Houze vs ThriftIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Houze
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Introducing Houze-hookup, revolutionizing the way you discover your dream home! Gone are the days of sifting through still photos. Dive into immersive video tours that bring each home to life right before your eyes. Love it? Save it to your favorites. Not your style? Simply swipe it away. And with the tap of a button, share your finds with loved ones, directly on our platform. Stay in the know! Get real-time market updates on your saved homes - from price changes to sold notices. Your privacy matters. We never sell your info. YOU decide when to connect with agents, on YOUR terms. Houze-hookup. Transforming your home search. Experience the future, today.
ThriftIt
Instantly compare prices on new and used items from major online retailers in real time. Discover trending products and great deals to shop smarter and save money. This free app helps you take control of your spending.
- Real-time price comparison
- New and used item pricing
- Discover trending products
- Find great deals
- Shop smarter
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Why spend more money online when you can just ThriftIt! The free to use app that instantly compares prices on new & used items across major retailers in real time giving you full control of how you shop and spend your money. See trending products that are hot right now, compare prices and discover great deals that you might have otherwise missed. It's never been a better time to start shopping savvy with ThriftIt. As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner with other retailers ThriftIt may receive compensation from qualifying purchases for helping find products and comparing prices. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR § 255.5.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Houze at none against ThriftIt's shown. Houze also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). ThriftIt's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Houze ships an update every 2 months, ThriftIt weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Houze | ThriftIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cory Kramer | MontoyaTech LLC |
In-app purchases
Houze
No in-app purchases
ThriftIt
No in-app purchases
