# Retailer Loyalty Apps The Key Ring Rewards Card App Will Store Your Barcoded Cards By Regan Canie | Published 2010-08-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-ring References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2010/08/02/key-ring-rewards-card/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/key-ring-reward-cards/id372547556?mt=8) For those of you that love racking up reward points, the Key Ring Rewards Card app begs you to whip out your smartphones. Available free to [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-barcode) and Android users, Key Ring by Mobestream Media allows you to store your barcoded [retail loyalty cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnify) instantly -- including some library cards and memberships -- to make your mobile a virtual wallet. Want the app but only own a [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogeninfused-sparkling-waters)? Look for the Key Ring comparable "CardStar" and start scanning. Check out the Key Ring AppJudgment video above for a helpful pro/con review and step-by-step instructions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Loyalty Apps:** Opportunity for retailers to create mobile loyalty apps that allow customers to store and use their barcoded loyalty cards on their smartphones. - **Virtual Wallet:** Opportunity for companies to develop virtual wallet apps that consolidate all of a customer's loyalty cards and payment methods into one mobile app. - **Cross-device Compatibility:** Opportunity for developers to create loyalty card apps that are compatible with multiple platforms, such as iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage loyalty apps to enhance customer experience and increase customer retention. - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile technology companies and app developers can capitalize on the demand for loyalty card apps and virtual wallets. - **Payment Processing:** Payment processing companies can integrate loyalty programs into their mobile payment apps, offering customers a seamless experience for both payments and rewards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Loyalty Card Wallet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidme.md) - [Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-loyalty.md) - [Consolidated Grocery Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewards-apps.md) - [Digital Loyalty Customer Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loyalty-customer-cards.md) - [Discount Retailer Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poundland-1.md) - [Reward-Tracking Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awardwallet.md) - [Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-3.md) - [Crafting Retailer Loyalty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobbycraft-club-app.md) - [Custom-Made Loyalty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/txb-loyalty-app.md)