# Receipts vs Bluubird

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bluubird at 100% against Receipts's 75%. Bluubird also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Receipts's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bluubird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Receipts has 304 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Receipts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bluubird's.

Receipts ships an update every 2 months, Bluubird every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Receipts | Bluubird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipts-irl-rewards/id6496601731/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluubird/id6746069187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Receipts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741040077) | [Bluubird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815015791) |

## What reviewers say

### Receipts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/receipts-irl-rewards/id6496601731)

Earn rewards and perks from fitness and wellness brands by working out. Connect your fitness tracker to log activities like running, swimming, or lifting, and convert exercise minutes into points. Redeem points for exclusive offers, apparel, gift cards, and more.

**Highlights:** Earn rewards for workouts, Connect fitness trackers, Redeem points for perks, Claim brand drops, Activate tracks and challenges, Earn bonus points, Track progress and share receipts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Excellent motivation and accountability features
- 🏆 Rewarding system encourages consistent workouts
- 👥 Social features and team challenges enhance engagement
- 📱 Clean, intuitive user interface design
- ⌚ Seamless integration with fitness wearables

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Privacy concerns and data collection practices
- 🚫 Referral-heavy reward system feels like pyramid scheme
- 💰 Best rewards locked behind referral requirements
- 📍 Limited rewards availability outside NYC
- ⏰ Weekly point cap (150) limits earning potential

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch sync failures
- Suunto device incompatibility
- Login functionality broken
- Inconsistent workout recognition between days
- Rewards not received after redemption

**Requested features**

- Better intensity minute measurement and consistency
- Unlock premium rewards without referrals
- Expand reward availability to more regions
- Increase or remove weekly point cap
- Improve app navigation and feature discoverability


### Bluubird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluubird/id6746069187)

Discover gear that performs in real-world conditions. Connect with other athletes to share and read reviews based on actual use, activity, and environment. Track your gear's performance and make informed decisions for better sporting experiences.

**Highlights:** Activity-linked gear reviews, Social feed for athlete experiences, Gear usage and performance tracking, Garmin activity integration, Real-world gear feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Receipts free?

Receipts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluubird free?

Bluubird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Receipts or Bluubird?

Bluubird is rated higher. Receipts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Bluubird averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Receipts or Bluubird have ads?

Neither Receipts nor Bluubird shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Receipts or Bluubird?

Receipts ships an update every 2 months, and Bluubird every 11 days. Most recently, Receipts was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bluubird on November 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.*