ThriftIt vs American Thrift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
American Thrift
This app enhances your thrift shopping experience by allowing you to earn points for discounts and track your savings progress. It also keeps you informed about daily sales and special updates through push notifications. Join "The Club" for exclusive member benefits and additional savings.
- Create account and select location
- Earn points for savings
- Track discount progress
- Stay updated on daily sales
- Add credit card for transactions
- Push notifications for updates
- Exclusive "The Club" membership
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American Thrift: The Ultimate Thrift Experience • Create your account and select your favorite American Thrift location. • Start earning points immediately. • Points are used to earn additional savings. • Track your progress and know exactly how many points you need until your next discount. • Stay up to date on daily sales. • Add a credit card to your account for smoother transactions. • Get push notifications for special updates on sales and merchandise.ç "The Club" Membership Program • Join our exclusive membership program "The Club" • "The Club" members have access to even more savings. • Receive 25% extra rewards points! • Additional 10% off jewelry & yellow tags! • Extra Senior Day discounts for club members of ALL ages! • "The Club" membership fees: $12.99/Month – Billed monthly (3 month minimum), $119.99/Year – Get a $10 gift card when you sign up for a full year Happy Thrifting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThriftIt at 100% against American Thrift's 50%. ThriftIt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). American Thrift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
ThriftIt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ThriftIt's written reviews are positive against 50% of American Thrift's.
ThriftIt ships an update weekly, American Thrift monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThriftIt | American Thrift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.3 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MontoyaTech LLC | 3iTechworks, Inc |
Customer experience
ThriftIt
American Thrift
In-app purchases
ThriftIt
No in-app purchases
American Thrift
No in-app purchases
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