# ReturnQueen vs Pineapple

The clearest difference is rating: Pineapple at 5.0 against ReturnQueen's 4.3. Pineapple also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). ReturnQueen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (142 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pineapple sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ReturnQueen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pineapple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReturnQueen has 142 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Pineapple's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ReturnQueen | Pineapple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returnqueen/id1537845231/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-track-return-refund/id6803313430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Return Queen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537845233) | [Pineapple Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803313432) |

## 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


### Pineapple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-track-return-refund/id6803313430)

This app automatically tracks your purchases and their return deadlines by analyzing your shopping emails. Receive timely reminders and easily initiate returns directly from the app, ensuring you never miss a refund opportunity.

**Highlights:** Tracks purchase return deadlines, Analyzes shopping emails, Sends return window reminders, One-tap return initiation, Tracks refund status, Purchase and spending insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pineapple Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pineapple Plus Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReturnQueen free?

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

### Is Pineapple free?

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

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

Pineapple is rated higher. ReturnQueen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Pineapple averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ReturnQueen or Pineapple have ads?

Neither ReturnQueen nor Pineapple shows ads.

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

ReturnQueen ships an update weekly, and Pineapple every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReturnQueen was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pineapple on November 7, 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.*