Comparison

Costco vs Maradi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Costco

Access your membership card, shop online for exclusive items, and find warehouse savings. Order photos, manage prescriptions, and plan travel. Locate warehouses and check gas prices.

Highlights
  • Digital membership card
  • Online shopping and delivery
  • Warehouse savings and gas prices
  • Photo ordering
  • Pharmacy management
  • Travel deals
  • Shopping list
Features
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It's easy to save time and money while on the go, with the Costco Mobile App! We've improved our mobile app, to make it easier for members to access the incredible values found only at Costco. DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD: Access your membership card from the home page of the app. Use your membership card to enter the warehouse and at checkout. SHOP: Browse Costco.com’s unique and expanded selection, which offers thousands of items not found at your local warehouse. Enjoy having items delivered straight to your door! SAVINGS: Conveniently receive the latest Warehouse Savings right on your own device. GAS PRICES: Just tap the locator pin on the map to view current gas prices. PHOTOS: Order metal prints, acrylic prints or photo mugs directly from the app. Have them delivered to your door or pick them up at select Costco locations. SPECIAL EVENTS: View the Special Events happening at your local Costco and set reminders for upcoming events. PHARMACY: Order prescription refills & check status on prescriptions. Get refill reminders, track your medications, manage family accounts, transfer prescriptions, and find a Costco pharmacy. TRAVEL: Shop Costco Travel for great deals on vacation packages, hotels, cruises, rental cars, theme parks and more! BUSINESS CENTER: Stock up on everything from Restaurant Supplies to Office Essentials, and keep your business running smoothly and efficiently. SHOPPING LIST: Keep track of the items you want to pick up on your next trip to Costco. WAREHOUSE INFO: See details about your nearest Costco warehouse, including regular and holiday hours, services provided, driving directions and gas prices. FEEDBACK: Visit our app feedback page and help provide important feedback for Costco, because your opinion matters!

About

Maradi

Features
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A Powerful eCommerce platform to sell, manage, and scale your business.

Screenshots

Costco4 screens
Maradi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maradi at none against Costco's shown. Costco's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Costco ships an update every 5 days, Maradi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Costco versus Maradi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCostcoMaradi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.3M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCostco Wholesale CorporationALYAMAMA ALTHAHABIA TECHNOLOGY L.L.C

Bugs and requests

Costco

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Maradi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Costco

No in-app purchases

None

Maradi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Costco free?
Costco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maradi free?
Maradi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Costco or Maradi have ads?
Costco shows ads; Maradi does not.
Which is updated more often, Costco or Maradi?
Costco ships an update every 5 days, and Maradi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Costco was updated on November 6, 2026 and Maradi on October 30, 2026.

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