The IT Nerd

Coming seemingly out of nowhere is the shut down and apparent bankruptcy of Canadian reward app Carrot Rewards. A notice on their website along with these tweets were posted today:

1/2: It breaks our hearts to be saying farewell to you as we have closed down the Carrot Rewards app today. Thanks for letting us play a small part in your health & wellness journey. Rest assured any points you have earned to this point that have been processed are yours to keep.

— Carrot Rewards (@carrot_rewards) June 19, 2019

2/2 We’ll be gone from your phone but we hope the inspiration and motivation will stay with you. You’ve GOT THIS!

For our full message, please visit: https://t.co/cGfKCEKKAH. pic.twitter.com/bf9MLEaDol

— Carrot Rewards (@carrot_rewards) June 19, 2019

The app allowed users to earn rewards through completing daily step challenges and had backing for a time from several provincial governments. Clearly they could not find additional funding which is unfortunate. They will be missed.