NSN Catalog vs My Exchange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NSN Catalog
Access detailed descriptions and full-color photos of military equipment and products. This catalog supports warfighters by providing clear item information. It is exclusively for active military customers.
- Detailed item descriptions
- Full-color photos
- Supports warfighter needs
- Exclusive military access
- Easy to understand product information
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The NSN catalog makes it easy to understand what you're getting with detailed descriptions and full-color photos of all items. The catalog includes products and equipment that support the war fighter in every part of the job. This catalog is for active military customers only.
My Exchange
This official shopping app offers tax-free purchases and exclusive military benefits, including special pricing and financing. Browse thousands of products, enjoy free shipping on eligible orders, and shop globally with secure checkout.
- Tax-free shopping
- Exclusive military pricing
- MILITARY STAR card perks
- Shop anytime, anywhere
- Free shipping over $49
- Price-matching guarantee
- Global access
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Welcome to the My Exchange App – your one-stop shopping destination! Discover a world of convenience and savings right at your fingertips with this official app from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. My Exchange App brings the Exchange experience to your mobile device, making it easier to shop and save. Whether you’re a service member, retiree, Veteran or an authorized shopper, this app is tailored to meet your unique needs. Key Features: Tax-Free: Keep more money in your pocket with tax-free shopping on eligible purchases. Earned Benefit: Military-exclusive pricing privileges and financing options available only to service members, Veterans and their families — including MILITARY STAR® card perks. Shop Anytime, Anywhere: Seamless browsing of thousands of products — from electronics to home goods — with secure, easy checkout. Free Shipping & Price-Matching: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $49 and price-matching to guarantee the best deal. Global Access: Whether at home or stationed overseas, shop with confidence and convenience anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NSN Catalog at 5.0 against My Exchange's 3.2. My Exchange's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
NSN Catalog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Exchange has 199 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NSN Catalog ships an update every 5 months, My Exchange monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NSN Catalog | My Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.2 (199 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 199 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #137 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clayton Associates, Inc | Army and Air Force Exchange Service |
Customer experience
NSN Catalog
My Exchange
In-app purchases
NSN Catalog
No in-app purchases
My Exchange
No in-app purchases
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