Comparison

Thrive Market vs The Tech Deck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thrive Market

Access exclusive savings on thousands of organic and sustainable groceries, often at up to 30% less than retail. Enjoy member-only perks like free gifts and weekly deals, with options to filter by over 90 diet and lifestyle needs. The service also offers carbon-neutral shipping and a mission to make healthy living accessible.

Highlights
  • Exclusive savings on organic groceries
  • Member-only perks and free gifts
  • Diet and lifestyle filters
  • Carbon-neutral shipping
  • Sustainable and healthy product selection
Currently charting
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We’re on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. That means when you join our community of more than 1 million members, you get: - Exclusive savings: Shop thousands of the best organic and sustainable groceries—for up to 30% less - Member-only perks: Free full-size gifts and deals on your favorite brands every week - Your grocery list in one place: Organic pantry staples, trusted supplements, plant-powered cleaning & so much more - 90+ diet & lifestyle filters: Shop by what matters to you, from gluten-free & plant-based to low-waste & biodegradable - A membership that gives back: Every annual membership sponsors a free one for a family in need - Planet-friendly purchases: All orders are sent with free carbon-neutral shipping from zero-waste warehouses At Thrive Market, we make it easy to do healthy your way.

About

The Tech Deck

This app connects users to a 3D printing shop, offering a catalog of materials and products. Customers can manage their accounts, track orders, and access printing services. It also provides access to live content from the forge.

Highlights
  • Browse 3D printing products and materials
  • Check product availability and categories
  • Save favorite products
  • Manage customer accounts and order history
  • Receive real-time order notifications
  • Access 3D printing services
  • Watch live forge content
Features
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The Tech Deck brings our 3D printing shop, services, and customer tools together in one place. Browse filament, materials, and products from The Tech Deck, check availability, explore categories, and quickly access the products you use most. Customers can also sign in to their account to review recent orders, view order details, reorder past purchases, and receive real-time order notifications. The app also provides direct access to The Tech Deck’s printing services and LIVE From The Forge, making it easier to stay connected with what we are building, producing, and offering. Features include: - Browse products, filament, and materials - View product availability and categories - Save products for quick access - Review recently viewed items - Sign in to your customer account - View order history and order details - Quickly reorder previous purchases - Receive order payment, fulfillment, and cancellation notifications - Access 3D printing services - Watch LIVE From The Forge - Stay connected with The Tech Deck The Tech Deck is a family-run additive manufacturing business focused on helping businesses, schools, makers, and creators turn ideas into physical products. Ideas built layer by layer.

Screenshots

Thrive Market4 screens
The Tech Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Tech Deck at none against Thrive Market's shown. The Tech Deck also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Thrive Market's advantage is ratings volume (277K vs 1) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Thrive Market against 5.0 for The Tech Deck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thrive Market has 277K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Thrive Market versus The Tech Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrive MarketThe Tech Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (277K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings277K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThrive MarketThe Tech Deck, LLC

Customer experience

Thrive Market

All ratings276,600 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.7%

The Tech Deck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Thrive Market

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and search issues
  • Inaccurate inventory and out-of-stock items
  • Billing and subscription problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app functionality and navigation
  • More transparent and flexible membership policies
  • Better communication on product availability and shipping
  • Expanded product selection to meet diverse dietary needs

The Tech Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thrive Market

No in-app purchases

None

The Tech Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thrive Market free?
Thrive Market is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Tech Deck free?
The Tech Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thrive Market or The Tech Deck?
The Tech Deck is rated higher. Thrive Market averages 4.9 out of 5 from 277K ratings, while The Tech Deck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thrive Market or The Tech Deck have ads?
Thrive Market shows ads; The Tech Deck does not.
Which is updated more often, Thrive Market or The Tech Deck?
Thrive Market ships an update every 5 days, and The Tech Deck every 5 days. Most recently, Thrive Market was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Tech Deck on October 19, 2026.

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