Introducing an all new AIQ mobile app experience, powered by Digital Awesome.
Alpine IQ already gives you powerful ways to build loyalty, drive engagement, and boost sales through our native mobile apps. Now, we're adding a new option to expand what's possible.
For retailers who want to go even deeper with gamified experiences, custom branded design, and interactive ecommerce features, we're introducing a fourth mobile app path—powered by our partners at Digital Awesome.
This is not a replacement, but a new layer of flexibility for brands that want to take customization and in-app engagement to the next level.
New app options, same powerful backbone of AIQ
The Digital Awesome powered AIQ mobile app is built directly on top of the Alpine IQ platform, so everything you know and love about your current app stays intact.
- Your loyalty program
- Your audience segmentation
- Your ecommerce menus
- Your messaging + analytics
All app paths share the same core Alpine IQ technology, this option just unlocks deeper customization and engagement features for brands that want it.
It’s simply a new frontend experience, purpose built for retailers who want a standout look and feel.
What’s the difference?
| Feature |
AIQ Standard Apps |
AIQ x Digital Awesome Apps |
| Loyalty integration |
✅ |
✅ |
| Push messaging |
✅ |
✅ |
| Ecommerce integration |
✅ |
✅ |
| Brand customization |
Branded themes |
Full visual design |
| Engagement tools |
Loyalty, points tracking, earned badges, messaging & spintowin prize wheels.
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All of AIQ standard features, plus:
- Loyalty punch cards, check-ins
- Dynamic promo banners & leaderboards
- Interactive challenges
- Custom in-app games for events and holidays
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| Menu experience |
AIQ Ecommerce or Iframe |
High-converting native UX |
| Analytics |
Campaign performance |
Full app behavior insights & advanced shopping analytics |
| App hosting |
AIQ |
AIQ × DA |
All app paths share the same core Alpine IQ technology; the AIQ × DA option unlocks deeper customization and engagement features for brands that want it.
Who is this for?
- Retailers aiming to deliver a premium, app-first customer experience
- Brands seeking full creative control over mobile design and features
- Operators ready to level up loyalty with gamified engagement
- Retailers focused on increasing daily app opens and user retention
Teams looking to boost organic traffic with SEO-optimized ecommerce
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Ideal Use Cases |
| Multi-state operators |
- Scale branded app experiences across regions
- Increase app engagement across multiple locations
- Leverage advanced segmentation and loyalty tiers
- Brands needing robust analytics to inform national marketing
- Centralize campaign insights via analytics
- Unify ecommerce + loyalty + push in one app
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| Regional chains & growth operators |
- Differentiate with a custom app experience
- Drive loyalty through checkins and in-app promos
- Customize for local markets and workflows
- A/B test app designs, features, and content
- Boost conversions with native ecommerce
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| Value-focused operators |
- Maximize ROI with gamified loyalty tools
- Increase daily opens with minimal lift
- Convert more orders through native menus
- Replace iframe menus with SEO-ready layouts
- Grow revenue without additional dev resources
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Same structure on all devices; mobile simply reduces font sizes and padding for readability.
What AIQ x Digital Awesome delivers
| Custom-branded native app |
- Tailored visual design, unique layouts, and full creative flexibility
- Live order tracking, reordering, and delivery integration
- Multistore search and dynamic product display
- SEO-optimized product pages (yes, they rank)
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| Premium gamification & engagement tools |
- Daily spin-to-win, check-ins, and tiered achievements
- Loyalty punch cards and dynamic promo banners
- Leaderboards and interactive challenges
- Custom in-app games for events and holidays
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| Frictionless user experience |
- One-time password (OTP) login—no need for emails or social sign-ins
- "Browse-first" onboarding flow reduces dropoff
- Users are automatically linked to loyalty and ecommerce
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| Analytics built for optimization |
- Full access to a Mixpanel dashboard for realtime app insights
- Track opens, conversions, retention, and push performance
- Launch targeted push notifications or in-app offers without dev work
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Real-world use cases
- Gamify 4/20: Run spin-to-win contests tied to loyalty tiers during high-traffic sales weeks
- Build habit loops: Daily check-in rewards encourage 7+ opens/week
- Push promo incentives: Offer bonus points when users opt-in to push messaging
- Drive SEO traffic: Replace iframe menus with a native ecommerce layout built for Google ranking
AIQ’s Mobile App ecosystem: Choose what works for you
Alpine IQ supports multiple mobile app experiences, so you can match your customer experience with your brand strategy. Whether you want fast setup, design flexibility, or gamified engagement, there’s a path for you.
All options include:
- AIQ-powered loyalty
- Customer segmentation
- Multichannel messaging
- Ecommerce integration
- Compliance-ready infrastructure
Let’s find the right fit for you.
Whether you're upgrading your current app or launching for the first time, our team will help you choose the right experience for your goals.
| Build Option |
Timeframe |
Use Case |
Standard
AIQ mobile app |
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Branded mobile experience that includes a digital loyalty payment card with auto top-up, store details, and a market-specific deals feed.
Customers can view all campaign messages, access your ecommerce site via an in-app browser, manage their profile and preferences, and enjoy custom-styled branding.
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Pro
AIQ mobile app |
~30 days |
Everything in Starter, plus added ecommerce functionality like order history, buy-again buttons, and personalized product recommendations (with compatible ecommerce integration).
Includes loyalty badge gamification, refer-a-friend links with custom CTAs, 1-click review buttons for popular platforms, and biometric login support.
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Enterprise
AIQ mobile app |
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Includes all Pro features and adds advanced engagement tools like a prize wheel, custom loading screen, and splash page.
You’ll also unlock a custom Discover tab, allowing you to embed a live webpage (via iFrame) directly into your app experience.
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‘Awesome’ Custom Build
AIQ × Digital Awesome |
~60 days |
Tailored from the ground up, this build delivers a highly custom mobile app experience—designed to match your brand’s look, feel, and functionality needs.
Developed in partnership with Digital Awesome, this option gives you full control over the app’s interface, user journey, gamified experiences, and loyalty integrations. Ideal for teams seeking total design freedom, advanced customization, and a premium mobile UX that stands out from competitors.
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