PC Express vs Rented Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PC Express
Easily shop for groceries from your favorite stores and pick them up at a nearby location. Delivery is also available in select areas. Share your feedback to improve the online shopping experience.
- Shop at favorite stores
- Grocery pickup
- Delivery available
- Online shopping
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Use this app to easily shop for groceries at your favourite stores and pick them up at a PC Express store near you. Delivery available in select locations. Do you have feedback about your online shopping experience? Share them with us: https://www.loblaws.ca/contact-us
Rented Local
This peer-to-peer platform allows residents to rent out their unused items, from camera gear to camping equipment, to earn supplemental income. It facilitates local transactions within specific communities, offering a convenient and trusted way to find needed items nearby.
- Peer-to-peer item rentals
- Earn supplemental income
- List unused items
- Local community focus
- Secure transactions
- User reviews
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Rented Local is a revolutionary peer-to-peer rental platform designed for the vibrant communities of Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. Founded by a local photographer who frequently rents camera gear, Rented Local offers a convenient and accessible way for residents to make supplemental income by listing items they own but don't use. Whether it's camera gear, camping equipment, or various other items, users can easily find what they need locally without having to travel to distant locations like Vancouver. Our app ensures safe and reliable transactions with user reviews and secure payment systems, fostering a trusted environment for all. Join Rented Local today and start earning extra income from your unused items while helping your community discover the ease of renting locally!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rented Local at 100% against PC Express's 24%. Rented Local also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PC Express | Rented Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Loblaw Companies Limited | Jeremy Allen |
Customer experience
PC Express
Rented Local
Bugs and requests
PC Express
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not loading or crashing on launch
- Issues with adding/removing items from cart
- Problems with selecting delivery timeslots
- Inconsistent behavior when switching stores
- Inability to use gift cards or promo codes
Requested features
5 requests- Improve search functionality
- Add more product details and photos
- Allow editing of past orders
- Integrate with Apple Pay and other payment options
- Provide better communication on order status
Rented Local
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PC Express
No in-app purchases
Rented Local
No in-app purchases
