Comparison

Watsons TH vs Shoppe LK

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

Head to head
About

Watsons TH

Shop for health and beauty products with ease. Virtually try on makeup, access exclusive deals and promotions, and manage your loyalty card. Discover health and beauty trends and tools.

Highlights
  • Virtual makeup try-on
  • Virtual member card
  • In-store coupons and vouchers
  • BMI/BMR Calculator
  • Health and beauty trend discovery
Features
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WATSONS ON-THE-GO The No.1 health & beauty retailer in Asia is now available in the all new WATSONS APP! We’ve completely reimagined the in-app experience to make shopping fun and hassle-free. Discover our amazing deals and exclusive promotions, anywhere, 24/7 with the Watsons mobile app. Here’s some of the latest features you will find: TRY ON MAKEUP VIRTUALLY Now with the #ColourMe tool in our App, you can try on all sorts of makeup and color shades virtually and hassle-free! Shop for your favourite colors and styles, and try on entire “hot looks” handcrafted by our beauty experts. VIRTUAL MEMBER CARD You don’t need to carry around your Watsons Card anymore. Just pop open your virtual card when you’re shopping in our stores to collect points and unlock member-only discounts! IN-STORE COUPONS AND VOUCHERS There might be exclusive in-store coupons waiting for you – check the app to make sure you don’t miss out on exclusive offers. DISCOVER MORE The Watsons App is the perfect place to get inspired! For the health enthusiasts, our BMI/BMR Calculator can help you achieve your wellness goals. Learn about the latest health and beauty trends from our Watsons experts and bloggers. So what are you waiting for? Download our App now to enjoy the new Watsons online shopping experience!

About

Shoppe LK

Discover a wide selection of beauty products, including skincare, makeup, and fragrances, from popular brands at competitive prices. This app is designed for shoppers looking for beauty bargains and new arrivals.

Highlights
  • Wide range of beauty products
  • Skincare, makeup, and fragrances
  • Popular brands included
  • Lowest possible prices
  • New product arrivals
Features
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Dedicated to its savvy shoppers The Beauty store bring you a range of beauty bargains including: BIOAQUA, LANBENA, HOREC, alongside hundreds of new products. Find gorgeous fragrances, skincare, makeup and hair care products all at the lowest possible prices.

Screenshots

Watsons TH4 screens
Shoppe LK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Watsons TH at 4.7 against Shoppe LK's 2.6. Watsons TH also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 10%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 100). Shoppe LK's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watsons TH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watsons TH has 1.1K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Watsons TH's written reviews are positive against 10% of Shoppe LK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watsons TH ships an update every 3 weeks, Shoppe LK weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Watsons TH versus Shoppe LK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatsons THShoppe LK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better2.6 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better100
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAS Watson & Company, LimitedChinthaka Ruwan

Customer experience

Watsons TH

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative40.6%

Shoppe LK

All ratings92 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative58.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Watsons TH

No in-app purchases

None

Shoppe LK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watsons TH free?
Watsons TH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shoppe LK free?
Shoppe LK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watsons TH or Shoppe LK?
Watsons TH is rated higher. Watsons TH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Shoppe LK averages 2.6 from 100 ratings.
Do Watsons TH or Shoppe LK have ads?
Watsons TH shows ads; Shoppe LK does not.
Which is updated more often, Watsons TH or Shoppe LK?
Watsons TH ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shoppe LK weekly. Most recently, Watsons TH was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shoppe LK on November 3, 2026.

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