# Amazon Shopping vs Plug®

Amazon Shopping and Plug® both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Plug®'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Amazon Shopping's. Plug® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Amazon Shopping's advantage is ratings volume (8.4M vs 15K) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amazon Shopping against 4.7 for Plug®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.4M ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Amazon Shopping's written reviews are positive against 84% of Plug®'s.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, Plug® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | Plug® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews)** | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-shop-tech/id1561814762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 235 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [eCommsell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561814764) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Shopping

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Shopping, #17 Top Grossing · Shopping, #44 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


### Plug®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-shop-tech/id1561814762)

Access a curated selection of certified refurbished tech, including iPhones, at competitive prices. Track orders, get exclusive deal notifications, and enjoy a 1-year warranty on all devices. Offers installment payments and free 2-day shipping.

**Highlights:** Certified refurbished tech, Best prices on inventory, Order tracking, Exclusive deal notifications, 1-year warranty, Installment payments, Free 2-day shipping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable prices
- 🚚 Fast shipping
- 🎁 Giveaways and discounts
- 📱 Wide selection of devices
- 🔄 Good condition of refurbished devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with device functionality (e.g., Face ID, audio, battery)
- 🔒 Concerns about device locking/activation issues
- 📦 Inconsistent shipping times
- 🔁 Difficulty with returns/exchanges
- 🚫 Limited availability for Canadian customers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on boot screen
- Pricing discrepancies between app and checkout

**Requested features**

- Add option to change currency
- Expand shipping to Canada
- Improve return/exchange process
- Provide more details on device condition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

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

### Is Plug® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or Plug®?

Amazon Shopping is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4M ratings, while Plug® averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or Plug® have ads?

Amazon Shopping shows ads; Plug® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or Plug®?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and Plug® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on September 25, 2026 and Plug® on September 23, 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.*