# ShopGoodwill vs Ward Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Ward Manager at 4.9 against ShopGoodwill's 2.4. Ward Manager also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). ShopGoodwill's advantage is ratings volume (996 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Ward Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShopGoodwill has 996 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ShopGoodwill ships an update every 6 weeks, Ward Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShopGoodwill | Ward Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopgoodwill/id1590146817/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ward-manager/id6749801775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **996** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goodwill Industries of Orange County, California](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590146819) | [James Berkabile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777284435) |

## What reviewers say

### ShopGoodwill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopgoodwill/id1590146817)

Discover unique items from Goodwills nationwide through this e-commerce platform. Browse categories, participate in auctions, or use the "Buy it Now" feature. Your purchases support job training and placement services.

**Highlights:** Bid on auction items, Buy items instantly, Filter by category, price, and shipping, Add items to Favorites, Save searches, Customer service support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great deals
- 👍 Authentic items
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 👍 Good packaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 💰 Expensive shipping and handling fees
- 🔍 Poor item descriptions and photos
- 🤔 Inconsistent policies across locations
- 🤔 Overpriced items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues
- Inaccurate item information and photos
- Shipping weight discrepancies
- Inability to view order history and status

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter by size, price range, and other criteria
- Improved search functionality
- Notifications for outbid/ending auctions
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Ability to save shipping addresses and payment methods


### Ward Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ward-manager/id6749801775)

This app helps Latter-day Saint ward communities stay connected and organized. It facilitates communication, event management, and community building through secure access and private registration.

**Highlights:** Secure ward access with codes, Activity and event management, Announcements and push notifications, Leadership administrative tools, Community building and spiritual sharing, Encrypted data and privacy controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShopGoodwill free?

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

### Is Ward Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShopGoodwill or Ward Manager?

Ward Manager is rated higher. ShopGoodwill averages 2.4 out of 5 from 996 ratings, while Ward Manager averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do ShopGoodwill or Ward Manager have ads?

Neither ShopGoodwill nor Ward Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShopGoodwill or Ward Manager?

ShopGoodwill ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ward Manager fortnightly. Most recently, ShopGoodwill was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ward Manager on October 30, 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.*