# Omaha Steaks vs Consumer Reports

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Omaha Steaks at none against Consumer Reports's 2. Omaha Steaks also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 28%). Consumer Reports's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 3.1K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Consumer Reports sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Omaha Steaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Omaha Steaks against 4.8 for Consumer Reports. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consumer Reports has 64K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Omaha Steaks's written reviews are positive against 28% of Consumer Reports's.

Omaha Steaks ships an update every 6 weeks, Consumer Reports fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Omaha Steaks | Consumer Reports |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omaha-steaks/id393955896/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 33 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omaha Steaks International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393955899) | [Consumer Reports](https://appshunter.io/developer/294945193) |

## What reviewers say

### Omaha Steaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omaha-steaks/id393955896)

Shop gourmet food products, access exclusive recipes, and track rewards. Features an interactive cooking timer with expert presets for perfect results every time. Easily find gifts and locate nearby stores.

**Highlights:** Scan to buy from catalogs, Interactive steak cooking timer, Recipe library, Steaklover Rewards tracking, Gourmet gift shopping, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍽️ Great quality products
- 🎁 Excellent gift options
- 🕰️ Useful cooking timers
- 📦 Fast and reliable delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔒 Login/account access issues
- 🔍 Poor navigation and user experience
- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Timers not syncing correctly
- Cart items disappearing
- Promotional codes not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to view order history
- Improved cooking timer functionality
- More customization options
- Better integration with mobile devices


### Consumer Reports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Access unbiased product reviews, ratings, and shopping guides to make informed purchasing decisions. Features include a smart advisor for product questions, tools for savings, and exclusive member deals.

**Highlights:** Product ratings and reviews, Buying guides, Bill Negotiator tool, Smart advisor for product questions, Image Scan for product comparison, Best Time to Buy tool, Exclusive member deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CR Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| CR Yearly Subscription | $39.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful product information
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Unbiased, expert reviews
- 🤑 Potential savings on purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Limited product coverage
- 🤔 Outdated or incomplete information
- 🧭 Poor search and navigation
- 📱 Subpar iPad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost credentials
- Inconsistent or missing product data

**Requested features**

- Ability to access all website content in the app
- Improved search functionality with better filtering options
- Native iPad app with optimized layout
- Integration with subscription management and account features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Omaha Steaks free?

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

### Is Consumer Reports free?

Consumer Reports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Omaha Steaks or Consumer Reports?

Consumer Reports is rated higher. Omaha Steaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Consumer Reports averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Omaha Steaks or Consumer Reports have ads?

Neither Omaha Steaks nor Consumer Reports shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Omaha Steaks or Consumer Reports?

Omaha Steaks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Consumer Reports fortnightly. Most recently, Omaha Steaks was updated on September 26, 2026 and Consumer Reports on September 28, 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.*