Ruby vs Scarce
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruby
This app helps you save money while shopping online by finding exclusive coupons, promo codes, and automatic cash back offers. It also alerts you to price drops and provides personalized deal recommendations.
- Exclusive coupons and promo codes
- Automatic cash back offers
- Price comparison and deal alerts
- Personalized recommendations
- Verified deals from top retailers
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Tired of overpaying online? Unlock a world of savings with Ruby, the ultimate shopping companion that helps you find the best deals, coupons, and cash back offers at all your favorite online stores. Imagine this: You're about to buy that new pair of shoes you've been eyeing, but with a few taps in Ruby, you discover a coupon that saves you 15%. Or you're shopping for a new laptop and Ruby alerts you to a cash back offer that puts money back in your pocket. That's the power of Ruby! Here's what you'll love: * Exclusive Coupons & Promo Codes: Access thousands of verified deals from top online retailers like Amazon, Nike, Adidas, Sephora, Target, Walmart, and more. We've got you covered, from fashion and beauty to electronics and home goods. * Automatic Cash Back: Earn effortless cash back at hundreds of online stores. Simply link your card and shop as usual - Ruby automatically applies the savings. Cha-ching! * Price Comparison & Deal Alerts: Never miss a price drop again! Ruby automatically compares prices and sends you alerts when your favorite items go on sale. * Personalized Recommendations: Discover new deals tailored to your unique interests and shopping habits. Ruby learns what you love and helps you find even more ways to save. Ready to shop smarter and save bigger online? Download Ruby today and join millions of savvy shoppers who are getting the most out of their money!
Scarce
Access curated streetwear and luxury items at significantly reduced prices compared to traditional retail. Explore exclusive collections and discover high-value pieces through a unique shopping experience.
- Luxury streetwear discovery
- High value boxes
- Reduced retail prices
- Curated collections
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Discover Luxury Streetwear at 3x the value of traditional retail. Download our app to start shopping!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ruby at none against Scarce's shown. Ruby also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ruby against 4.8 for Scarce. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Ruby's written reviews are positive against 75% of Scarce's.
Ruby ships an update every 3 weeks, Scarce every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruby | Scarce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (155 ratings) — better | 4.8 (105 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | 105 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RubyPoints Corp | Scarce LLC |
Customer experience
Ruby
Scarce
In-app purchases
Ruby
No in-app purchases
Scarce
No in-app purchases
