# Consumer Reports vs Barley Mall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barley Mall at none against Consumer Reports's 2. Barley Mall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Consumer Reports's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Barley Mall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consumer Reports has 64K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consumer Reports | Barley Mall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barley-mall/id6749802612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Consumer Reports](https://appshunter.io/developer/294945193) | [Barley Rides](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767398048) |

## What reviewers say

### Consumer Reports

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

**Currently charting:** #11 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


### Barley Mall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barley-mall/id6749802612)

Discover a North American online shopping destination. Enjoy direct shipping from the region for a seamless retail experience.

**Highlights:** Online shopping mall, North American products, Direct shipping from North America, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Consumer Reports free?

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

### Is Barley Mall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Consumer Reports or Barley Mall?

Barley Mall is rated higher. Consumer Reports averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Barley Mall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Consumer Reports or Barley Mall have ads?

Neither Consumer Reports nor Barley Mall shows ads.

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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.*