# Waxstat vs Stores

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stores at every 4 days against Waxstat's every 3 weeks. Stores also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Waxstat's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 5) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waxstat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Stores sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Waxstat against 5.0 for Stores. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waxstat has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Waxstat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stores's.

Waxstat ships an update every 3 weeks, Stores every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waxstat | Stores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxstat/id6478833230/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stores-shared-grocery-lists/id6778969923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMDAP TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734103298) | [Defriction](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778969925) |

## What reviewers say

### Waxstat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxstat/id6478833230)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Easily compare prices and track releases for sealed hobby products. Scan UPCs or search to find real-time pricing from over 25 retailers. Stay informed with a release calendar and price change notifications.

**Highlights:** Price comparison for sealed products, Real-time pricing from 25+ retailers, UPC scanning for instant comps, Release calendar, Price change notifications, Secret wax deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobbyist | $24.99 | per month |
| Dealer | $99.99 | per month |


### Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stores-shared-grocery-lists/id6778969923)

Easily create and share grocery lists with a partner. Add items, sync changes in real-time, and check them off as you shop. A simple, private solution for collaborative grocery planning.

**Highlights:** Create shared grocery lists, Real-time syncing, Add and check off items, Share lists with a code, Unlimited lists with upgrade

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waxstat free?

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

### Is Stores free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waxstat or Stores?

Stores is rated higher. Waxstat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Stores averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Waxstat or Stores have ads?

Neither Waxstat nor Stores shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waxstat or Stores?

Waxstat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stores every 4 days. Most recently, Waxstat was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stores on October 5, 2026.

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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.*