# FRENDI vs USmall

The clearest difference is rating: FRENDI at 4.3 against USmall's 3.6. FRENDI also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). USmall's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

FRENDI holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USmall has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of FRENDI's written reviews are positive against 27% of USmall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FRENDI | USmall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frendi/id1109327406/reviews)** | [3.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmall/id6449685439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **26.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frendi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228679143) | [ShopfansRU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690082697) |

## What reviewers say

### FRENDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frendi/id1109327406)

Discover inspiring ideas and save money with discounts of 50-70% on shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. Use digital coupons directly from your phone for instant savings on everything from fashion to travel.

**Highlights:** Digital coupons for instant savings, Discounts up to 70%, Shopping deals, Restaurant and entertainment offers, Travel discounts, Mobile coupon usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### USmall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmall/id6449685439)

Shop directly from US stores with this marketplace, offering branded clothing and health products at up to 80% off. Enjoy hassle-free delivery to Russia, with customs handled and payment accepted from Russian cards.

**Highlights:** Direct US store access, Branded clothing and health products, Discounts up to 80%, Direct shipping to Russia, Customs handled, Russian card payments accepted, Weekend customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📦 Goods arrive intact and on time
- 🌍 Access to international goods
- 👍 Generally good app interface
- ✅ Compensation for issues provided

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App not loading/opening
- ❌ App crashes/freezes
- ❌ Orders frequently cancelled
- ❌ Delayed deliveries
- ❌ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Application does not load
- Application does not open after update
- Application freezes when scrolling
- Images do not load
- Application does not update

**Requested features**

- Fix app loading issues
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Allow order cancellation
- Add product reviews with photos
- Provide clearer size charts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FRENDI free?

FRENDI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USmall free?

USmall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FRENDI or USmall?

FRENDI is rated higher. FRENDI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while USmall averages 3.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do FRENDI or USmall have ads?

Neither FRENDI nor USmall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FRENDI or USmall?

FRENDI ships an update fortnightly, and USmall fortnightly. Most recently, FRENDI was updated on October 7, 2026 and USmall on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*