# Valpak Local Coupons — user reviews > 107 indexed App Store user reviews of Valpak Local Coupons by Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., rated 3.00/5 from 49 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valpak-local-coupons/id331365449/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valpak-local-coupons/id331365449.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 19 ## What do users think of Valpak Local Coupons? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📱 Paperless coupon convenience - no need to carry physical coupons - 📍 Location-based coupon discovery - finds deals near your current location - 💰 Significant savings - users report saving substantial amounts of money - 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface - easy to navigate and use - 📧 Passbook/Wallet integration - seamlessly adds coupons to Apple Wallet - 🌟 Augmented reality feature - unique 3D scanning capability - 🔔 Location alerts - notifies users when near participating merchants - 🔗 Direct business links - provides website and information about businesses - ⭐ Wide variety of coupons - good selection in well-covered areas - ✅ Merchant acceptance - generally accepted by businesses (in supported areas) **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing - app becomes unresponsive - 🚫 Geographic limitations - unavailable or minimal coverage outside US - 📍 Inconsistent location accuracy - shows deals far from actual location - 🔍 Poor search functionality - search doesn't work reliably - ⚠️ Discrepancy with mail coupons - app coupons differ from mailed versions - 🏪 Merchant refusal - some businesses won't accept digital coupons - 🔋 Location tracking issues - excessive battery drain and privacy concerns - 📊 Incomplete coupon information - truncated text and missing details - 🌍 International app store presence - available in non-US stores but non-functional - ⏱️ Slow performance - app takes excessive time to load - 🔐 Privacy concerns - persistent location tracking even when disabled **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup or when opening coupons - Server selection screen appears (Sandbox/Prod/Dev/Test) - testing code exposed to users - App freezes on login or splash screen - Fails to open after updates - Camera scanning jumps around erratically - Redemption code fails to generate - Categories don't display when clicked - Join popup doesn't display correctly with missing buttons - App won't open on specific devices (iPhone 6, etc.) - Installation hangs and cannot be deleted - Location permission conflicts cause app to become inoperable - Persistent notifications after app deletion **Most requested features** - Print coupon option for iPad users - Location access only while app is open (not always-on) - Better search functionality with filters by city and zip code - More businesses and merchants in coverage areas - Coupon code generation for merchants - Sync favorites across multiple accounts - Improved 3D feature clarity and instructions - Better integration with more retailers - Ability to see full coupon details without truncation ## Newest reviews (11 of 107) ### 2/5 — The coupons are not same *2023-08-04* Just downloaded this App to check it out and the coupons that are mailed, are not the same as the ones that are offered in the App. This is disappointing from the start. ### 3/5 — Same coupons as in the mail, which is great *2023-06-10* They provide the same coupons that come in the mail (snail mail), which is great. But this app has some bugs to work out and it looks like it hasn’t been updated in years by Valpak. ### 3/5 — Vendor Gave Me Trouble Over Coupon on Phone *2017-07-14* I just went to a Popeyes which takes ValPak Coupons. They however do not honor the coupon on the app. If that is the case, I understand that's the vendor's prerogative. Just don't display it on the app ### 3/5 — Haven't used it that much so far *2016-08-23* But I'm always willing to sign up with anything that can give me a good discount like this app. Plus I like how you can get coupons emailed to you in the mail for free! ### 2/5 — Doesn't work *2016-07-27* The categories do not display when you click on Categories. Does not offer grocery coupons even though their website does. When you click on Join, the pop up box does not display correctly: parts of the screen are not visible, so you cannot find the Join button to click on it. ### 2/5 — Still not impressed *2016-02-04, version 3.8.8* I was tight on space on my old device and could justify this memory hog. I decided to give it another try. Few choices presented in a large suburb. Many coupons say X dollars off, but don't finish the sentence. There are better apps for this purpose. ### 1/5 — Never finishes installing *2015-06-19, version 3.8.5* Has been installing for several days now. Can't delete the app as i normally can with other apps. Can't stop or restart the installation from the App Store ore settings, either. ### 1/5 — Useless..totally useless *2015-05-06, version 3.8.4* 1 star is too high. Lousy app. Search does not work. I thought it was because it did not find the entry I made so I entered (several) which was already listed in their "featured merchants". Nothing came out as well. ### 1/5 — Crashes immediately! *2015-04-27, version 3.8.3* Normally works great but now it crashes as soon as I open it! Please fix!!!! ### 1/5 — Crashes immediately *2015-04-24, version 3.8.3* When you open it, it crashes instantly. :( ### 1/5 — Crashes *2015-04-23, version 3.8.3* ...unable to use since last update. Not good! