# Target vs Circle K

The clearest difference is ads: Circle K at none against Target's shown. Circle K also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Target's advantage is ratings volume (7M vs 27K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Target against 4.8 for Circle K. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Target has 7M ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Target's written reviews are positive against 52% of Circle K's.

Target ships an update weekly, Circle K every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Target | Circle K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/target-shop-style-save/id297430070/reviews)** | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-k/id1592397814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7M** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #38 |
| Size | 652 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Target](https://appshunter.io/developer/297430073) | [CircleK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445409844) |

## What reviewers say

### Target

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/target-shop-style-save/id297430070)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Shopping, #62 Top Free (US App Store)

Shop for seasonal items, Halloween essentials, and everyday favorites. Get deals, free curbside pickup, and same-day delivery. Virtually try on beauty products and see furniture in your space before buying.

**Highlights:** Seasonal and holiday shopping, Halloween costumes and decor, Free Drive Up curbside pickup, Same-day delivery options, Target Circle exclusive deals, Virtual try-on for beauty and accessories, See furniture in your space

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and fluid shopping experience
- 🔍 Helpful product search and filtering
- 📍 In-store location and price lookup features
- 💳 Convenient wallet and loyalty program integration
- 🛒 Smooth checkout and order management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing settings and navigation
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent in-stock information
- 🤬 Fraudulent pricing and dark patterns
- 🔌 Unreliable wallet and payment features
- 🚚 Delivery and order fulfillment issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account management issues
- Inconsistent behavior across different device and OS versions
- Glitches in order placement, tracking, and fulfillment

**Requested features**

- Improved in-store inventory visibility and filtering
- Seamless integration of pickup, delivery, and shipping options
- Enhanced personalization and customization capabilities
- Streamlined checkout and payment experiences
- Better communication and transparency around order status


### Circle K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-k/id1592397814)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Earn rewards and discounts on fuel and in-store purchases. Track your progress, find nearby stations with amenities, and access exclusive app-only deals. Register for special fuel savings.

**Highlights:** Earn rewards with every purchase, Track reward progress, Check real-time fuel prices, Find nearest stations with amenities, Access app-only deals, Register for Easy Pay fuel discounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app features
- 🚀 Efficient rewards program
- 💡 Innovative game and contest offerings
- 👍 Friendly and helpful store staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 Unreliable app performance
- 👎 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to complete Easy Pay enrollment
- App unable to locate user's local stores
- Rewards not properly credited to accounts
- Promotional offers not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Improve age verification process
- Expand rewards program options
- Streamline app navigation and usability
- Enhance in-app customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Target free?

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

### Is Circle K free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Target or Circle K?

Target is rated higher. Target averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7M ratings, while Circle K averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Target or Circle K have ads?

Target shows ads; Circle K does not.

### Which is updated more often, Target or Circle K?

Target ships an update weekly, and Circle K every 3 weeks. Most recently, Target was updated on November 7, 2026 and Circle K on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Target or Circle K?

Target currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Circle K at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*