Des Moines Parent vs Mega Saver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Des Moines Parent
Discover local events, activities, and resources for families in Central Iowa. Stay informed about what's happening in your community to plan family outings and engage with local happenings.
- Local event listings
- Activity updates
- Family resource guide
- Central Iowa focus
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Connecting Central Iowa Families! A resource for you to keep up to date with events, activities and more going on in Central Iowa.
Mega Saver
This app helps you save money on fuel and everyday purchases. Earn loyalty points, redeem digital coupons, and access exclusive offers. You can also order items for delivery through an integrated service.
- Earn and track loyalty points
- Exclusive fuel discounts
- Redeem digital coupons and stampcards
- Order for delivery
- Personalized offers and rewards
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Fuel your savings with the Mega Saver app, your digital companion for rewards, fuel discounts, and convenience. With Mega Saver, you can earn loyalty points, save cents per gallon, redeem digital coupons and stampcards, and even order from Vroom Delivery for fast and easy shopping. Features include: Rewards Wallet – Earn and track points that turn into savings. Fuel Discounts – Enjoy exclusive offers and cents-off-per-gallon rewards. Loyalty Benefits – Collect stamps, redeem coupons, and unlock member-only deals. Vroom Delivery Integration – Order products from your favorite store locations and have them delivered. Personalized Experience – View your offers, rewards, and account balance all in one place. Start saving today! Download the Mega Saver app and discover how rewarding your everyday purchases can be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Des Moines Parent at 4.3 against Mega Saver's 3.0. Mega Saver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Des Moines Parent holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Des Moines Parent ships an update every 11 months, Mega Saver every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Des Moines Parent | Mega Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Midwest Mom & Wife, LLC | TFL Inc |
Customer experience
Des Moines Parent
Mega Saver
In-app purchases
Des Moines Parent
No in-app purchases
Mega Saver
No in-app purchases
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