# At Home Stores vs pOpshelf

The clearest difference is monetization model: At Home Stores at free against pOpshelf's free with in-app purchases. At Home Stores also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). pOpshelf's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 777). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 At Home Stores against 4.8 for pOpshelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pOpshelf has 20K ratings behind it against 777, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of At Home Stores's written reviews are positive against 44% of pOpshelf's.

At Home Stores ships an update every 11 days, pOpshelf monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | At Home Stores | pOpshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-home-stores/id1612326609/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popshelf/id6476230259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 777 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [At Home Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612326611) | [Dolgencorp, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241327688) |

## What reviewers say

### At Home Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/at-home-stores/id1612326609)

Discover curated product recommendations and find inspiration for your home. Access order status, read customer reviews, and get exclusive rewards and deals. Features quick checkout and a scan feature for product information.

**Highlights:** Curated product recommendations, Customer reviews, Order status tracking, Rewards program, Deal notifications, Quick checkout with Apple Pay, Product scanning for info

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Visually pleasing design
- 👍 Good for in-store shopping
- 👍 Helps locate products in-store
- 👍 Useful for checking product availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Cart is often empty
- 🐛 Search is not effective
- 🐛 Filters are weak/non-functional
- 🐛 Product details are missing/blank

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing and deleting cart
- App glitches and scrolls down repeatedly
- App doesn't function properly
- Search generates irrelevant results
- Scanner doesn't work on most barcodes

**Requested features**

- Fix scanner for most barcodes
- Show UPCs
- Make product info and inventory easier to find
- Allow changing stores
- Sort by in-stock items only


### pOpshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popshelf/id6476230259)

Discover home decor, toys, and gifts for any occasion. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and track your points. Find nearby stores, check item availability, and even order for in-store pickup.

**Highlights:** Explore latest arrivals, Track loyalty points and rewards, Upload receipts for missing points, Find nearby stores and get directions, Search for items before visiting, Scan item barcodes for details, Order for in-store pickup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 💎 Excellent rewards program
- 📦 Showcases in-store inventory
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔑 Registration and login issues
- 📱 Scanning and barcode issues
- 🕰️ Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register or create account
- Login and password reset problems
- Perks section not functioning properly
- Inconsistent in-store and app integration

**Requested features**

- Streamline registration process
- Improve scanning and barcode functionality
- Enhance app stability and performance
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is At Home Stores free?

At Home Stores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is pOpshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, At Home Stores or pOpshelf?

pOpshelf is rated higher. At Home Stores averages 4.8 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while pOpshelf averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do At Home Stores or pOpshelf have ads?

Neither At Home Stores nor pOpshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, At Home Stores or pOpshelf?

At Home Stores ships an update every 11 days, and pOpshelf monthly. Most recently, At Home Stores was updated on November 3, 2026 and pOpshelf on November 5, 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.*