Comparison

SHOP ’n SAVE vs Gear Loop

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

Head to head
About

SHOP ’n SAVE

This app helps you save money on your shopping trips. Scan product barcodes to find offers, earn rewards, and view weekly ads. You can also locate your nearest store.

Highlights
  • Scan product barcodes for offers
  • Earn Perks
  • View weekly ads
  • Find closest store
  • Get savings and coupons
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Our new app has everything you need for your shopping trip to save more money: • Scan product barcodes in store to see available offers • Earn Perks • View weekly ads for your store • Find your closest store • And more!

About

Gear Loop

Features
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Turn everyday items into income with Gear Loop! Gear Loop is the easiest way to rent gear locally or earn money from items you already own. From tools and outdoor equipment to baby gear and electronics, millions of dollars worth of gear sits unused every day. Gear Loop helps you unlock that value. Rent what you need Skip buying. Find gear near you for a fraction of the cost. Earn from what you own List your gear in minutes and start generating income. Your unused items can work for you. How it works: • List your gear in minutes • Set your availability and pricing • Connect with renters nearby • Earn money safely and easily Why Gear Loop: • Local, peer-to-peer marketplace • Secure messaging and transactions • Built for everyday people—not just businesses Whether you’re a homeowner, parent, traveler, or creator—Gear Loop helps you save money, make money, and reduce waste. Download today and put your gear to work.

Screenshots

SHOP ’n SAVE4 screens
Gear Loop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gear Loop at none against SHOP ’n SAVE's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SHOP ’n SAVE versus Gear Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOP ’n SAVEGear Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThomi Co.Gearloop

Bugs and requests

SHOP ’n SAVE

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Search function not working
  • Coupons not working
  • Inability to create shopping lists
  • Inability to view weekly ads
  • Loyalty card scanning issues
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  • Account login problems
  • Store locator not functioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back ability to create shopping lists
  • Restore ability to view weekly ads and future ads
  • Improve search functionality to find all products
  • Fix loyalty card scanning and account login issues

Gear Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SHOP ’n SAVE

No in-app purchases

None

Gear Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHOP ’n SAVE free?
SHOP ’n SAVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gear Loop free?
Gear Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHOP ’n SAVE or Gear Loop have ads?
SHOP ’n SAVE shows ads; Gear Loop does not.

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