Why did carrot rewards close?
In November 2018, an optional paid tier was added to the Carrot app, allowing users to receive bonus points for completing their goals. Carrot shut down on June 19, 2019, after their "funds eventually ran out and [they] could no longer be in business".
How do you use carrot rewards?
A: CARROT is a mobile app the rewards you financially for walking. All you have to do is walk with your phone -- no Fitbit or other fitness tracker is needed (but those can be used to count steps if you like). Your phone is your pedometer -- it has the built-in hardware to count your steps.
Is Carrot wellness the same as carrot rewards?
As of Tuesday, the Carrot Rewards app has officially been re-launched as Optimity, after the Toronto-based health and wellness startup acquired Carrot's user data late last year. The health rewards program and app has been revamped and the new version now operates as Optimity.
What does the carrot app do?
CARROT is a free app that rewards you financially for walking. By walking and achieving individualized activity goals, users earn virtual currencies that can be used to play games, compete in challenges, bid on an auction and earn rewards (such as digital gift cards) that are available right on the app.