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t add coupons to wallet *2021-07-31* Used to work, but can’t add coupons to Apple Sallet anymore - always get error. ### 1/5 — Useless *2021-06-16* When you point the camera at the envelope as directed it jumps all over the place. No info if you won or not Deleted it almost immediately. ### 1/5 — Worthless App *2020-08-24* ValPak’s apps, both regular and 3D, are absolutely worthless. When you try to get local ValPak coupons for area businesses, BOTH of the apps (sometimes) give you “coupon” offers that for the most part are not even in your local area! What is the point? Besides being difficult to navigate, not being able to see truncated fields to tailor your searches by city, zip, etc. (which really doesn’t matter because results still won’t pull up on those parameters entered). Don’t even waste your time downloading this “dog” of an app’. It’s just plain JUNK! If ValPack paid someone to design and implement these, they got ripped-off and the designer should be sacked. ### 1/5 — Don’t pay to this company never *2019-06-11* Don’t pay to this company never They are so expensive and you no get even no one customer We advertise for air duct cleaning and we got for $2900 only 5 customer in 3 months They are say the go to send for us for 13 zone it’s mean 130,000 customers and we no get any call anymore we are going to take this company the the court the are scams the promise us customers and a lot never use him again ### 1/5 — Worthless *2018-02-12* Valpak app is a waste of time. Coupon for Salvation Army is NOT there! App takes you to their site ; coupon there either. You save nothing with valpak. The offers are bogus. Good luck ### 1/5 — Crap *2018-01-11* I installed the app and attempted to open it on numerous occasions and it just refreshed for 5-6 minutes and never did open. The only thing that changed from the homescreen is a request for an app review. There's NO APP!!! It never opens. I've tried reinstalling this 3 or 4 times (I'm a glutton for punishment) and I never did see anything, well except for the begging for an app review. So...here is the review. The app is useless! Don't bother! ### 1/5 — Horrific *2017-02-12* Even though I deleted this app, it continues to show on my lock screen. I hate this app. ### 1/5 — Don't download this *2017-02-02* Complete waste of time. After I told the app not to use my location, it spent the next ten minutes trying to find my location, rendering the whole thing inoperable. Completely useless. ### 1/5 — Vendors won't accept! *2016-01-04, version 3.8.7* I am very disappointed that the 2 businesses I have tried to use the app with recently refused to accept the coupons on phone and said they would only accept the paper copy. I know this is so they do not have to redeem as many coupons but if your are going to have an app vendors should contractually have to honor them- at this point the app has zero value to me if no one actually accepts it. Stop killing trees- the app is better! ### 1/5 — Location always on? *2015-11-18, version 3.8.7* Even when i select location on only while using app- getting pop up adds for nearby business? Delete... ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Paperless *2023-07-21* So much better than carrying around paper, I wish I had known about this earlier! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2018-07-18* Love searching for nearby coupons :) ### 5/5 — Easy to use and love it! *2018-07-10* Now I don’t have to wait for the monthly Valpak in the mail. Everything I’ve searched for comes up so I’m guessing the other reviews might be a little older. It’s seriously so easy to use and now I check it everyday or before I go out for awesome deals!! ### 5/5 — Augemented reality *2017-12-12* I like the augmented reality feature. Thats a cool and unique feature! ### 5/5 — Love It! *2016-04-07* This made it so simple to pay for valet services. I recommend it to other people to use! ### 5/5 — Very handy! *2016-01-10, version 3.8.7* Last time when I need to smog my car, I just use the app and located the perfect place to do the deed. They accepted the coupon on my iPad without question. Very easy to use, gives location and direction, and info on how to apply for the coupon. Love this app. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2015-07-12, version 3.8.5* This app is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2015-06-12, version 3.8.5* We love using Valpak and the app makes it even easier! No matter where we are the Valpak app pulls up local coupons near us. We love using the coupons at our favorite places or using the coupons to try new places! ### 5/5 — Nice update. *2015-04-25, version 3.8.3* Saw some reviews about crashing but haven't had that problem on my phone or iPad. Nice app and cool that it works with Apple Watch. ### 5/5 — Coupons on the go *2014-12-08, version 3.7.2* Great coupon source for those who are always leaving coupons at home. Would be perfect if there was an option to have the app access location "only when open". I keep my setting on "never" and switch to "always" when I want to look for coupons. --- *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 2026-06-10.*