Comparison

MyReturnBuddy vs Return Radar

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

Head to head
About

MyReturnBuddy

Features
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Return Buddy helps you never miss a return window again. Track return deadlines Add purchases by scanning a receipt, importing from Mail, or entering details manually. Return Buddy uses store rules so you see the correct “return by” date for hundreds of US retailers. Reminders that work Get notifications 14, 7, 2, or 1 day before the return deadline so you can send items back in time. See what you’ve saved Mark items as returned and see your total saved. Track return periods and optional extended coverage (e.g. credit card) in one place. Simple and private Receipts and data stay on your device. No account required to start tracking. Features: • Scan receipts or add purchases manually • Return deadlines from 200+ US retailers • Reminders: 14, 7, 2, and 1 day before deadline • Return period and optional extended warranty tracking • “Total saved” and return history • Export your data (CSV or PDF) • Search and filter by item or merchant Use Return Buddy to stay on top of returns and keep more of your money.

About

Return Radar

Automatically track purchase return deadlines by scanning your email for order confirmations. Get smart deadline tracking with AI-powered policy lookup and timely alerts to ensure you never miss a return window or lose money.

Highlights
  • Automatic email scanning for order confirmations
  • Smart deadline tracking with AI policy lookup
  • Deadline alerts and push notifications
  • Subscription tracking
  • Calendar view of deadlines
  • Return status tracking
  • Stats dashboard for savings and returns
Features
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Return Radar automatically tracks your purchase return deadlines so you never lose money on a missed return window. HOW IT WORKS Connect your Gmail or Outlook account and Return Radar scans your inbox for order confirmation emails. It extracts the merchant, purchase amount, and return deadline automatically — no manual entry needed. Every purchase is organized in one place with clear countdown timers so you always know how much time you have left. FEATURES • Automatic Email Scanning — Connect Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, or any IMAP email account. Return Radar finds your order confirmations and pulls out the details instantly. • Smart Deadline Tracking — AI-powered merchant policy lookup finds the exact return window for every store, even when it's not in your confirmation email. • Deadline Alerts — Get push notifications before your return windows close. Never scramble at the last minute again. • Subscription Tracker — See all your recurring subscriptions in one place with renewal dates and monthly cost breakdowns. • Calendar View — A visual timeline of all your upcoming return deadlines at a glance. • Multi-Currency Support — Shop internationally? Return Radar handles any currency. • Return Status Tracking — Mark items as return initiated or fully returned and track refunds with carrier info. • Stats Dashboard — See how much you've saved, how many returns you've completed, and your shopping history. • Dark Mode — Full dark mode support. PRIVACY Your email credentials are encrypted and stored securely. Return Radar only reads order confirmation emails — it never stores the contents of your inbox. Return Radar is the easiest way to protect your purchases and get your money back when something isn't right.

Screenshots

MyReturnBuddy3 screens
Return Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Return Radar at 15.1 against MyReturnBuddy's 17.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MyReturnBuddy versus Return Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyReturnBuddyReturn Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPravin BarapatreJONAH KAZAM

In-app purchases

None

MyReturnBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

Return Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyReturnBuddy free?
MyReturnBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Return Radar free?
Return Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyReturnBuddy or Return Radar have ads?
Neither MyReturnBuddy nor Return Radar shows ads.

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