The Card Network vs WhyLeaveTown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Card Network
Instantly claim and add your digital card to your mobile device's wallet using a provided link. Once added, your new card is ready for immediate use.
- Claim digital card instantly
- Add card to mobile wallet
- Secure card management
- Instant card activation
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If you have received a text message from us, use the link to log in and claim your digital card instantly. Once you have downloaded The Card Network App you can add your new card to your mobile device’s wallet. You are then ready to use your new card, simple.
WhyLeaveTown
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The Why Leave Town App is designed to enable local shoppers to accept Why Leave Town Digital Gift Cards. Within the app shoppers can redeem multiple gift cards and then move them to their Apple Wallet so that they can then spend the value of the card at local participating businesses. The app also allows card holders to check the balance remaining on their card, the expiry date and keep track of recent transaction history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Card Network at every 3 weeks against WhyLeaveTown's every 3 months. WhyLeaveTown's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Card Network ships an update every 3 weeks, WhyLeaveTown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Card Network | WhyLeaveTown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Card Network | Why Leave Town Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
The Card Network
Reported bugs
17 issues- Invalid request format error on card loading
- Mobile number not found despite correct entry
- Phone number starting with 0 rejected
- SMS verification codes not being received
- Infinite loading circles on card information screen
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- App crashes when adding new cards
- App crashes immediately on launch (iOS 26)
- Oops EAID is null notification
- Hide card button non-functional
- Cards not appearing in Apple Wallet after addition
- Card balance showing as zero despite funds
- HTTP error 2 on SMS confirmation
- Duplicate request modal errors
- App flash-closes after iOS update
- Card declined despite sufficient balance
- Failed Apple Pay integration
- View card information stuck loading indefinitely
Requested features
11 requests- Delete or archive fully used cards
- Organize/sort cards by type and balance
- Display last 4 digits on card front
- Support for non-Apple Pay wallets
- Direct card number access for online purchases
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- Vertical card swiping instead of horizontal
- Transaction history visibility
- Ability to combine remaining balances
- Clear merchant location information
- Video message preservation after activation
- Support for physical card registration without SMS link
WhyLeaveTown
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Card Network
No in-app purchases
WhyLeaveTown
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Card Network free?
Is WhyLeaveTown free?
Do The Card Network or WhyLeaveTown have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Card Network or WhyLeaveTown?
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