# Amazon Shopping vs Thrive Market

Amazon Shopping and Thrive Market both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Thrive Market's written reviews are positive against 23% of Amazon Shopping's. Thrive Market also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Amazon Shopping's advantage is ratings volume (8.5M vs 279K) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Shopping sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Thrive Market asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amazon Shopping against 4.9 for Thrive Market. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.5M ratings behind it against 279K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Amazon Shopping's written reviews are positive against 71% of Thrive Market's.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, Thrive Market weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | Thrive Market |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews) | **[4.9 (279K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive-market/id1077909668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5M** | 279K |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Thrive Market](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077909667) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Shopping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Shopping, #14 Top Grossing · Shopping, #30 Top Free (US App Store)

Shop millions of products with app-exclusive benefits for a faster, easier experience. Track deliveries in real-time, view products in 360°, get price drop alerts, and enjoy secure sign-in options. Live chat support is available 24/7.

**Highlights:** Real-time delivery tracking, 360° product views, Price drop alerts, Secure sign-in with biometrics, Live chat support 24/7, Product scanning for search, View products in your room with AR

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audible Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Amazon Music Unlimited Individual | $13.99 | per month |
| Audible Premium Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 Audible Credit | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🔒 Secure transactions
- 👍 Convenient delivery options
- 🚀 Quick app performance
- 👍 Variety of products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy search and filtering
- 🔍 Difficult to find products
- 🤖 Frustrating AI chatbot
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- ⏱️ Delayed deliveries

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when navigating back
- Inconsistent product information display
- Shipping address changes without notice
- Inability to view product reviews

**Requested features**

- Add ability to filter by free shipping
- Improve search functionality and relevance
- Provide better order tracking and notifications
- Bring back separate wishlists
- Add dark mode option


### Thrive Market

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive-market/id1077909668)

Shop thousands of organic and sustainable groceries at exclusive savings of up to 30% less. Enjoy member-only perks like free gifts and deals, with a focus on healthy living made easy and affordable. Supports planet-friendly purchases with carbon-neutral shipping.

**Highlights:** Exclusive savings on organic groceries, Member-only perks and gifts, 90+ diet and lifestyle filters, Carbon-neutral shipping, Sponsors free memberships for families in need

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient delivery
- 👍 High-quality, organic products
- 💰 Affordable prices and discounts
- 🌱 Wide selection of healthy options
- 🎁 Free samples and gifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app and ordering issues
- 🕰️ Inconsistent and slow shipping
- 💳 Difficult to cancel membership
- 💰 Membership fee not worth the savings
- 🔍 Limited product selection and availability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and search issues
- Inaccurate inventory and out-of-stock items
- Billing and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Improved app functionality and navigation
- More transparent and flexible membership policies
- Better communication on product availability and shipping
- Expanded product selection to meet diverse dietary needs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

Amazon Shopping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thrive Market free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or Thrive Market?

Thrive Market is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5M ratings, while Thrive Market averages 4.9 from 279K ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or Thrive Market have ads?

Both Amazon Shopping and Thrive Market show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or Thrive Market?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and Thrive Market weekly. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on November 9, 2026 and Thrive Market on November 9, 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.*