Loyalty Tag vs Ixkio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Loyalty Tag
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Create your own custom loyalty program for your business club or society. With our NFC and QR/Barcode enabled loyalty program app, you can easily create and operate your loyalty programs from your smart phone. Design and create QR membership cards directly from the app. Programs can use QR cards or NFC tags or a mixture of both. Want to create a house points system? You can group tags and display group totals in a league table. The Customer Loyalty app is also available for your customer to check their points, stamps or rewards or even sign up using their smartphones - no tag required, just scan a QR code (generated by Loyalty Tag). Loyalty Customer is here: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/loyalty-customer/id6745103026 With just a few taps, you can customise your program, set up rewards, stamps, and start rewarding your customers for their loyalty. Plus, our app is secure and easy to use, so your customers can earn and redeem rewards hassle-free. Download our app today and start building customer loyalty. Create your own QR and Barcode tags using home printer and the apps embedded QR/Barcode graphics generator. Terms of Use: https://www.loyaltytag.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ NFC tags can be used with any mobile that support NFC scanning (google/Apple Pay compatible). QR/Barcode reading requires camera. Features: * Supports NTAG213 / NTAG215 / NTAG216 cards / Code 128 barcodes / QR Codes points and currency balance stored in online database not on card for security * Customised Banner and Splash Screen * When used with Customer Loyalty App, Customers can check balance and see rewards. * Advertising pushed to customer app from loyalty tag app, instant update. * Display of tags can be sorted by name, points or balance or date last used. * Membership tags/card have recovery word or phrase for lost card recovery. * Membership Tags/cards can be named for ease of identification. * Free unlimited features and time trial for up to 10 tags. * Unlimited number of loyalty programs * Programmable credit and debit rewards * Supports stamps, points and/or currency balance - Must not be used for POS * Can use Bluetooth NFC readers that emulate keyboards * Spreadsheet export of tag and log data
Ixkio
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The ixkio Companion App is the mobile extension of the ixkio NFC Tag Authentication Platform, designed to provide secure tag management, authentication, and advanced field data capabilities directly from your mobile device. Built specifically as a companion app to the ixkio platform, the app enables users to interact with NFC tags connected to their ixkio ecosystem in real time. Key Features Verify and authenticate NFC tags registered on the ixkio platform Encode and provision NFC tags, including secure authentication with NTAG424 DNA tags Assign and manage tags within your organisation or workflow Access advanced Locus platform functionality for enhanced tag management Update tag information in the field, including: Photos and visual records OCR text capture and editing QR code and barcode scanning Advanced metadata and custom tag information Capture and associate geolocation data during Locus tag scans Fast and secure login using NFC cards or QR code authentication The app is designed for organisations requiring secure asset tracking, authentication workflows, smart tagging, field inspections, and connected data management. By combining powerful mobile tools with the ixkio cloud platform, users can securely manage authenticated NFC infrastructure from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ixkio at none against Loyalty Tag's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Loyalty Tag sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ixkio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loyalty Tag ships an update every 3 weeks, Ixkio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loyalty Tag | Ixkio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Smith | TabDesk Ltd |
In-app purchases
Loyalty Tag
- Monthly standard subscription$5.991 Month
- Monthly premium subscription$9.991 Month
- Annual standard subscription$34.991 Year
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- Annual premium subscription$59.991 Year
Ixkio
No in-app purchases







