# Guusto - Recognition & Rewards — From Office to Frontlines

> Employee recognition and customer rewards platform with direct gifting and social impact. (iPhone/iPad app by Guusto Gifts Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guusto-recognition-and-rewards/id779932614 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guusto Gifts Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/875565884)
- Category: Business, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guusto-recognition-and-rewards/id779932614/reviews.md

## What is Guusto?

Guusto is the #1 highest rated recognition and rewards platform on G2!

We make it easy to consistently recognize great work and shape an amazing culture, where people feel appreciated, connected and empowered.

We also make it easy to reward customers and drive more business.

No confusing point systems with markups, so every dollar you spend on rewards actually goes to your people, and unclaimed gift cards are credited back in full.

Recipients get to choose where to redeem from thousands of merchant locations, and one day of clean water is donated with every gift sent makes a positive social impact.

Start with a FREE account, and begin sending rewards in minutes, not months!

## Key features

- Employee recognition
- Customer rewards
- Direct gifting
- No point systems
- Social impact donations
- Free account option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guusto-recognition-and-rewards/id779932614/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Participation trophies

*2025-05-04, version 4.7.4*

So lame. It replaces no praise with perfunctory praise which means nothing at all. Don’t waste your time

### 2/5 — Keeps crashing

*2024-10-09, version 4.4.78*

Every time I try to send recognition or go to shout outs on the app it crashes. I have uninstalled and reinstalled about 10 times with the same issue😡

### 1/5 — App does not let you redeem

*2024-08-26, version 4.4.75*

App does Not let you redeem your gift cards. Which makes it completely useless and non convenient.

### 1/5 — gifts loading

*2024-07-30, version 4.4.72*

Received a gift from my manager, then when I hit “select a merchant”, it won’t load up for me to use.

### 1/5 — Sign up?

*2024-04-14, version 4.4.55*

I don’t want to sign up with you, I don’t want to give you my info . If someone sent me your moronic gift card with amount on it I want to be able to print it by entering that link without giving you info who i am and my other info. Simple as that!

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2023-12-19, version 4.4.3*

Easy to use, responsive and comprehensive.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-11-30, version 4.4.3*

It was easy to used and straightforward.  I liked the fact that you can combine gifts and lots of merchants to choose from.

### 5/5 — Good app, easy to use

*2023-10-14, version 4.3.23*

Simple UI, straightforward user journey, I enjoy using this app. I also like the ability to combine gifts.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2023-05-11, version 4.3.19*

Gives u the run around and is awful to use. Just use a real gift card, cash, or Venmo

### 1/5 — Last update

*2023-04-11, version 4.3.18*

My app updated to the latest version and now when I go into the merchants area NOTHING IS THERE.

## Frequently asked questions about Guusto

### What does Guusto do?

Guusto is a recognition and rewards platform designed to help businesses acknowledge great work from employees and reward customers. It aims to foster a positive company culture by making people feel appreciated and connected. The platform also facilitates customer rewards to drive business growth.

### How does the reward system work?

Unlike systems with complex point markups, Guusto allows you to send direct rewards. Every dollar spent on rewards goes directly to your people. Unclaimed gift cards are fully credited back. Recipients can choose from thousands of merchant locations to redeem their rewards.

### Is there a cost to use Guusto?

You can start with a FREE account to begin sending rewards quickly. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing businesses to implement recognition and rewards programs without significant upfront investment or lengthy setup times.

### What is the social impact of using Guusto?

With every gift sent through Guusto, one day of clean water is donated. This feature allows businesses to not only reward their employees and customers but also contribute positively to social causes, making the act of gifting more meaningful.

### Who is Guusto for?

This platform is ideal for businesses of all sizes, from small offices to larger organizations with frontline workers. It's designed for managers, HR departments, and business owners who want to easily implement a system for recognizing achievements and rewarding loyalty.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.14.1 — 2026-08-18

Various performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.14.0 — 2026-08-17

- New Custom Currency features and an improved redemption flow for redeemers
- Redesigned Available Funds drawer for easier balance visibility
- New help banner to guide redeemers through the redemption experience
- Various performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.13.1 — 2026-07-08

We’ve addressed a few issues reported after our last release and made improvements to app stability and performance

### 4.13.0 — 2026-06-25

- New Home experience with improved navigation and content discovery
- Streamlined recognition flow with AI-powered message suggestions
- Send recognition to multiple recipients at once
- Enhanced activity feed with department and location filters
- Improved gift card and balance experience
- Simplified menu navigation and order history access
- Various performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.12.2 — 2026-05-05

What's New in This Version
  - Guided access for unsupported mobile experiences                                                   
  - Performance and layout improvements

Details for App Review
Users who don't have full mobile support will see a restricted screen upon login, explaining that mobile access is unavailable and directing them to the web. A logout option is available for account switching. This ensures users aren't exposed to incomplete functionality while mobile support evolves.

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