Comparison

Embargo Wallet vs QMSU Perks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Embargo Wallet

Collect digital stamps from your favorite local businesses like coffee shops and bakeries. This app acts as a digital wallet for loyalty cards, helping you earn rewards and avoid losing physical cards while saving paper.

Highlights
  • Collect digital stamps
  • Digital loyalty card wallet
  • Unlock rewards
  • Never lose stamp cards
  • Save paper
  • Supports coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants
Features
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Being a loyal customer and getting rewarded has never been easier!
 Join hundreds of thousands of users and make your loyalty count! Collect digital stamps at your favourite specialty coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and other businesses in your area – all available in one simple app, which acts like a wallet for your digital loyalty cards. The more you visit, the more rewards you will unlock. Having Embargo App on your phone means: - You will never lose your stamp cards again
 - You will save paper and do your bit to keep our planet green
 - You will enjoy countless rewards for being loyal Tap. Eat. Drink. Repeat. It's as easy as that! #WeMakeLoyaltyCount

About

QMSU Perks

Features
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QMSU Perks - your go-to app for food, points, and rewards. Want to save time, earn points, and get rewarded just for grabbing a coffee or lunch on campus? QMSU Perks is here - and it’s especially for Queen Mary students! With QMSU Perks, you can… Order ahead: Skip the queue and order food or drinks straight from your phone. Eat in, take away, or get it brought right to your table at all our venues like Ground, Drapers and The Griff. Earn points: Every time you spend at SU outlets (yep, that includes the Union Shop and Village Shop), you’ll rack up points as a thank you for supporting your Students’ Union. Unlock rewards: Fancy random giveaways, birthday treats and thank you gifts? The more you get involved at QMSU, the more bonus rewards we’ll send your way. Get a sign-up bonus: Download the app and watch a little something drop into your rewards, just to get you started.

Screenshots

Embargo Wallet4 screens
QMSU Perks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Embargo Wallet at none against QMSU Perks's shown. Embargo Wallet also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Embargo Wallet ships an update every 3 weeks, QMSU Perks every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Embargo Wallet versus QMSU Perks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbargo WalletQMSU Perks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (149 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings149 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEmbargo Lifestyle Ltd.Queen Mary University of London Students' Union Limited

Bugs and requests

Embargo Wallet

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when claiming rewards
  • App crashes when leaving feedback
  • Stamp feature not working on iPhone 13
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues despite being enabled
  • Location access causes app to crash
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  • Stamps collected disappear after redemption attempts
  • Rewards not credited despite stamps collected
  • Cannot redeem rewards after collecting required stamps
  • App crashes on startup after updates
  • Login issues with Apple ID and generated passwords
  • Incorrect address validation blocking orders
  • Orders placed but not received by restaurants
  • Mandatory app updates breaking functionality
  • Date picker hidden by iPhone notch
  • Inconsistent stamp counting and collection
  • Logout occurring during reward redemption
  • App freezing on older iOS versions
  • NFC scanner taking 15+ seconds to launch

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Apple Wallet integration
  • Simpler reward redemption process
  • Granular notification settings per venue
  • Clearer indication of available rewards
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  • Undo/delete protection for cards
  • Language selection option
  • Visible stamp collection history
  • Better order status tracking
  • Direct customer support chat

QMSU Perks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Embargo Wallet

No in-app purchases

None

QMSU Perks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Embargo Wallet free?
Embargo Wallet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QMSU Perks free?
QMSU Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Embargo Wallet or QMSU Perks have ads?
QMSU Perks shows ads; Embargo Wallet does not.
Which is updated more often, Embargo Wallet or QMSU Perks?
Embargo Wallet ships an update every 3 weeks, and QMSU Perks every 12 months. Most recently, Embargo Wallet was updated on November 6, 2026 and QMSU Perks on November 3, 2026.

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