# Amazon Shopping vs BrickSeek

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Shopping at 4.8 against BrickSeek's 1.1. Amazon Shopping also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (8.5M vs 8). BrickSeek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Amazon Shopping holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.5M ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Amazon Shopping's written reviews are positive against 13% of BrickSeek's.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, BrickSeek every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | BrickSeek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews)** | [1.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickseek/id1229313383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5M** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [AKSOLOGY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229313382) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Shopping

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Shopping, #19 Top Grossing · Shopping, #48 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 sale alerts, and enjoy secure sign-in. Access 24/7 live chat support and find items by scanning them.

**Highlights:** Real-time delivery tracking, 360° product view, View in your room (AR), Price drop alerts, Secure sign-in (fingerprint/face ID), 24/7 live chat support, Product scanning for search

**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


### BrickSeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickseek/id1229313383)

Discover incredible online and in-store deals from major retailers. Get customizable alerts for new product deals and compare prices by scanning barcodes to find the best prices across supported stores.

**Highlights:** Discover online and in-store deals, Customizable deal alerts, Price comparison shopping, Barcode scanning for pricing, Major retailer support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Significant savings for deal hunters
- 🎯 Effective inventory checking for stores
- 👍 User-friendly interface (older versions)
- 🔗 Convenient links to store apps
- 💾 Persistent login and saved preferences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Recent update drastically reduced functionality
- 🗺️ Limited to 2 stores instead of multiple locations
- 🚫 Restricted zip code search capabilities
- ⚠️ Paid membership lacks promised features
- 🔄 Constant required logins

**Reported bugs**

- White screen crashes during searches
- App freezes when loading store maps
- Inventory checker down for extended periods
- Login failures with correct credentials
- Account creation errors

**Requested features**

- Revert to previous app version
- Multiple store selection without location restrictions
- Ability to search different zip codes easily
- Browse by category without daily limitations
- Filter for clearance items and markdowns only


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

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

### Is BrickSeek free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or BrickSeek?

Amazon Shopping is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5M ratings, while BrickSeek averages 1.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or BrickSeek have ads?

Amazon Shopping shows ads; BrickSeek does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or BrickSeek?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and BrickSeek every 7 months. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on October 31, 2026 and BrickSeek on October 24, 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.*