# Tessera — Gift Card Wallet — Never Waste a Balance

> Never Waste a Balance (iPhone/iPad app by Julian Castaneda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessera-gift-card-wallet/id6816171410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Julian Castaneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816171412)
- Category: Shopping, Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-26

## What is Tessera?

Stop leaving money on gift cards.

Tessera keeps every store gift card you own in one private iPhone wallet, and taps you on the shoulder when you can actually use one. Walk into any location of a store where you still have a balance, and Tessera lets you know.

ALERTS AT EVERY LOCATION, AUTOMATICALLY
Add a card, and Tessera finds that store's nearby locations through Apple Maps. There are no addresses to type. Whether it's the coffee shop by your office or the one across town, you'll get a reminder when you arrive, even when the app is closed.

YOUR WHOLE BALANCE AT A GLANCE
See your total spendable balance across every card. Organize by category, sort the way you like, and catch expiring-soon warnings before money slips away.

CHECKOUT WITHOUT THE FUMBLING
Open a card and show a full-screen barcode, QR, or PDF417 code with the screen brightness boosted for easy scanning. The card number and PIN are right there if the cashier needs to type them in.

BALANCES THAT STAY HONEST
After checkout, Tessera asks what you spent so your balance stays accurate. Typing in what you spent is always free. You can also use a photo of your own card as its design, and jot down who gave it to you.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account. No ads. No tracking. Your card data stays on your device, and you can lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Choose light or dark themes.

TESSERA PREMIUM
The free version holds up to 3 cards. Premium adds:
• Unlimited cards
• Expiry reminders
• Camera scanning that reads the card number and PIN
• Receipt reading that updates your balance
• A one-tap balance check that copies your card number and opens a web search so you can look up the balance yourself

Premium is $1.99 per month, $9.99 per year with a 7-day free trial, or $24.99 once for lifetime access. Family Sharing is supported.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Tessera is not affiliated with any retailer. All store names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Download Tessera and spend every dollar you've been given.

Terms of Use: https://tessera-wallet.rork.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://tessera-wallet.rork.app/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

## Is Tessera safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Tessera.

## Is Tessera legit?

Tessera — Gift Card Wallet has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Tessera is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-14

No release notes.

## Related topics

[gift card wallet](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gift-card-wallet)

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