Comparison

Holen vs ReturnBuddies

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Holen

This service simplifies online shopping returns by picking up packages from your doorstep. Simply print your label, schedule a pickup, and a driver will collect your return and drop it off at the correct carrier, saving you time and hassle.

Highlights
  • Doorstep pickup for returns
  • Drop-off at major carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS)
  • Handles returns from any online retailer
  • Supports subscription box returns
  • XL item pickup available
  • Real-time return tracking
Features
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Holen® picks up your online shopping returns so you never have to wait in line again. Print your label. Leave it at your door. We come to your doorstep, pick it up, and drop it off at UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, Kohl's, or wherever it needs to go. Holen® is a return pickup service for online shopping returns. We come to your doorstep, pick up your return packages, and drop them off at the correct carrier location for you. No more driving to UPS, FedEx, USPS, Whole Foods, Kohl's, or the post office. No more waiting in line. We handle all of that so you don't have to. How It Works: 1. Print your return label and attach it to your package. 2. Schedule a pickup in 30 seconds. 3. Our driver picks up your return from your doorstep. 4. We drop it off at UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, Kohl's, Happy Returns, or wherever it needs to go. 5. Track your return in real time from pickup to drop-off. What We Pick Up: - Online shopping returns (Amazon, Zara, Nike, Shein, and any retailer) - Subscription returns (Nuuly, Rent the Runway, Revolve, and more) - Holen XL — oversize returns like furniture, TVs, and fitness equipment Plans: - One-Time Pickup: $14.99 - Monthly: $9.99/mo — unlimited standard return pickups - Annual: $79/yr — save $40 - Holen XL: $24.99 per pickup Returns, Reinvented. Privacy Policy: https://holen.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://holen.app

About

ReturnBuddies

Effortlessly manage package returns from your home. Schedule convenient doorstep pickups for unwanted items, track their progress, and avoid the hassle of post office lines. This service simplifies the entire return process for online shoppers.

Highlights
  • Schedule return pickups
  • Doorstep collection service
  • Track return status
  • Fast and secure service
  • Simplified return process
Features
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ReturnBuddies: Say goodbye to stressful returns! Our app makes returning packages simple, fast, and convenient. With just a few taps, you can schedule a pickup and have your unwanted items collected right from your doorstep—no more waiting in lines or printing labels. Perfect for online shoppers, our service saves you time and effort while keeping returns stress-free. Key features: • Easy scheduling for return pickups • Doorstep pickup—no need to travel • Track your return every step of the way • Fast, reliable, and secure service Make returns as simple as shopping. Download now and enjoy hassle-free returns pickup with ReturnBuddies.

Screenshots

Holen4 screens
ReturnBuddies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReturnBuddies at none against Holen's 2. ReturnBuddies also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Holen's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Holen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ReturnBuddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Holen against 4.0 for ReturnBuddies. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Holen's written reviews are positive against 67% of ReturnBuddies's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Holen ships an update every 5 days, ReturnBuddies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Holen versus ReturnBuddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHolenReturnBuddies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolen Hub LLCReturnBuddies LLC

Customer experience

Holen

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReturnBuddies

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Holen

Subscriptions2
  • Holen Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Holen Yearly Subscription$109.991 Year
None

ReturnBuddies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holen free?
Holen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReturnBuddies free?
ReturnBuddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Holen or ReturnBuddies?
Holen and ReturnBuddies are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Holen or ReturnBuddies have ads?
Neither Holen nor ReturnBuddies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Holen or ReturnBuddies?
Holen ships an update every 5 days, and ReturnBuddies every 3 weeks. Most recently, Holen was updated on November 4, 2026 and ReturnBuddies on October 30, 2026.

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