# Penny Finder — user reviews > 104 indexed App Store user reviews of Penny Finder by Ringtones LLC, rated 2.70/5 from 533 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-finder/id1247306177/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-finder/id1247306177.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 185 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 27 · 2★ 32 · 1★ 264 ## What do users think of Penny Finder? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Helpful scanning feature - 🔍 Useful penny list - 💰 Saves money - 👥 Good community **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes/freezes frequently - 🔍 Penny list not always up-to-date - 🔍 Difficulty finding/organizing items - 🔋 High battery consumption **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezing/crashing - Scanner issues (upside down, not working) - Outdated/incorrect penny list information **Most requested features** - Ability to favorite/organize penny items - Improved search/filtering functionality - Better app stability and performance ## Newest reviews (20 of 104) ### 2/5 — Needs Attention *2025-08-23, version 1.8.7* I had this app for years and I would like to see some updates and more participation. ### 1/5 — Outdated *2022-08-04, version 1.8.7* Besides three posts, all from four years ago ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money! *2022-04-30, version 1.8.7* Downloaded the app and it froze before I could even set it up. It doesn’t look like the company has updated the app in a couple years! Please don’t waste your $3.00!!! ### 1/5 — No longer Working —DONT BUY *2022-01-17, version 1.8.7* app is no supported. Hasn’t loaded for anyone in over a year! Scam!! ### 1/5 — GramZ *2021-10-26, version 1.8.7* The first time i tried to use the app it just froze up. I can’t get it to do anything!! ### 2/5 — Problem *2021-10-24, version 1.8.7* I paid for this app and feel like I can never use it. It never loads or will load and then you can’t change to anything else on it! ### 1/5 — Locked screen *2021-10-16, version 1.8.7* I just purchased the penny list app and iits locked on haul list and won’t move ### 1/5 — Not usable - freeze frame constantly - disappointment *2021-10-12* I recently purchased the app and the purchase was far easier than the viewing of any items, Hauls, updates or even what features and options are available to use are not visible because of it’s NO load! It’s not worth the purchase price. The reviews although I read them before I purchased; are true. This is NOT a user friendly app. Don’t waste your time to purchase. I have seen more loading and the same pic in a freeze frame mode than by far any real use of trying it for myself. WoW, bummer and such a loss of money! I really wanted to know what value the app adds. I will just have to imagine through all of those that found $2.99 purchase price and beyond possible. The best to all of you in your shopping and I hope this helps you avoid the mistake I made in the purchase. ### 1/5 — Not working *2021-10-08, version 1.8.7* Bought this app, and it stays in frozen mode!! Doesn’t work at all!!! Don’t purchase ### 2/5 — Frozen *2021-10-05, version 1.8.7* What’s going on with the app? Is stuck on the haul wall screen and doesn’t let me navigate through the app. I feel like since this was not a free app that should be fixed. Not happy! 😔 ### 1/5 — The app is not working at all *2021-10-04, version 1.8.7* Not working ### 1/5 — App no longer works *2021-10-04, version 1.8.7* Don’t waste your money this app is not working ### 1/5 — Waste of Money *2021-09-30, version 1.8.7* From the time I have purchased this app to current it has never worked I have uninstalled reinstalled it it freezes does not allow me to click on anything I was really excited about getting to use this and so far it seems to be a complete waste of my time and obviously a complete waste of money! I’ve attempted to contact support regarding it and I can’t even do that! ### 1/5 — Problems *2021-09-29, version 1.8.7* I paid to download this app on my 12 pro max, and when I open the app it’s just a frozen screen! I uninstalled it, reinstalled it, and it’s still doing the same! I reached out to customer service, I will update this review if they get back to me with a salutation or give me a refund! ### 1/5 — Horrible app *2021-09-29, version 1.8.7* Downloaded this app and I get nothing. Screen pulls up when app opens but you cannot move anything. Screen is frozen. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled and it did not fix the issue. Don’t recommend this app!!! ### 1/5 — DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY *2021-09-17, version 1.8.7* PAID for this app and it hasn’t worked AT ALL! It’s like it is frozen ### 1/5 — Not good *2021-09-16, version 1.8.7* App is frozen and will not let you use. Waste of my money. Don’t get taken like me 🤦‍♀️ ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2021-09-14, version 1.8.7* I downloaded and once I got in it is frozen on the haul wall and will not let me do anything ### 1/5 — Penny finder *2021-09-12, version 1.8.7* App will not work ### 1/5 — This app used to work *2021-09-11, version 1.8.7* I had this app a year or 2 ago & although i never found any of the items in the store the app did work as described so i just re-downloaded it but it doesn’t work at all. Opens to a frozen screen. I forgot that i paid money for this app back when i first got it cause it doesn’t show me that now, but if you haven’t paid for it yet, id wait till the most recent reviews say that it works bc its a total waste of money at the moment…. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-06-27, version 1.8.8* Nobody posts anything to help ### 1/5 — No list *2026-03-09, version 1.8.8* No list last item added was over 3 months ago, want my money back ### 1/5 — I Want My $3 Back *2025-11-01, version 1.8.8* This app in my opinion is a scam. They charge you for an app that is not advanced. Before you buy the app it has pictures that show you what the app looks like. It’s not like that… don’t fall for it. Lots of blurry pictures. The beginners video makes the screen go black and you can’t see it at all. The haul photos have blurry pictures like I said and some are clear but there are no comments or descriptions like in the app preview. You can get lost. False advertisement for sure and it’s slow. Lastly if you want to contact them you are directed to Facebook where you will see a message that says page can not be found. Very upset…. ### 1/5 — Obsolete App *2025-10-28, version 1.8.8* This app is obsolete. It contains all old information and no support! Don't waste your money. ### 1/5 — Scammed *2025-09-19, version 1.8.7* Scam ### 1/5 — Not Recent *2024-01-25, version 1.8.7* Waste of $2.99. Last penny list item was added 2 months ago! ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS APP!!! *2023-12-21, version 1.8.7* This is a complete phony! Penny lists for dollar general (as shown in pictures) come out Tuesdays almost every single week. I didn’t even find one “list” on here only random items her and there and the MOST RECENT BEING FROM 3 MONTHS AGO! I reported this app and requested a refund immediately. ### 1/5 — Such a bummer *2023-12-13, version 1.8.7* I was so excited to pay only $2.99 for this and to hunt for the thrill of it, only to be HIGHLY disappointed to see that there hasn’t been any new postings in 3 months! I know it’s only $3 but still, we’re here for penny finds … that could have been a lot of small victorious treasures… Do better App Store do better… hesitant to purchase new apps at the moment 😒 ### 1/5 — Don’t pay for app *2023-06-03, version 1.8.7* The app is not up dated, it does not find Penny finds and the Penny List has not been added in 3 years. ### 1/5 — Should be removed to avoid further purchases BROKEN *2022-09-02, version 1.8.7* Worked great when I got it but now it’s like the developers and whoever runs this abandoned ship but are still taking peoples money that buy it. It doesn’t and hasn’t worked in years. I think it should be removed so other people don’t purchase something that doesn’t work! Gas is 3.28 here. Buying this app is almost the same as 1 gal of gas-save your money for the car instead! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2018-12-01, version 1.7.9* I seriously never rate apps, and I definitely NEVER buy apps either, but this one is so so worth it. It has saved me SO much money, and is awesome when you’re in the store and need to quickly find out if an item is a penny or not. I love the UPC scanner, easy to use. This app has definitely already paid for itself! ### 5/5 — Penny Finder App Review *2018-04-12, version 1.7.2* I don't purchase many apps, but I figured this one was worth a try. It only took one penny find to pay for itself. While I'm not an avid penny shopper, it's nice to confirm a possible penny item BEFORE I check out. It's really a cool app that I wouldn't want to penny shop without. Anyone who plans to invest the time in penny shopping should invest in the app--small price, big payoff. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Worth Every Penny!!! *2018-04-12, version 1.7.2* This is the ONLY penny app that has saved me and my family hundreds!!! It is super easy to use when in store with the scanner provided in app! There are also pictures of the item just match the barcode that is also provided! Some stores do not have service so make sure you REFRESH before entering. Out of the 15 stores I shop at there is only one store that does not have service!!! This is absolutely worth purchasing!!! ### 5/5 — Def worth it *2018-04-11, version 1.7.2* I waited a while to actually purchase this app. Just followed the groups in hope to find pennies... once I decided to buy the app it made things so much easier ! I could verify that what I was seeing in the group matched in the app with the scanner and I was able to successfully find pennies ! ### 5/5 — My lucky Penny ❤️ *2018-04-11, version 1.7.2* I was so overwhelmed by fb groups and the millions of comments that I just gave up. Until I seen a comment about Penny finder. This has helped me tremendously and saved me lots of time that I need for my children. I use to leave pennies on the ground when I seen them. Not any more. This is the best app that I own. ### 5/5 — Awesome resource! *2018-04-11* I was a bit skeptical, but it turns out that any trepidation I had was unfounded... this app is great! It’s really helped me get in the penny finding game, and it’s so exciting when you find something and the phone buzzes and that green box pops up! I’ve even added a few penny items already. Only one suggestion... instead of deleting ymmv pennies, how about leaving them in the app? You can see how many people verified that they got it for a penny and how many people flagged the item. It might be valuable to know the item might be a penny for you, and could open up a whole new world of hunting! ### 5/5 — Family Fun! *2018-04-11* This app is incredible and worth its weight in gold! My kids can use it with ease! Since becoming disabled and having 3 kids we try to have fun and reward them when we can. Now our activity is penny shopping! I put the app on my phone and an extra phone we had for my kids to shop with! I even got my mom to get the app and now she goes with us! It’s fun for the whole family! We also give away a lot of the items we get so it’s also a great way to teach my kids charity! We truly love it!!! P.S. We love that it vibrates when you find a match! Makes it that much more exciting!!! ### 5/5 — Very real!! *2018-04-11, version 1.7.2* At first I thought this wasn’t real because I couldn’t find anything my first visit. I tried again when a new penny list posted and I found many items! Literally these items were just a penny and no tax! I had no problem completing the purchase ### 5/5 — Best Penny Shopping Resource Available *2018-04-11* This is by far the best penny shopping resource available. It is newbie friendly. Using the app removes a lot of the trial and error with penny shopping at Dollar General. The scanning feature within the app saves so much time when in store. The penny list Is compromised of penny finds submitted by users. The app developers are very active and diligently monitor the database to keep it as accurate as possible. I have recommended this app to so many of my penny shopping friends and we all agree it is well worth the cost. ### 5/5 — BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD! *2018-04-11, version 1.7.2* I bought this app about a month ago, and it has helped me find over 100 penny items!! It is very user friendly (super easy to utilize)! I love seeing everyone’s penny hauls on the haul wall! I love that we can scan an item to see if it is a penny, and I love that you can type in a brand or product name to quickly find what you are searching for! Definitely worth the money spent! I have made that back in pennies!! --- *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 2026-09-02.*