Goal Gradient Effect
People accelerate as they get closer to a reward, which is why a shorter stamp threshold feels more motivating from the start.
Kivetz, Urminsky & Zheng (2006)These are the questions business owners usually ask before replacing paper cards, basic offers, or app-heavy loyalty with a wallet-based setup.
Wallet-based loyalty works by letting a customer save a branded pass into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, then using that pass for stamps, points, offers, referrals, memberships, or campaign rewards.
For most businesses, the real question is whether the setup is simple enough to launch, easy enough for customers to use, and strong enough to drive more repeat visits.
The FAQ below answers the main commercial questions clearly so you can work out fit fast and decide whether to start the trial or contact us.
What matters most
Will customers use it? Will it help bring them back? And will it be simple enough to run without creating more work? This page is here to answer those questions clearly.
Trial and signup FAQ
If you are comparing plans and want fewer surprises before registration, these answers explain what details are required, when the payment card appears, and how billing starts after the free trial.
Research behind shorter reward cycles
Shorter reward cycles tend to work better because they make progress feel reachable, make early momentum visible, and create more chances for customers to re-engage after each reward.
People accelerate as they get closer to a reward, which is why a shorter stamp threshold feels more motivating from the start.
Kivetz, Urminsky & Zheng (2006)A visible head start increases effort and completion, which supports welcome stamps or other early progress cues.
Nunes & Drèze (2006)Earlier rewards can motivate more strongly than larger delayed rewards, supporting small wins that arrive sooner.
Woolley & Fishbach (2018)Motivation dips after a reward and then builds again, so shorter cycles create more chances to restart momentum and reinforce habit.
Incentive Research Foundation (2023)Still have questions?
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