Apps track your rewards

Points hounds use many membership programs to accrue rewards wherever they go. How can consumers keep track of their points? There’s an app for that!

USINGMILES.COM

This web-based system lets users keep track of their rewards, not only for travel programs, but for other loyalty programs, too. A premium membership alerts you when your points are about to expire.

MILEBLASTER.COM

Mileblaster is available as a web app, as well as an iPhone or Android app. The app lets you track your travel points across many different sites. It also enables you to access multiple accounts from a single provider.

AWARDWALLET.COM

AwardWallet is a web-based program with iPhone and Android app options. It supports 519 loyalty programs, and lets you connect with other AwardWallet users.

GOMILES.COM

This website lets you to save information about your reward programs, and then presents your status for each in an easily digestible chart. Gomiles is a good option for those wanting to see graphically how many points they have amassed with each program. Canadian options are limited: although Aeroplan showed up, we didn’t see WestJet or Air Miles Canada in the list of available programs.

PASSBOOK

Apple’s latest iPad and iPhone operating system enables you to manage your membership and loyalty cards in one place. Although this isn’t a rewards management app, it offers an easy way to store your details.