# Consumer Reports vs AAA Discounts

The clearest difference is rating: Consumer Reports at 4.8 against AAA Discounts's 2.5. Consumer Reports also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (64K vs 17). AAA Discounts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Consumer Reports sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. AAA Discounts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Consumer Reports holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consumer Reports has 64K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 29% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consumer Reports | AAA Discounts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415/reviews)** | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaa-discounts/id6450484326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consumer Reports](https://appshunter.io/developer/294945193) | [loyalty innovation, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692194266) |

## What reviewers say

### Consumer Reports

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

**Currently charting:** #9 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


### AAA Discounts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaa-discounts/id6450484326)

This shopping extension alerts AAA members to exclusive deals and instant discounts from top retailers. Earn AAA Dollars redeemable for cash back on purchases ranging from electronics to travel.

**Highlights:** Deal pop-up alerts, Instant discounts, Earn AAA Dollars, Cash back redemption, Thousands of offers, Save on electronics and travel

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Consumer Reports free?

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

### Is AAA Discounts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Consumer Reports or AAA Discounts?

Consumer Reports is rated higher. Consumer Reports averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while AAA Discounts averages 2.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Consumer Reports or AAA Discounts have ads?

AAA Discounts shows ads; Consumer Reports does not.

### Which is updated more often, Consumer Reports or AAA Discounts?

Consumer Reports ships an update fortnightly, and AAA Discounts fortnightly. Most recently, Consumer Reports was updated on October 18, 2026 and AAA Discounts on October 3, 2026.

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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.*