Gelato Messina Now Has an App (and You Can Earn Free Gelato with It)

If you've ever queued your way to the front line of your local Messina cabinet, only to shuffle away after seeing the CASH ONLY sign and cursing your empty pockets, your nightmare is over. Messina has launched its very own app. And it lets you pay for your gelato with your phone. That's right, from now on, the only thing standing between you and all that deliciousness is an easy swipe.

What's more, the app comes with a bunch of bonuses. For a start, if you're one of the first to download it, you'll nab ten bucks worth of Messina credit. Secondly, your purchases will score you points, which you can use to get things, like Messina tote bags and other merch, tickets to gelato classes, entry to the Gelato Messina Creative Department and free ice cream. Yep, free ice cream.

You'll also be provided with access to special, app-only gelato creations. And you'll get to vote for your favourite Messina specials, helping them to make a reappearance. long live 'Homer's Odyssey' — VB and peanuts.

The Gelato Messina app is available now as a free download via Apple and Google Play.