W.W. Grainger, Inc. vs Planet Banknote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
This app provides access to a vast inventory of industrial supplies and equipment on the go. Users can search for items, check real-time availability at local branches, manage inventory, and scan barcodes to add products to their cart. It also offers expert chat support and order management tools.
- Real-time item availability
- KeepStock inventory management
- Barcode scanning for carts
- Find nearby branch locations
- Chat with product specialists
- Manage pending orders and history
- Create and access product lists
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The Grainger app for iPhone is designed to deliver all that Grainger.com® has to offer no matter where the job takes you. Use the app to quickly narrow down your search, check account pricing, check item availability at a nearby branch, or manage costs with the Grainger KeepStock® inventory management solution. More Real-Time Availability — Get an expected arrival date or find out if your item is available at a nearby branch. KeepStock – Manage, track and control your inventory costs on an agile inventory management system. Barcode Scanning — Scan a product and drop it right into your cart. Find a Branch — Locate your nearest branch for quick pickup. Chat With an Expert — Have questions? Upload a photo and get answers from a specialist on the spot. Pending Orders — Keep track of all the orders waiting for your approval. Lists — Access lists on Grainger.com® for quick reordering. Order History — Check the status of a current order, or go back to previous orders over the last 18 months. It doesn't matter how you ordered. OMS: Simplify your order flows using our Order Management System. Saved for Later: Save away products from your shopping cart if you're not quite ready to buy. Need Help? Contact us at 1-800-472-4643. Grainger, Grainger.com and KeepStock are trademarks of W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Planet Banknote
Discover and collect world banknotes from a family-owned shop. Browse by country and collection, including unique hyperinflation notes. Every purchase comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and free U.S. shipping.
- Collect world banknotes
- Shop by country and collection
- Signature hyperinflation notes
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Free U.S. shipping
- Private vault for owned notes
- First-to-Know notifications
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Planet Banknote is the iOS storefront for our family-owned Sarasota shop. We source world banknotes directly from mints, central banks, and trusted consignors — history you can hold. Shop by country and collection. Hyperinflation notes from Zimbabwe and Venezuela are among our signature pieces, presented as historical collectibles. Every order includes a Certificate of Authenticity. U.S. orders ship free via USPS Priority. Returns are accepted within 7 days of receipt. Sign in with your Planet Banknote account to view orders and invoices. Keep a private vault of notes you own or want on this device. Optional First-to-Know notifications can alert you when a wanted piece is back in the shop. Pay in the app. Apple Pay is available on the hosted checkout sheet. Questions? Email admin@planetbanknote.com or call (888) 996-COIN (2646).
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Verdict
W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Planet Banknote both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Planet Banknote's written reviews are positive against 62% of W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s. W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Planet Banknote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W.W. Grainger, Inc. has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Banknote's.
| Parameter | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | Planet Banknote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | Certified Rare Coin Auctions LLC |
Customer experience
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Planet Banknote
Bugs and requests
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Reported bugs
4 issues- Orders not showing up in order history
- Repeated crashes and login issues
- Inability to select shipping options for pickup orders
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing items from cart
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to search order history and personal lists
- Clearer pricing and shipping cost information
- Improved product details and recommendations
- Seamless integration between app and website
Planet Banknote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
No in-app purchases
Planet Banknote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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