How SDK based gifting works inside apps

How SDK Based Gifting Works Inside Apps

In app gifting has become an important part of user engagement. It helps businesses reward actions, encourage participation, and create smoother loyalty journeys. Hubble’s SDK makes this possible by embedding a ready to use gifting system directly inside the app without heavy engineering effort. Brands can unlock full digital gifting capabilities with minimal setup and consistent performance.

The Idea Behind SDK Based Gifting

Instead of redirecting users to an external site or building a reward engine from the ground up, the SDK brings the entire gifting layer into the app. Users interact with a native interface to browse and redeem their rewards, which leads to higher satisfaction and stronger app stickiness.

• Native reward catalogue inside the app
• Instant digital fulfilment
• Smooth redemption journeys
• No need for external websites or manual operations

This approach helps maintain continuity within the app and avoids breaking the user flow.

How the Gifting Flow Works Step by Step

The SDK handles all the backend work while the app focuses on the user experience. Here is a simplified view of the core flow.

1. The user completes an action

• A referral success
• A milestone inside the app
• A purchase or subscription
• A participation event such as a survey or challenge

2. The app triggers the SDK

• The app sends a reward request
• The SDK verifies the request using secure tokens
• No sensitive information is passed

3. The reward catalogue opens within the app

• Users browse available gift cards
• Categories remain easy to explore
• The interface stays aligned with the app’s design

4. The user redeems their choice

• The SDK processes the redemption
• A code or voucher is generated instantly
• The user receives it inside the app or via email or SMS

The entire process takes only a few seconds and does not depend on any external navigation.

Why SDK Based Gifting Improves Engagement

A reward delivered at the right moment strengthens user motivation. When the gifting system is built into the app, it feels effortless and immediate. This leads to higher retention, smoother activation, and better participation across campaigns.

• Faster reward delivery
• Reduced friction during redemption
• Better visibility of available rewards
• Higher completion of reward linked tasks

The direct in app experience shows users that the platform values their efforts without delay.

Technical Advantages for Product and Engineering Teams

From a technical point of view, the SDK removes a large amount of work that would otherwise be required to build a reward system. It handles catalogue updates, expiry rules, transaction logs, and secure delivery.

• No separate integrations with individual brands
• Automatic handling of codes and vouchers
• Maintenance free reward catalogue
• Developer friendly setup with clear documentation

Teams can read more about the integration process through the official page at Hubble’s SDK.

A Consistent and Scalable Gifting Framework

The SDK helps apps provide rewards quickly, safely, and at scale. It supports campaigns, loyalty experiences, referrals, and daily engagement flows without extra overhead. For platforms that want a reward system without building one from scratch, SDK based gifting offers a clean and dependable solution.