# Consumer Reports vs Williams Sonoma

Consumer Reports and Williams Sonoma both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Williams Sonoma's written reviews are positive against 28% of Consumer Reports's. Consumer Reports's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 8.8K) and chart position (#10 vs #66). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Consumer Reports sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Williams Sonoma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Consumer Reports against 4.8 for Williams Sonoma. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consumer Reports has 64K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Consumer Reports's written reviews are positive against 52% of Williams Sonoma's.

Consumer Reports ships an update every 2 weeks, Williams Sonoma every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consumer Reports | Williams Sonoma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/williams-sonoma/id1499531240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #66 |
| Size | 98 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consumer Reports](https://appshunter.io/developer/294945193) | [Williams-Sonoma, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387049654) |

## What reviewers say

### Consumer Reports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Access unbiased product reviews, ratings, and shopping guides to make informed purchasing decisions. Features include a smart advisor for product questions, tools for savings, and exclusive member deals.

**Highlights:** Product ratings and reviews, Buying guides, Bill Negotiator tool, Smart advisor for product questions, Image Scan for product comparison, Best Time to Buy tool, Exclusive member deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CR Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| CR Yearly Subscription | $39.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful product information
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Unbiased, expert reviews
- 🤑 Potential savings on purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Limited product coverage
- 🤔 Outdated or incomplete information
- 🧭 Poor search and navigation
- 📱 Subpar iPad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost credentials
- Inconsistent or missing product data

**Requested features**

- Ability to access all website content in the app
- Improved search functionality with better filtering options
- Native iPad app with optimized layout
- Integration with subscription management and account features


### Williams Sonoma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/williams-sonoma/id1499531240)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for home goods, create wedding registries, and access thousands of recipes. Discover new arrivals, get design inspiration, and enjoy expert advice for your home.

**Highlights:** Shop latest arrivals, Create and manage wedding registry, Access thousands of recipes, Get design inspiration, Expert design help, Shop by room

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless shopping experience
- 💎 Quality products
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 🥳 Enjoyable cooking classes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 💰 Overpriced products
- 🚢 Slow and unreliable shipping
- 🤯 Frustrating checkout process with rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing items from cart
- Rewards not applying correctly during checkout
- Recipe box randomly deleting saved recipes
- Compatibility issues with older devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and performance
- Streamline checkout and rewards integration
- Enhance search and browsing functionality
- Provide better visibility into inventory and availability
- Integrate recipe box and shopping list features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Consumer Reports free?

Consumer Reports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Williams Sonoma free?

Williams Sonoma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Consumer Reports or Williams Sonoma?

Williams Sonoma is rated higher. Consumer Reports averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Williams Sonoma averages 4.8 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Consumer Reports or Williams Sonoma have ads?

Neither Consumer Reports nor Williams Sonoma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Consumer Reports or Williams Sonoma?

Consumer Reports ships an update every 2 weeks, and Williams Sonoma every 3 weeks. Most recently, Consumer Reports was updated on October 28, 2026 and Williams Sonoma on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Consumer Reports or Williams Sonoma?

Consumer Reports currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Williams Sonoma at #66. 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.*