MyHownd vs Givebacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyHownd
Discover exclusive local deals on entertainment, dining, and wellness. Securely purchase and redeem nearby promotions with ease, all while supporting your community's businesses. Find savings tailored to your interests and location.
- Exclusive local promotions
- Buy Now and coupon deals
- Secure in-app purchasing
- Digital promo wallet
- Geo-location deal alerts
- Support local businesses
- Unlock badges and track visits
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Save money with exclusive promotions made just for you by local merchants! MyHownd gives you access to local savings on entertainment, health, wellness, dining, and more with enticing “Buy Now” and coupon promotions. Securely purchase and claim nearby deals with just a tap of a button. Your promos will be conveniently stored in a wallet for you to redeem with ease. Our geo-location system will let you know about other deals in your community, and when your promos are ready to be used! EXCLUSIVE PROMOS MADE JUST FOR YOU Save money on experiences based on your interests and location that are conveniently available in the MyHownd app. LOCAL EXPERIENCES FOR YOU, YOUR FRIENDS, AND YOUR FAMILY - Relaxing spa day - Fun-filled family entertainment - Adrenaline-rush kart race - Romantic date night activities - Kids Skate Free - Birthday packages - Nearby food and drinks SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY Buying local helps create a strong business economy and sense of community. The MyHownd app gives you access to promotions from local businesses. You’ll also be able to unlock badges and track your visits because every visit to a local business counts! Promos & rewards at your fingertips. Download the app today!
Givebacks
Easily support local schools and causes through donations and purchases. Shop at participating stores to earn contributions and manage all your giving history, memberships, and payment methods in one convenient wallet.
- One-time and recurring donations
- Purchase school store items and memberships
- Earn donations by shopping at partner stores
- Track giving history and receipts
- Manage memberships and payment methods
- Allocate automatic donations
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Effortlessly donate to local schools and causes Make one-time donations, manage recurring donations, and track your giving history. Buy items and memberships from the school storefront Purchase products from their store, memberships and more. Easily access digital PTA memberships right from the wallet. Earn online and in-store Shop at thousands of participating stores and restaurants and earn donations for your favorite cause. Manage everything in one place View your giving history and receipts, view memberships, update payment methods, and allocate automatic donations all from the wallet. Other audiences for reference. PTA - All you need to easily help parents support your school Other NPOs - All you need to build/grow/drive/unlock support for your cause School district - All you need for unit oversight, compliance, and payments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Givebacks at 3.5 against MyHownd's 2.0. Givebacks also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (46% vs 21%). MyHownd's advantage is ratings volume (250 vs 46). On price, ads, 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.
Givebacks holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyHownd has 250 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MyHownd's written reviews are positive against 46% of Givebacks's.
MyHownd ships an update every 2 months, Givebacks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyHownd | Givebacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (250 ratings) | 3.5 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 250 — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Family Fun Club, LLC | MemberHub, Inc. |
Customer experience
MyHownd
Givebacks
Bugs and requests
MyHownd
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to load or open
- Purchased promotions not showing up in the app
- Location services issues preventing redemption
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable location tracking
- Ability to manage and view all purchased promotions
- Improved app stability and performance
Givebacks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyHownd
No in-app purchases
Givebacks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyHownd free?
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