# Mr. Rebates vs PriceBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr. Rebates at none against PriceBuddy's 2. Mr. Rebates also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (864 vs 12). PriceBuddy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PriceBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Mr. Rebates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mr. Rebates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr. Rebates has 864 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Mr. Rebates's written reviews are positive against 88% of PriceBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mr. Rebates ships an update every 4 months, PriceBuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Rebates | PriceBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (864 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-rebates/id1207775362/reviews)** | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricebuddy/id6740782880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **864** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mr. Rebates, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207775361) | [Great Sitkin Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772148599) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr. Rebates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-rebates/id1207775362)

Earn cash back on your purchases by shopping through this app. Access thousands of stores, manage your account, and view your rebate details. Request payments via check, Amazon gift card, or PayPal.

**Highlights:** Shop with cash back rebates, Access thousands of stores, Easy search interface, Manage your account, View cash back details, Request payment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Free money
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Competitive cash back rates
- 💳 Integrates with PayPal
- 🔍 Helpful reminders to request payouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow payout process (90 days)
- 🐛 App crashes/bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent tracking of purchases
- 🔍 Difficult to contact customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using the 'extra cashback' tab
- Purchases not always tracked correctly
- Issues with using the app on mobile versions of retail sites

**Requested features**

- Faster payout processing
- Improved purchase tracking
- Easier access to customer support


### PriceBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricebuddy/id6740782880)

This app automatically tracks Costco price drops on your recent purchases. It alerts you to potential rebates, allowing you to claim the difference back at the store within 30 days. Save money effortlessly by letting it monitor price adjustments for you.

**Highlights:** Automatic price drop detection, Rebate opportunity notifications, 30-day price adjustment tracking, Costco purchase monitoring, Easy rebate claim process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Standard Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr. Rebates free?

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

### Is PriceBuddy free?

PriceBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr. Rebates or PriceBuddy?

Mr. Rebates is rated higher. Mr. Rebates averages 4.8 out of 5 from 864 ratings, while PriceBuddy averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do Mr. Rebates or PriceBuddy have ads?

Neither Mr. Rebates nor PriceBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr. Rebates or PriceBuddy?

Mr. Rebates ships an update every 4 months, and PriceBuddy weekly. Most recently, Mr. Rebates was updated on October 16, 2026 and PriceBuddy on October 3, 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.*