revioThe Physical Store Alternative to Smile.io
Loyalty built for brick-and-mortar businesses, not just Shopify stores.
Smile.io is a leading loyalty platform for e-commerce and Shopify stores, but it was not designed for physical businesses. Revio is built from the ground up for brick-and-mortar merchants with native Apple and Google Wallet passes, QR code scanning, and in-store push notifications.
Smile.io has earned its reputation as one of the best loyalty solutions for e-commerce. Its Shopify integration is seamless, the widget is easy to embed, and it handles online points, referrals, and VIP tiers well. If you run a pure online store on Shopify, Smile.io is a strong contender.
The gap appears when you have a physical store. Smile.io does not support Apple Wallet or Google Wallet passes, does not offer QR code scanning for in-store visits, and does not send push notifications to customer phones. Its entire model is built around the online checkout experience — a customer earns points when they buy through your website, not when they walk into your shop.
Revio was designed for the opposite use case: physical businesses where customers walk in, scan a QR code, and earn stamps or points on a card that lives in their phone wallet. Push notifications bring customers back between visits. Analytics show visit frequency patterns, not just transaction data. For businesses that operate primarily in-store — cafes, salons, restaurants, retail shops — Revio provides the tools that Smile.io simply does not offer.
Smile.io is the better choice for pure e-commerce businesses, especially those on Shopify. Its online widget, referral program, and Shopify-native integration create a seamless experience for online stores. If your business is entirely online, Smile.io is purpose-built for you.
Why merchants switch to Revio
Wallet Passes
Native Apple & Google Wallet cards, not just an online widget
QR Scanning
In-store visit tracking with fast QR code scanning
Push Notifications
Reach customers on their lock screen between visits
In-Store Focus
Built for physical businesses, not adapted from e-commerce
| Feature | Revio | Smile.io |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Wallet passes | ||
| Google Wallet passes | ||
| QR scanning | ||
| E-commerce integration | API | |
| Points programs | ||
| Referral program | ||
| Push notifications | ||
| In-store focus | ||
| Free plan | 14-day trial | Free tier |
| MENA support |
Revio
Starter
14-day free trial
$19/mo
Growth
$39/mo
Enterprise
$79/mo
Smile.io
Free
Limited features
$0/mo
Starter
$49/mo
Growth
$199/mo
Plus
$999/mo
Add wallet passes for physical store customers
Enable QR scanning for in-store visits
Send push notifications to bring customers back
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