New App Helps Israelis Track Gift Cards and Avoid Lost Money
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Moti Shai developed Keepon, a free app that centralizes gift cards and coupons, tracks balances, and sends expiration alerts. Launched two months ago, it has gained over 15,000 users and ranked highly in app stores. The app prioritizes user-friendliness and data security, with future plans to include location-based searches and free listings for small businesses.
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- Keepon, a new app by Moti Shai, helps users manage gift cards and coupons, preventing lost money.
- The app centralizes vouchers, tracks balances, and sends expiration alerts to users.
- Keepon has attracted over 15,000 users in two months and achieved high app store rankings.
- Future updates will include location-based searches and free listings for small businesses.
- The app prioritizes user-friendliness and encrypts user data locally on devices.
Moti Shai, an infrastructure and automation expert from Rosh HaAyin, has developed Keepon, a free mobile application designed to help users manage gift cards, coupons, and other benefits. The app centralizes these items, tracks remaining balances, and provides alerts before expiration dates. Shai was motivated to create the app after struggling to keep track of his own gift cards, often losing money due to expired or misplaced vouchers.
Keepon allows users to input their gift cards manually, by photographing them, or by importing them from sources like WhatsApp or screenshots. The app automatically extracts relevant details, enables users to update balances after purchases, and sends timely expiration reminders. Additional features include price comparisons, coupon searches by store, and personalized benefit recommendations. Users can also store influencer coupon codes and other benefits, and manage them within a shared family "wallet."
Developed over weekends using cloud code and AI tools, Keepon initially served Shai's personal needs. However, positive feedback from friends led him to release it publicly. Within two months of its launch on iOS and Android, the app attracted over 15,000 users and achieved significant rankings, including 3rd in the shopping category on Apple's App Store in Israel. Shai emphasizes the app's user-friendly interface and robust data security, with coupons stored locally and encrypted on the device.
Shai plans to introduce new features, such as location-based benefit searches and a pilot program allowing small Israeli businesses, particularly those owned by reservists, to offer coupons and benefits for free. His long-term vision is for Keepon to become the go-to platform for checking for deals before any purchase, expanding its database of offers and stores.
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