Comparison

Target vs GameStop

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

Head to head
About

Target

Shop for seasonal items, Halloween essentials, and everyday favorites with deals and convenient pickup or delivery options. Discover new arrivals, browse by category, and use virtual try-on features.

Highlights
  • Seasonal and holiday shopping
  • Free Drive Up curbside pickup
  • Same-day delivery options
  • Target Circle deals and offers
  • Virtual try-on for beauty and accessories
  • In-store stock checking
  • Personalized deals and rewards
Features
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Make the most of fall with fall decor, cozy home essentials, seasonal treats, and everything you need for autumn gatherings. With Halloween around the corner, it’s easy to get ready for all the fun October brings. Find Halloween costumes for the whole family, along with Halloween decorations, Halloween candy, trick-or-treat essentials, party supplies, and more. From picking out the perfect costume to adding festive touches with Halloween décor, you’ll find plenty of ways to get ready for October 31. Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, stocking up on candy, decorating your home, or getting ready for trick-or-treating, the Target app makes it simple to shop Halloween essentials and all your everyday favorites in one place. Get fresh deals and Target Circle offers, free Drive Up for curbside pickup, same-day delivery and easy returns, all with just a tap. Everything you love about Target is just a tap away. Free Drive Up: Just check out with Drive Up and we’ll bring your order out to your car, we’ll even load the trunk, no extra charge. Same-Day Delivery from Target & More Local Stores: Score unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35 with a Target Circle 360™ membership, or just pay $9.99 per delivery. Target Circle Deals: Browse hundreds of exclusive Target Circle deals, and scan barcodes as you shop so you never miss a way to save. Just-For-You Bonuses: Earn with Target Circle rewards and save with personalized deals. Save & Pay in a Snap: At checkout, just scan your Wallet barcode to stack all your savings, Target Circle deals, gift cards and even 5% off with your Target Circle™ Card. Plan Ahead, Shop Smarter: Build your list ahead of time, find your items in the aisles and spot what’s on sale before you even walk in. Check Stock Before You Go: Know what’s available at your store, see top-rated finds, and read real reviews from fellow shoppers. Shop by Category for Everything You Need: With the Target app, you can easily shop by category, whether you’re looking for food & beverage, essentials & beauty, apparel & accessories or home & electronics. Just tap to find everything you need in one spot. See It in Your Space: Place furniture and decor in your space before you decide to buy, making shopping for your space easy and fun. Virtual Try-On: See how beauty products and accessories look on you with our virtual try-on feature, no guesswork, just confidence in your picks. Shop Target-Owned Brands: You’ll find groceries, electronics and all the everyday essentials from Target’s own brands, like Good & Gather, up&up and Heyday. Designer Collections You’ll Love: We team up with top designers to bring you limited-edition home decor, apparel & accessories and so much more. Download the Target app and unlock savings, surprises, and a little everyday joy, every time you shop.

About

GameStop

Easily shop for games, consoles, and collectibles with a redesigned interface. Discover new products, manage trade-ins, and access exclusive Pro member benefits for gamers.

Highlights
  • Search and discover gaming products
  • Detailed product information and ratings
  • GameStop Pro membership benefits
  • Online ordering with flexible delivery
  • Track orders and view purchase history
  • Trade-in electronics and games
Features
Currently charting
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We’ve leveled up! The GameStop app was built with you in mind, with a completely new redesigned experience that makes all things shopping for gamers even easier. Search and Shop Discover the best products for any gamer and get to know everything about them upfront with ratings and rich details. GameStop Pro Introducing GameStop Pro! Become a GameStop Pro Member to get the greatest of GameStop! Get $65 in value just for joining with a $5 Welcome Reward and $5 Monthly Pro Rewards. Plus, get 2% back in rewards, 5% extra off pre-owned products, collectibles, digital, and more, and 10% extra on trades. Pros also receive a ton of other perks like Pro exclusive deals & drops AND Pro Weeks. Order Online Order directly through the app and choose delivery methods that suit you and your schedule. Whether that’s getting things shipped right to your door, picking up your online order in-store, or getting same day delivery on certain products, you choose what works best for you. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way so you can track your orders and view your purchase history. Trade-Ins Sell your electronics and games for cash or credit.

Screenshots

Target4 screens
GameStop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Target and GameStop both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Target's written reviews are positive against 18% of GameStop's. Target also leads on ratings volume (7M vs 154K) and chart position (#13 vs #124). GameStop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Target against 4.8 for GameStop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Target has 7M ratings behind it against 154K, 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 18% of GameStop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Target ships an update weekly, GameStop every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Target versus GameStop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTargetGameStop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7M ratings) — better4.8 (154K ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7M — better154K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#13 — better#124
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size652 MB99 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTargetGameStop

Customer experience

Target

All ratings6,966,910 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews4,329 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative33.5%

GameStop

All ratings153,606 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews517 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

Target

From 7M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

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

GameStop

From 154K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast shipping
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 💡 Grading and selling OCG cards
  • 🚀 Continuous app improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate inventory information
  • 🐛 Buggy checkout process
  • 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
  • 👎 Poor customer service
  • 🐛 Inability to manage orders/preorders

Bugs and requests

Target

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

GameStop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect product information
  • Inability to update payment info
  • Order cancellation issues
  • Preorder tracking not working
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to save items for later
  • Option to share product links externally
  • Favorite/Wishlist feature for products
  • Notify when out-of-stock items are back in stock
  • Streamlined cart and order management
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  • Enhanced rewards redemption experience

In-app purchases

None

Target

No in-app purchases

None

GameStop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Target free?
Target is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GameStop free?
GameStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Target or GameStop?
Target is rated higher. Target averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7M ratings, while GameStop averages 4.8 from 154K ratings.
Do Target or GameStop have ads?
Target shows ads; GameStop does not.
Which is updated more often, Target or GameStop?
Target ships an update weekly, and GameStop every 2 days. Most recently, Target was updated on November 8, 2026 and GameStop on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Target or GameStop?
Target currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and GameStop at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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