# Amazon Shopping vs PC Optimum

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Shopping at 4.8 against PC Optimum's 3.1. Amazon Shopping also leads on ratings volume (8.5M vs 34K) and review sentiment (23% vs 9%). PC Optimum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Amazon Shopping holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.5M ratings behind it against 34K, 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 9% of PC Optimum's.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, PC Optimum every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | PC Optimum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews)** | [3.1 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-optimum/id634040057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5M** | 34K |
| Positive reviews | **23.3% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 239 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Loblaw Companies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/634040060) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Shopping

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Shopping, #15 Top Grossing · Shopping, #22 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


### PC Optimum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-optimum/id634040057)

This app lets you earn and redeem loyalty points on purchases. It offers personalized deals and exclusive events based on your shopping habits. Manage your account, load offers, and track your rewards all in one place.

**Highlights:** Earn and redeem points, Personalized offers and events, Manage loyalty account, Load special offers, Track rewards

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💳 Convenient for storing card
- 📈 Helpful for tracking points
- 🛒 Useful for finding deals and offers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues with loading offers
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface
- 🤔 Irrelevant offers and recommendations
- ⏰ Slow performance and crashes
- 🔒 Security and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load offers and flyers
- Inconsistent points tracking and accrual
- Login and account management problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to customize home store
- Improved points tracking and redemption
- Better integration with physical loyalty card


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

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

### Is PC Optimum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or PC Optimum?

Amazon Shopping is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5M ratings, while PC Optimum averages 3.1 from 34K ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or PC Optimum have ads?

Both Amazon Shopping and PC Optimum show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or PC Optimum?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and PC Optimum every 2 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on October 19, 2026 and PC Optimum on October 19, 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.*