# Menards® vs Lowe's Home Improvement

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lowe's Home Improvement at every 6 days against Menards®'s every 3 weeks. Lowe's Home Improvement also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 224K) and chart position (#37 vs #160). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Menards® against 4.8 for Lowe's Home Improvement. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lowe's Home Improvement has 1.9M ratings behind it against 224K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Menards®'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Lowe's Home Improvement's.

Menards® ships an update every 3 weeks, Lowe's Home Improvement every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Menards® | Lowe's Home Improvement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (224K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menards/id430921891/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowes-home-improvement/id457954781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 224K | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#37** |
| Size | 91 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Menard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430921894) | [Lowe's Companies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457954784) |

## What reviewers say

### Menards®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menards/id430921891)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for home improvement products, manage your accounts, and track orders. Visualize items in your home with augmented reality and access project planning tools. Find deals, store information, and how-to guides.

**Highlights:** Account management, Payment method management, Gift card balance checks, Buying guides, Product scanning, List creation and editing, Order tracking, Augmented reality product visualization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🏪 Great store with helpful staff
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering and pickup
- 💳 Useful rebate program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Weak search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate in-store location data
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app
- 💰 Unnecessary fees for online orders
- 📤 Slow and inconvenient rebate process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login issues and account sync problems
- Incorrect inventory and pricing information

**Requested features**

- Exact aisle and bay location for items
- Ability to view past orders and receipts
- Option to upload rebates digitally
- Improved app stability and performance


### Lowe's Home Improvement

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowes-home-improvement/id457954781)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for home improvement products, view items in your space with augmented reality, and find store locations. Features exclusive Pro experiences, mobile check-in for store pickup, and customer reviews.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality product visualization, Mobile check-in for store pickup, Aisle and shelf information, Store finder with directions, Exclusive Pro experience, Customer ratings and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful staff and customer service
- 🚀 Convenient online ordering and curbside pickup
- 💡 Detailed product information and store locations
- 🛒 Ability to create shopping lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate inventory and product availability information
- 🔍 Poor search functionality and navigation
- 📱 Buggy and unreliable mobile app experience
- 🕰️ Slow and inconsistent delivery/pickup times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and login issues
- Incorrect order status and delivery information
- Inability to update or cancel orders through the app

**Requested features**

- Improved search filters and sorting options
- Real-time inventory updates and availability notifications
- Seamless integration between online and in-store experiences
- Ability to easily manage and share shopping lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Menards® free?

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

### Is Lowe's Home Improvement free?

Lowe's Home Improvement is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Menards® or Lowe's Home Improvement?

Menards® is rated higher. Menards® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 224K ratings, while Lowe's Home Improvement averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Menards® or Lowe's Home Improvement have ads?

Neither Menards® nor Lowe's Home Improvement shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Menards® or Lowe's Home Improvement?

Menards® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lowe's Home Improvement every 6 days. Most recently, Menards® was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lowe's Home Improvement on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Menards® or Lowe's Home Improvement?

Menards® currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and Lowe's Home Improvement at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*