CardCue Pro vs Tucked
Storing a card is the easy half. Being reminded at the till is the half that gets the money back.
Where CardCue Pro is different
It chirps at the right moment
The hard part is not storing the card, it is remembering it while you are standing at the register. CardCue Pro watches for the store, not the calendar, and can nudge you with the app closed.
It covers more than gift cards
Punch passes, memberships, loyalty rewards and prepaid balances live in the same wallet, because forgotten value is not only a gift-card problem.
It works without an account
Scan, get reminders and use the barcode at the register having told us nothing about yourself. An account is only for cloud backup and moving to a new phone.
The question worth asking either app
Whatever you choose, ask it this: when I am standing in the store, does the app speak first, or do I have to remember it exists? Anything that waits to be opened is a filing cabinet. The money comes back when something notices the store for you.
CardCue Pro, plainly
| CardCue Pro | |
|---|---|
| Reminds you at the store, with the app closed | ✓ |
| Warns before expiry and dormancy fees | ✓ |
| Gift cards, punch passes, memberships, prepaid | ✓ |
| No account required | ✓ |
| Free tier | 3 cards, forever |
| Pro | $34.99/yr, $4.99/mo, $79.99 once |
Written 2026-08-14 from public information.
iPhone app. Free for 3 cards, no account and no credit card. Pro from $34.99 a year.