The modern alternative to traditional loyalty apps
Most loyalty apps require downloads, expensive hardware, or complex integrations. Cockato is different — wallet-native passes, QR signup in 10 seconds, and built-in marketing. Free to start.
No credit card required · Free forever up to 50 members
Traditional Loyalty Apps vs Cockato
See exactly how Cockato compares — feature by feature.
| Feature | Traditional Loyalty Apps | Cockato |
|---|---|---|
| Requires app download | Usually | No — wallet pass |
| Requires hardware | Often | No — QR code only |
| Apple & Google Wallet passes | Rare | |
| QR code signup | Sometimes | |
| Setup time | Hours to days | Under 5 min |
| Free tier | Rare | Yes — 50 members |
| SMS marketing built-in | Rare | |
| Email campaigns | Sometimes | |
| No contracts required | Rare | |
| Works worldwide | Varies | |
| Works with any POS | Varies | |
| Multi-location support | Paid add-on | |
| Full API access | Varies |
Common Traditional Loyalty Apps frustrations
Customers won't download your app
75% of consumers refuse to download a store's loyalty app. App-based loyalty programs fail before they start because of the download barrier.
Complex setup and management
Most loyalty platforms require extensive configuration, hardware setup, POS integration, and ongoing technical management that small businesses can't handle.
Expensive and unpredictable pricing
Between per-location fees, per-message charges, hardware costs, and feature tiers, traditional loyalty software often costs hundreds per month.
Feature bloat, poor UX
Many loyalty platforms try to do everything, resulting in cluttered interfaces, confusing dashboards, and features you'll never use.
What you get with Cockato
A modern, wallet-native loyalty platform that works for any business — worldwide.
Wallet-native — no app needed
Loyalty cards live in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Customers already have these apps. Zero download barrier.
QR code signup in 10 seconds
Print a QR code, place it at your counter. Customers scan, enter their name, done. The simplest enrollment in the industry.
SMS & email marketing built in
Send targeted campaigns, birthday rewards, win-back sequences, and announcements — no third-party tools needed.
Works worldwide, with any POS
No geographic restrictions, no POS lock-in. Cockato works alongside your existing tools, wherever you operate.
Actionable analytics
Understand visit frequency, spending patterns, and customer lifetime value. Simple dashboards, powerful insights.
Transparent, affordable pricing
Free for up to 50 members. Paid plans from $9.99/month. No contracts, no hidden fees, no per-message charges.
Switch in 3 simple steps
Create your account
Sign up free in 2 minutes. Set up your business, choose your reward type (points, punch cards, or both), and customize your branding.
Deploy your QR code
Print your QR code and place it at checkout, on tables, on receipts — anywhere customers will see it.
Grow your program
Customers scan to join, earn rewards on every visit, and receive marketing messages. Watch repeat visits climb.
10s
Avg. signup time
No app download
40%
More repeat visits
Avg. increase
4.8★
User rating
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"We tried three different loyalty apps over two years. They all required app downloads and customers wouldn't participate. Cockato's QR-to-wallet approach finally got us to 500+ active members."
Rachel W.
Marketing Manager, GreenLeaf Café Group
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