# Coupon Binder — user reviews > 59 indexed App Store user reviews of Coupon Binder by Idea Ridge LLC, rated 4.40/5 from 407 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coupon-binder/id635257157/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coupon-binder/id635257157.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 311 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 39 ## What do users think of Coupon Binder? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📱 Easy and intuitive user interface - 🔍 Effective search and organization features - 📸 Barcode scanning functionality works well - 📋 Bulk add feature for coupon inserts - 💾 Convenient digital coupon storage - 🎯 Accurate coupon information extraction - ⭐ Excellent customer service responsiveness - 🏪 Helps organize and track paper coupons efficiently **Cons** - 💰 Mandatory paid subscription model - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 📸 Poor manual photo upload functionality - 🔄 Inconsistent barcode scanning performance - ⚠️ Inaccurate expiration dates when scanning - 🚫 Limited free version capabilities - 📱 Synchronization issues across devices - 🖼️ Mismatched coupon images to items - ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance - 🔧 Lack of app updates and maintenance - 🎯 Doesn't store actual digital coupons for redemption - 📊 Poor categorization and organization options **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on iOS 7 and other versions - Barcode scanner fails to recognize coupons - Purchase error 145 preventing subscription access - Blank screen when adding photos - Expiration date incorrectly populated from scans - Coupons not syncing between devices - App won't extend past trial period - Subscription not working after expiration - Slow scanning performance (5-10 minutes) - Manual entry image selection not functional - Error messages preventing coupon information display - Unresponsive customer support in some cases **Most requested features** - One-time purchase option instead of subscription - Ability to take photos of coupons directly in app - Support for manual coupon entry without image requirement - Digital coupon redemption capability - Better categorization options (food, toiletries, cleaning, etc.) - Sync coupons across iPhone and iPad devices - Ability to mark coupons as 'used' or 'redeemed' - Batch quantity setting for multiple coupon copies - Search functionality for expired coupons - Customizable categories and color-coding - Sort by coupon source - Separate manufacturer vs. merchant coupon views - Export to spreadsheet functionality - Regional coupon filtering for bulk add - Support for different barcode types - Manual UPC number input option ## Newest reviews (14 of 59) ### 3/5 — Clunky UI, good concept *2024-06-29, version 1.5.1* I wanted to use this app for manual entry of coupon codes that don’t have a barcode that I get from small businesses. So I can’t scan a barcode, but when I manually add a coupon I need an image, but it won’t let me choose an image from my photos or “search” for a photo to use. (Where would the searched photos come from anyway? Google?) You always need to add some amount of money in the “Savings amount” category, even if the coupon is for “15% off” or “free shipping” and is therefore not applicable. I like the ability to save and search for words used within the coupon, but the app really needs work. ### 2/5 — Bit annoying for store % or $ off *2023-08-31, version 1.5.1* I hate that there’s no images to choose from when you’re manually adding a coupon and that you can’t just snap the photo yourself if it doesn’t automatically register. I get a lot of store coupons for a dollar off amount or percentage off an ounce expire on a certain date but I’m not able to add them because I can’t add an actual image of anything besides one clip art of a grocery bag ### 3/5 — Love the Search Bar but Need it for Expired coupons *2022-04-26, version 1.5.1* I have stores that take expired coupons I want the search bar to also give results for expired coupons as well as coupons that have not expired yet. Other then that no complaints. ### 4/5 — Subscription? *2020-11-06, version 1.4* Does this app Cost I can no longer use? ### 3/5 — It’s okay *2020-07-17, version 1.4* Sometimes it will scan barcodes right away, sometimes it take like 5-10 minutes for it to scan, sometimes it won’t scan at all. I feel like it could be worth the small $0.99 monthly fee but nothing more unless they improve this function. It’s kind of slow and laggy at times as well. ### 1/5 — Needs an update *2019-04-07, version 1.4* I have to use another app to give more accurate info. This app is good for keeping up with coupons but doesn’t the does not expire option doesn’t work at all! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2019-01-12, version 1.4* You can only use the trial version but that’s it, you can’t extend it past the first few days. Makes me wonder if they just want you to down load it on your phone so they can pull information off of it. ### 1/5 — Don't wast your time *2017-09-02, version 1.4* Don't work at all don't wast your time uploading it ### 1/5 — Stop! Don't waste time *2017-05-15, version 1.3* Couldn't add a coupon. Add photo took me to a blank screen. Scan coupon wouldn't work either, did turn on my camera light... not even sure what Manual Entry was.. Hopefully newer version improves. ### 1/5 — Not What I'd Hoped! *2017-04-04, version 1.3* I've been searching for an app that would let you download & save coupons into your iPhone Passbook (such as P&G) instead of having to print them or carry around a binder. I thought I'd found it, then I realized that this app does no such thing. It is only a duplicate of whatever you have in your physical binder. Ultimately, you still have to haul around & dig through paper coupons. Couponing is tedious enough, no point in doing twice the work for nothing! Not to mention, those of us frugal enough to clip coupons & keep binders generally do NOT want to pay for something that we are already doing on our own. ### 1/5 — NOT free! *2017-03-12, version 1.3* I spent hours getting my coupons organized just to find out my "free trial" that I clearly didn't realize had "expired" Don't waste your time unless you want to pay! ### 1/5 — Free is not free *2017-02-09, version 1.3* It's a trial. 