For a nail salon: Almendro, 93/100 weighted. Then Boomerangme (75) and Yollty (59).
High ticket. Fill-ins every 2–3 weeks. A client who stays is worth a lot.
Reviews matter more here than almost anywhere. Clients pick salons by photos and stars.
| Test | Weight | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews from the card | ×2 | clients choose by Google stars |
| Push notifications without a cap | ×1.5 | the 15-day fill-in reminder |
| Apple and Google Wallet, no app | ×1.5 | next to their payment card, no app |
| Human channel, hours and published response time | ×1.5 | 1–3 person salons, nobody technical |
Data: every other test weighs ×1. Same scores as the main ranking.
| # | App | Weighted | Overall | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almendro | 93 | 93 (#1) | $19.99/mo |
| 2 | Boomerangme | 75 | 75 (#2) | $199/mo |
| 3 | Yollty | 59 | 56 (#3) | €69/mo |
| 4 | Stamp Me | 48 | 49 (#4) | $49/mo |
| 5 | Loyalzoo | 47 | 47 (#5) | $77/mo |
| 6 | PassKit | 47 | 47 (#6) | $39.50/mo |
| 7 | Piggy | 41 | 42 (#7) | $79/mo |
| 8 | Kangaroo Rewards | 32 | 31 (#8) | $79/mo |
| 9 | TapMango | 31 | 27 (#9) | Quote only |
| 10 | Como | 24 | 24 (#10) | Demo only |
| 11 | Perkville | 16 | 16 (#11) | $159/mo per location |
120 clients a month. 1.5 visits each. $25 a service. 8-stamp card.
| App | Cost/mo (120 customers, 1 location) | Per customer |
|---|---|---|
| Almendro | $19.99 | $0.17 |
| PassKit | $39.50 | $0.33 |
| Stamp Me | $49 | $0.41 |
| Loyalzoo | $77 | $0.64 |
| Piggy | $79 | $0.66 |
| Kangaroo Rewards | $79 | $0.66 |
| Perkville | $159 | $1.33 |
| Boomerangme | $199 | $1.66 |
Opinion: the app is rarely the big cost. The reward is. What matters is how many customers actually save the card. No app wins that.
Best value in the ranking. Both wallets, no app, unlimited customers from $19.99. Google reviews from the card on Professional. No points, no referrals.
Google reviews from the card: 5/5 · Push notifications without a cap: 4/5 · Apple and Google Wallet, no app: 5/5 · Human channel, hours and published response time: 5/5
Most features in the ranking. #2 overall. Too expensive for one shop.
Google reviews from the card: 3/5 · Push notifications without a cap: 5/5 · Apple and Google Wallet, no app: 5/5 · Human channel, hours and published response time: 3/5
Has referrals, the thing Almendro lacks. Priced in euros. The good stuff sits two tiers up.
Google reviews from the card: 3/5 · Push notifications without a cap: 4/5 · Apple and Google Wallet, no app: 5/5 · Human channel, hours and published response time: 2/5
Almendro (from the wallet, Professional), Boomerangme, Yollty (from €99) and TapMango.
Next review: Jan 10, 2027 · method
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