Points expiry, minimum redemption threshold.
Reward tiers
Bronze, Silver, Gold tiers based on lifetime points. Each tier unlocks different rewards or multipliers.
Rewards catalog
Free item, discount, exclusive access. Redeem via QR code shown to staff or digital coupon.
Push notification campaigns
"Double points this weekend," "You're 50 points from a free coffee," birthday reward. Segmented by tier, location, last visit date.
Merchant dashboard
Transaction history, active members, redemption rate, tier distribution, campaign analytics. Manual point adjustment for customer service.
Multi-location support
Single loyalty pool across all locations. Per-location earning events. Location-specific rewards (optional).
Tech Stack
- →React Native + Expo (iOS + Android)
- →Next.js (merchant dashboard)
- →Supabase (Postgres + Auth)
- →Expo Push
- →Stripe (optional — if selling points)
- →Vercel
What you get
- Customer iOS + Android app
- Merchant web dashboard
- Admin panel
- Full source code
Frequently asked questions
How do you prevent QR code fraud (copying and re-using the customer's QR)?
The customer's QR code is dynamic — it regenerates every 30 seconds with a TOTP-style token. The merchant scanner validates the token server-side. A screenshot or static copy is invalid within 30 seconds.
Free Loyalty & Rewards App resources
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Ready to build your loyalty & rewards app?
Book a free 30-minute scoping call. We'll map out exactly what v1 looks like, give you a fixed price, and start within a week.
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