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Wheelio alternative: the spin-to-win prize for physical events

Wheelio is a "spin-to-win" wheel popup for online stores (Shopify above all): it appears on the site, the visitor leaves their email and spins a wheel to get a discount, aiming to capture subscribers and reduce cart abandonment.

PrizeQR solves something different: instant prizes at a physical event. Your guest scans a QR with their phone camera, plays, wins instantly, and staff redeems the prize on the spot, with a live winners screen.

If you sell online and want to capture emails with a wheel on your store, Wheelio is the better fit. If you have a crowd in front of you at a fair, a bar or a stand, here's the comparison.

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Feature comparison

FeaturePrizeQRWheelio
Main focusInstant prizes at physical events via QRWheel popup to capture emails in online stores
Where it livesOn the guest's phone at the eventOn your online store's website
Typical goalEnergise the event and reward instantlyCapture emails and recover carts
App or download for the participantNo — scan a QR with the cameraNo (browser popup)
Live winners screenYes, includedNot applicable (it's a popup)
On-site staff redemptionYes, redemption flow includedNo — usually delivers an online coupon
E-commerce integration (Shopify)Not its focusYes, its territory
Product languageSpanish first (ES/EN)Mostly English

When PrizeQR is the better choice

  • The game happens at an in-person event and you want instant prizes from the guest's phone.
  • You want a live screen and prize redemption by your team on-site.
  • Your prize is handed over at a venue or event, not as a coupon in an online store.
  • You prefer a Spanish-first product and monthly billing with no lock-in.

When Wheelio fits better

  • ·You sell online and want a wheel popup on your store (e.g. Shopify).
  • ·Your goal is to capture emails and recover abandoned carts.
  • ·The prize is a discount coupon to use in the same online store.

Our verdict

Wheelio and PrizeQR use the same "spin-to-win" idea, but in different worlds. Wheelio is for your online store: capturing emails and giving coupons. PrizeQR is for the physical event: getting the crowd to play from their phones and win real prizes instantly, with on-site redemption and a live screen.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PrizeQR like Wheelio but for events?+
They share the spin-to-win idea, but solve different things. Wheelio is a popup on your online store to capture emails and give coupons; PrizeQR is an instant-prize game for physical events, with staff redemption and a live winners screen.
Does PrizeQR integrate with Shopify or my online store?+
That isn't its focus. Wheelio is built for e-commerce (Shopify and similar); PrizeQR is built for the in-person event, where the guest scans a QR and the prize is redeemed on-site.
Is the PrizeQR prize an online coupon?+
Not necessarily. In PrizeQR the prize is usually redeemed in hand at the event or venue, with a redemption flow for staff. Wheelio, by contrast, usually delivers a coupon to use in the online store.
Do they need to install an app?+
No. They scan a QR with the phone camera and play in the browser, with nothing to install.
How much does PrizeQR cost?+
It has a free plan and monthly paid plans (Basic €12, Pro €29, Agency €79) with no lock-in. For Wheelio pricing it's best to check their site.

PrizeQR by use case

Bars and restaurants Shopping malls and retail

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