# ReturnQueen vs ReturnBuddies

The clearest difference is rating: ReturnQueen at 4.3 against ReturnBuddies's 4.0. ReturnQueen also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ReturnBuddies's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ReturnQueen holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReturnQueen has 141 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ReturnQueen's written reviews are positive against 67% of ReturnBuddies's.

ReturnQueen ships an update weekly, ReturnBuddies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReturnQueen | ReturnBuddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returnqueen/id1537845231/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returnbuddies/id6753277731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Return Queen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537845233) | [ReturnBuddies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843303506) |

## What reviewers say

### ReturnQueen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returnqueen/id1537845231)

Shop with confidence and easily return unwanted items. Discover trending products, resell items you missed the return window for, and schedule convenient doorstep pickups without any hassle.

**Highlights:** Shop with confidence, Discover trending items, Read real reviews, Resell items on Poshmark, Schedule doorstep pickups, No labels or printing required

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on returns process
- 🏠 Convenient doorstep pickup service
- 📦 No packaging, printing, or taping required
- 💰 Helps avoid missing return deadlines and losing refunds
- 😌 Reduces mental load for busy parents and ADHD individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Amazon account sync fails frequently
- 📧 Email scraping and import functionality unreliable
- ⏰ Drivers consistently arrive hours late or at wrong times
- 📞 No phone support available for customer service
- 🚚 Packages get stolen due to late pickups

**Reported bugs**

- Phone verification OTP code acceptance fails
- Amazon and Gmail account sync not working
- App doesn't import current emails, shows only old/deleted emails
- Pickup scheduling feature broken after latest update
- Account linking fails intermittently

**Requested features**

- Real-time tracking of when returns are officially shipped out
- Email notifications confirming return shipment
- Receipt/proof of drop-off in customer account
- Improved scheduling with accurate time windows
- Phone support line for customer service


### ReturnBuddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returnbuddies/id6753277731)

Effortlessly manage package returns from your home. Schedule convenient doorstep pickups for unwanted items, track their progress, and avoid the hassle of post office lines. This service simplifies the entire return process for online shoppers.

**Highlights:** Schedule return pickups, Doorstep collection service, Track return status, Fast and secure service, Simplified return process

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReturnQueen free?

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

### Is ReturnBuddies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReturnQueen or ReturnBuddies?

ReturnQueen is rated higher. ReturnQueen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while ReturnBuddies averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ReturnQueen or ReturnBuddies have ads?

Neither ReturnQueen nor ReturnBuddies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReturnQueen or ReturnBuddies?

ReturnQueen ships an update weekly, and ReturnBuddies every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReturnQueen was updated on October 7, 2026 and ReturnBuddies on October 2, 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.*
