Rex is a mobile app that centralizes local discovery, allowing users to receive personalized place recommendations based on their interests and location. It lets users bookmark, annotate, and organize favorite spots in a unified library and share curated lists with friends via in‑app links or social media, streamlining the process of finding and recommending venues.
Funding
$4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
People often struggle to find new local venues that match their interests and to keep track of places they like, while sharing personal recommendations with friends typically requires juggling multiple apps or manual lists.
Solution
Rex is a mobile app that centralizes the discovery, organization, and sharing of favorite spots. It presents personalized place suggestions based on user preferences, allowing users to browse curated listings in a single feed. Users can save locations to a personal collection, add notes, and categorize them for easy reference. The app enables seamless sharing of these curated recommendations with friends through in‑app messaging or social links, fostering community-driven discovery without leaving the platform.
Target Audience
Rex targets mobile users who enjoy exploring local restaurants, cafes, shops, and attractions and want a simple way to save and share their favorite discoveries with friends.
Features
- Personalized place recommendations powered by user‑defined interests and location data
- Unified “favorites” library where users can bookmark, annotate, and organize spots
- Easy sharing of saved locations and curated lists with friends via in‑app links or social media
- Clean, swipe‑based interface optimized for quick browsing and spot‑keeping
- Cross‑platform availability through the iOS App Store for on‑the‑go access