Comparison

The Container Store vs Returnt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Container Store

Shop for storage, organization, and custom closet solutions. Get project inspiration, track store pickup orders, and manage your loyalty account. Scan products in-store for details and reviews.

Highlights
  • Shop storage and organization products
  • Custom closet solutions
  • Project inspiration and tips
  • Track store pickup orders
  • Loyalty dashboard and offers
  • In-store barcode scanner
  • Digital wallet for checkout
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Make organization even simpler with tools to shop storage, organization, and custom closets, check prices, make purchases, and track the status of your store pick-up. Plus, you'll find project inspiration and everything you need to get started. PROJECTS & INSPIRATION We’ve made it easy with Projects & Inspiration – view tips, videos, projects and more to help you get your organization projects done quicker and easier. CHECK YOUR LOYALTY DASHBOARD Check your Organized Insider tier status, review your Benefits, get your personalized offers and see your yearly spend – all in one convenient dashboard. PICKUP ORDER STATUS Enjoy simple tracking of your store pickup orders. See when your order is ready at a glance, and easily notify us when you get to the store. IN-STORE BARCODE SCANNER Scan product barcodes in-store to read reviews, get product details, check pricing and see inspiring images and videos. DIGITAL WALLET Speed through checkout. Use your digital wallet to store preferred credit cards (and check gift card balances). WISH LISTS Keep track of the products you want with our wish lists. View or make wish lists while you’re in-store to help you get everything you need. Plus… Quick, secure account creation Biometric login

About

Returnt

Features
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Returns don’t end at drop-off. Returnt helps you track the process until your money is back. Keep every return organized in one place, know what needs attention, save proof when it matters, and remember when it’s time to check your refund. MONEY AT RISK See the total value of your open returns so you know how much money still needs your attention. NEVER MISS A RETURN DEADLINE Track return-by dates and get local reminders as deadlines get closer. SCAN RECEIPTS FASTER Use on-device receipt scanning to help fill in return details. You review and confirm everything before saving. KEEP YOUR PROOF Save purchase receipts and drop-off proof with each return, so the information you may need later is easy to find. FOLLOW THE REFUND After drop-off, Returnt estimates when it may be time to check your refund and reminds you to follow up. You stay in control and confirm when the money is back. SEE WHAT YOU’VE RECOVERED Keep a record of completed returns and the money you’ve marked as refunded. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No email access. No bank connection. Your return data stays on your device. Returnt does not automatically verify whether a refund has reached your account. Return policies and refund timing can vary, so always verify the details for your specific order. Track every return until your money is back. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Container Store4 screens
Returnt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Container Store at none against Returnt's 2. Returnt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Returnt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Container Store asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Container Store versus Returnt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Container StoreReturnt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Container Store, INCMATEO BARTHABURU ECHAZARRETA

Bugs and requests

The Container Store

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cart and checkout issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login and account problems
  • Inconsistent user experience

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to share products
  • Improved search and filtering
  • Seamless integration with website
  • Customizable drawer/closet planning

Returnt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Container Store

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Returnt

Subscriptions2
  • Returnt Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Returnt Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is The Container Store free?
The Container Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Returnt free?
Returnt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Container Store or Returnt have ads?
The Container Store shows ads; Returnt does not.

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