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Open Rewards: Shop Local

Open Rewards: Shop Local

Shop local. Earn cash back.

829 ratings
104 reviews
🍔 Food & Drink
🛍️ Shopping
Free

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Released
July 27, 2021
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Developer

Open Rewards Inc.
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About

Earn cash back rewards for shopping at local businesses in participating communities. Link your card or upload receipts to accumulate points redeemable across various local establishments. Support your community while enjoying the benefits of local commerce.

✓Earn cash back on local purchases
✓Link card or upload receipts
✓Redeem rewards across multiple businesses
✓Support local economy
✓Discover new local businesses
✓Cash out via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle
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What users say about Open Rewards

Reviews of Open Rewards are mixed: the Shopping app is rated 4.7/5 from 829 App Store ratings. What users like most: legitimate cash-back rewards for local shopping, supports local businesses and community. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and freezing, extremely slow payout processing (8-20+ days). Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💰Legitimate cash-back rewards for local shopping
  • 🏪Supports local businesses and community
  • 👍Easy receipt upload process
  • 🎯Simple concept and straightforward rewards earning
  • 🌟Transparent and user-friendly interface (when working)
  • 📱Helps discover new local restaurants and shops
  • 💳Rewards accumulate quickly
  • 🤝Good customer service (when responsive)

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⏳Extremely slow payout processing (8-20+ days)
  • 😤Unresponsive customer support
  • 🚫Rewards not being approved or processed
  • 🔧Confusing redemption and claim process
  • 💸Rewards expiring without being redeemable
  • 🗺️Inconsistent merchant availability
  • 📊Poor app performance and glitchy interface
  • 🔐Login and account connection issues
  • ⚠️Rewards stuck in pending status indefinitely
  • 💔Payout failures after approval
  • 🎯Annual reward caps limiting utility
  • 🌐Requires WiFi for uploads
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What's New in Open Rewards

2.2.7

November 1, 2026

Minor bug fixes UI/UX improvements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Great — But

I’ve been using this app for about a year now. Love supporting local businesses and getting cash back! Just did the latest update and now I can’t figure out how to redeem money to my bank account. Seems less user-friendly now. I’m so confused!
Ggustalksalot

Rewards

Great app shop local and earn rewards super easy to use and definitely influenced me to eat where I can get rewards back
Mmommawiththree

Great program.

Rewards add up fast and we don’t even eat out that much. Highly recommend.
LLaurien70

East to you

This is easy to you once you get it set up. I like the feature of looking up businesses who use Open Rewards in my area. I’ve learned more about businesses in my area.
IIngaMtMr

Starbucks

Great service. Like their selections. It’s soooo hot out there. Cool drinks
LSLavon shopper
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Developer apps

Open Rewards - Merchant
Open Rewards - Merchant

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes immediately upon opening

Bug

App freezes during receipt upload

Bug

Rewards disappear from account

Bug

Cannot connect bank cards to account

Bug

Login fails with 'administrative rights' error

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Redemption button not functional

Bug

Claims stuck in pending indefinitely

Bug

Screen fluttering when viewing reward history

Bug

Update notification appears with no update available

Bug

Merchant information incorrect or missing

Bug

Duplicate account detection errors

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App won't open after recent updates

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Retry function fails repeatedly

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Enrollment process fails at state selection

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Requested Features

12 requests

Automatic rewards claims from linked bank accounts

Feature

Improved search functionality for merchants

Feature

Better map display of participating businesses

Feature

Direct payout without requiring secondary redemption

Feature

Faster processing times (1-2 days as promised)

Feature

Clearer instructions on claim vs redeem distinction

Feature

Mobile data support for uploads (not just WiFi)

Feature

Transaction matching from bank statements

Feature

Removal or increase of annual reward caps

Feature

Better UX design and navigation

Feature

Real-time notification of claim status

Feature

Extended reward expiration deadlines

Feature

FAQ

How does Open Rewards work?

Open Rewards allows you to earn cash back by shopping at local businesses in participating communities. You can link your credit or debit card for automatic reward earning or upload photos of your receipts after making a purchase.

Can I use rewards earned at one store at another with Open Rewards?

Yes, a key feature of Open Rewards is that your points are not tied to a single brand or store. You can earn rewards at one eligible business and redeem them at another within your community.

How can I cash out my Open Rewards?

Once redeemed, you can cash out your rewards through popular payment services such as PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. A check option may also be available.

Is Open Rewards available in my city?

Open Rewards is currently live in over 100 cities across the country. You can find eligible businesses and see if your community participates within the app.

What are the common issues users experience with Open Rewards?

User reviews indicate frequent app crashes, slow payout processing times (8-20+ days), unresponsive customer support, and issues with rewards not being approved or processed correctly. Some users also report login problems and confusing redemption processes.

Does Open Rewards have ads?

No, Open Rewards does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display ads to its users.

What is the user sentiment for Open Rewards?

User sentiment for Open Rewards is mixed. While many appreciate the legitimate cash-back rewards for local shopping and the support for local businesses, significant cons include frequent app crashes, slow payouts, and unresponsive customer support.

What devices does Open Rewards support?

Open Rewards is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.