# Ernie's vs TRIO Stores

The clearest difference is rating: Ernie's at 5.0 against TRIO Stores's 3.8. TRIO Stores's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Ernie's holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRIO Stores has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ernie's | TRIO Stores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ernies/id6739505185/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trio-stores/id6747410423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ernie's](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785704482) | [TRIO Stores](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821343254) |

## What reviewers say

### Ernie's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ernies/id6739505185)

Access exclusive coupons for gas, snacks, and more at participating stores. Simply present your phone at checkout to redeem offers. Get notified of nearby deals and set reminders so you never miss a saving.

**Highlights:** Digital coupons for gas and snacks, In-store redemption via phone, Location-based offer notifications, Coupon reminders, Find nearby stores

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### TRIO Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trio-stores/id6747410423)

Save money on drinks and snacks with exclusive coupons. Simply show your phone at purchase to redeem offers. Discover nearby locations and receive notifications for new deals.

**Highlights:** Save money on drinks and snacks, Redeem coupons via phone, Find nearby TRIO stores, Get notified of new deals, Limited-time offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ernie's free?

Ernie's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TRIO Stores free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ernie's or TRIO Stores?

Ernie's is rated higher. Ernie's averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TRIO Stores averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Ernie's or TRIO Stores have ads?

Both Ernie's and TRIO Stores show ads.

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