😠 Next time, I'll read the small print. ### 3/5 — Needs work *2016-08-04, version 1.2.2* I like the idea of being able to flip through a "file" if you will when planning my excursions. This has multiple problems. 1) expiry date wrong when scanning. 2) not organized in virtual Binder I wanted an app that I could use to see what I had for coupons in conjunction with sales. ### 1/5 — Useless *2016-02-06, version 1.2.2* I dont understand how is this app is suppsed to help!!!😡 It does show coupons of varios very good internet sites,but you cant print them. Only organizes the coupons you already have and for me that is not enough ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Now mandates a purchase *2026-02-05, version 1.5.1* I have been using this app for YEARS under the free version, and now that is no longer available. You HAVE to pay for it now! Absolutely ridiculous. Not happening. ### 1/5 — Pointless *2023-12-10, version 1.5.1* I thought this was an app to store the coupons so I could use them from my phone and not have to lug around a bunch of tiny slips of paper. Nope. It just tells you which coupons you have, it doesn’t store the actual coupon on your phone. What is the point of that? Useless entirely. ### 1/5 — Crap! *2021-11-12, version 1.5.1* How do you use the coupons in the store? Doesn’t the store have to scan the coupon barcode? Why does the scanner scans the details of the coupon and not the barcode? ### 1/5 — Didn’t do anything special *2021-04-19, version 1.5.1* Dont purchase this app it don’t do anything that queer can’t do plus with queer it’s a one time purchase this app is a waste of money and space on your device $0.99 for 30 days lol ### 1/5 — Wrong data *2021-01-10, version 1.5.1* This app doesn’t tell you the right items to use with the coupons. I tried it and got what it said to get and the register didn’t take it ### 1/5 — Needs updated/wasted $ *2020-02-29, version 1.4* I had subscribed to this app, and it crashed on me constantly. I left the app alone for at least 8 months, come back and still no app update. Why??? And no I will not pay for another subscription. I feel as if I’ve wasted my money. No thank you. ### 1/5 — NP *2019-09-17, version 1.4* When I first downloaded I purchased the one year plan. Then if expired after the first month. It gives the purchase error 145. Emailed Support Team and still cannot get Access. I tried deleting from my phone and reinstalled. Same error. I don’t know what to try next. ### 1/5 — Once you pay it doesn’t provide same info *2019-06-04, version 1.4* DO NOT BUY SUBSCRIPTION!! This app is a SCAM! I used to love this app and have been quite patient waiting for the ‘flukes’ to get fixed I stumbled across quite awhile back. I don’t use it that often so when it gave me an error of not providing me with all the coupon info I never had any problems with prior to paying for the lengthy subscription I paid for, I assumed there was a ‘glitch’ that would be corrected in a matter of time but that isn’t the case at all. It’s been over a month and I continue to receive the same bogus error that leaves us in the dark of what purpose this app is conveniently shouted out in certain coupon groups on FB as a ‘must have’ app if you are a serious couponer. Too much time has passed to have not been corrected to make this app of any use for the various info it once provided to stay an ‘organized’ couponer and I’m hoping I can reach out to somebody in charge to be reimbursed for the numerous years I paid to be able to scan coupons individually and/or download the weekly insert coupons of your choice to the binder to have every coupon easily accessible for reference but the app no longer provides the ability to add ANY coupons to our binder to be able to keep it ‘updated’. It’s a total scam. ### 1/5 — No *2019-05-10, version 1.4* Got it to scan ONCE now it won’t scan anything tried multiple things to fix and still won’t work I even paid 🤦🏼‍♀️ ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work *2019-05-09, version 1.4* Keeping getting an error message. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Actually recognizes paper coupons *2023-11-22, version 1.5.1* This app is the ONLY one I’ve found which consistently provides the actual information about a paper coupon - such as expiration date, the product, the terms, etc…All the other apps I’ve downloaded and tried have failed to provide this information. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2023-04-30, version 1.5.1* Easy & efficient ### 5/5 — Great organizational app *2023-02-25, version 1.5.1* Easy to use. For some reason my snap shot feature is not capturing pic of coupon so it necessitates manual entry using barcode. Outside of that it seems like a good way to keep coupons organized. Of course like any similar app if you upgrade you get better features. Basic is good for how it’s used. ### 5/5 — I love it *2020-07-16, version 1.4* I have had this app for months and I’ve never had a problem with it. It makes couponing so much easier. It’s also user friendly. Don’t have any complaints ### 5/5 — Love the app! *2018-09-15, version 1.4* The app is great but I’m rating bcs of the excellent customer service. Such a fast reply and very helpful! A+ ### 5/5 — A MUST HAVE *2016-04-04, version 1.2.2* love the app! super quick to upload coupons & easy to use. customer service is AMAZING! soooo helpful!! quick responses & simple instructions on any questions I've had so far. definitely recommend! ### 5/5 — Convenient *2015-12-13, version 1.2.2* Today is my first day using this app and I'm loving. Often times some coupon databases don't have all the coupons listed in my area. This is so convenient since I store my coupons according to the date. Highly recommend this app!!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2013-12-11, version 1.1* I am loving this app. I have so many coupons I just feel so overwhelmed. I found this app and I'm now taking pic of my coupons and I'm loving the outcome :). Very organize and I can just look up my coupons that I need rather then shuffle thru all of my coupons just to find one I need or to see if I have it. ### 5/5 — Wonderful!! *2013-12-08, version 1.1* Makes couponing SO much easier!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2013-10-30, version 1.0.3* I've been looking for a great coupon app and found it here! Easy to use and includes photos of coupon items. One suggestion: ability to edit grocery categories to add your own choices. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*