# Costco vs Dollar Tree

The clearest difference is rating: Costco at 4.9 against Dollar Tree's 3.2. Costco also leads on ratings volume (1.3M vs 464) and review sentiment (40% vs 22%). Dollar Tree's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Costco holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Costco has 1.3M ratings behind it against 464, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Costco's written reviews are positive against 22% of Dollar Tree's.

Costco ships an update every 5 days, Dollar Tree fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Costco | Dollar Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costco/id535509415/reviews)** | [3.2 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dollar-tree/id1659445743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3M** | 464 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #108 |
| Size | 214 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Costco Wholesale Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/535509418) | [Dollar Tree Stores](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659445745) |

## What reviewers say

### Costco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costco/id535509415)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Shopping, #93 Top Free (US App Store)

Access your membership card, shop online for exclusive items, and find warehouse savings.  Discover gas prices, order photo prints, and manage prescriptions. Plan your next trip with event listings and travel deals.

**Highlights:** Digital membership card, Online shopping and delivery, Warehouse savings and gas prices, Photo printing services, Prescription management, Travel deals, Shopping list

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤑 Great rewards and rebates
- 🏪 Excellent in-store experience
- 🛒 Convenient bulk shopping
- 🧠 Organized and easy to navigate warehouses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Outdated and unintuitive app design
- 🔍 Inability to check in-store inventory and pricing
- 🧭 Frustrating navigation and search functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of integration between app and in-store experience
- 🔒 Concerns about personal information required for app access

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between online and in-store modes
- Incorrect or outdated product information

**Requested features**

- Apple Wallet support for digital membership card
- In-store product availability and pricing information
- Scan and go checkout option
- Customizable quick access buttons
- Improved search capabilities and product filtering


### Dollar Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dollar-tree/id1659445743)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Explore a wide range of affordable products for any occasion, from craft supplies to household essentials. Save your favorite items, scan barcodes for product details, and stay updated on new arrivals and deals. Personalize your shopping experience by selecting your preferred store and viewing its amenities.

**Highlights:** Browse products and weekly ads, Discover new and seasonal items, Save favorites to a curated list, Scan barcodes for product information, Opt-in for notifications and emails, Select preferred store and view amenities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to manage
- 🚀 Convenient for checking nearby stores
- 💡 Allows saving favorites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate store inventory information
- 🚫 Cannot purchase items through the app
- 🚫 Limited favorites list capacity

**Reported bugs**

- Login/sign-up issues
- Inconsistent product information
- Frequent freezing and loading problems

**Requested features**

- Show in-store product availability
- Allow purchases and order tracking within the app
- Expand favorites list capacity
- Improve search and browsing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Costco free?

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

### Is Dollar Tree free?

Dollar Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Costco or Dollar Tree?

Costco is rated higher. Costco averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3M ratings, while Dollar Tree averages 3.2 from 464 ratings.

### Do Costco or Dollar Tree have ads?

Costco shows ads; Dollar Tree does not.

### Which is updated more often, Costco or Dollar Tree?

Costco ships an update every 5 days, and Dollar Tree fortnightly. Most recently, Costco was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dollar Tree on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Costco or Dollar Tree?

Costco currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Dollar Tree at #108. 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.*