W.W. Grainger, Inc. vs Porter Cable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Access industrial supplies and manage inventory on the go. Quickly search for items, check real-time availability at branches, and scan barcodes to add products to your cart. Get expert help and track orders and pending approvals.
- Real-time item availability
- KeepStock inventory management
- Barcode scanning for cart addition
- Branch locator for pickup
- Chat with experts
- Manage pending orders and lists
- Order history tracking
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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.
Porter Cable
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Porter Cable Corded Tools – Drills, Fastening, Saws, Oscillating Multi-Tools, Metalworking, Woodworking, Specialty Tools Fastening Tools – Framing, Specialty, Compressor combo kits, Roofing, Finish & Trim, Compressors Cordless tools Fasteners – Nails and Staples For over 100 Years, Porter-Cable has and will always provide and service quality power tools for the professional woodworker and tradesman, engineered to deliver high-quality, professional results at a great value.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Porter Cable at 7.0 against W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | Porter Cable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | Lee's Tools |
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
Porter Cable
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
No in-app purchases
Porter Cable
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do W.W. Grainger, Inc. or Porter Cable have ads?
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