Costco vs PC Building Materials
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Digital membership card
- Online shopping and delivery
- Warehouse savings and gas prices
- Photo ordering
- Pharmacy management
- Travel deals
- Shopping list
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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!
PC Building Materials
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With the PC Building Materials Mobile App, you can: Place Orders Anywhere: Quickly browse and order building materials straight from your jobsite. View & Pay Invoices: Keep your accounts up to date with secure mobile bill payments. Track Your Purchases: Review order history, invoices, and payment records anytime. Built for developers, contractors, and remodelers on the move, the app lets you stay connected to your projects without slowing down your day. Since 1975, PC has been helping Kentuckiana homeowners turn their houses into homes. With a one-of-a-kind, 14,000 square foot home design showroom, located in New Albany, IN., you’re sure to be inspired to create the home of your dreams. Our on-staff, professional designers are here to help you make those dreams come true, from start to finish! Need to frame a house, build an addition, or repair a sump pump? Our Lumber & Hardware store has everything you need. Best of all, we're right in your neighborhood located in Sellersburg, IN. With over 22,000 home improvement, repair, and building items, we are Kentuckiana's premier Hardware store!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PC Building Materials at none against Costco's shown. Costco's advantage is ratings volume (1.3M vs 1) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Costco against 5.0 for PC Building Materials. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Costco has 1.3M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Costco | PC Building Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.3M ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3M — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Costco Wholesale Corporation | PC Building Materials |
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
PC Building Materials
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Costco
No in-app purchases
PC Building Materials
No in-app purchases
Questions
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