# ShopGoodwill vs High Strangeness

The clearest difference is rating: High Strangeness at 4.0 against ShopGoodwill's 2.4. ShopGoodwill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (989 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. High Strangeness sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShopGoodwill asks for nothing beyond the download.

High Strangeness holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShopGoodwill has 989 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of ShopGoodwill's written reviews are positive against 0% of High Strangeness's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShopGoodwill ships an update every 6 weeks, High Strangeness every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShopGoodwill | High Strangeness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopgoodwill/id1590146817/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-strangeness/id6755126760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **989** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **12.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 92 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Goodwill Industries of Orange County, California](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590146819) | [Dan Perry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834065442) |

## 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


### High Strangeness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-strangeness/id6755126760)

Track and report UFO sightings, UAP encounters, and paranormal experiences worldwide. Explore an interactive map of reported activity, browse verified accounts, and join community discussions. Access curated paranormal media to deepen your understanding of unexplained phenomena.

**Highlights:** Report UFO sightings and paranormal experiences, Interactive map of global paranormal activity, Browse verified paranormal reports, Community discussions on unexplained phenomena, Curated paranormal media feeds, Filter reports by category, location, and date

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShopGoodwill free?

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

### Is High Strangeness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShopGoodwill or High Strangeness?

High Strangeness is rated higher. ShopGoodwill averages 2.4 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while High Strangeness averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ShopGoodwill or High Strangeness have ads?

Neither ShopGoodwill nor High Strangeness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShopGoodwill or High Strangeness?

ShopGoodwill ships an update every 6 weeks, and High Strangeness every 4 months. Most recently, ShopGoodwill was updated on October 30, 2026 and High Strangeness on October 24, 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.*