Fivestars vs pOpshelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fivestars
Discover local businesses and earn rewards effortlessly. Track your points, get notified of new rewards, and manage your loyalty programs all in one place. Simply use your phone number to sign in and start earning.
- Discover nearby businesses
- Track loyalty points
- Earn rewards automatically
- Receive reward notifications
- Sign in with phone number
- View business details
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Fivestars is the best way to get rewarded at places you love. With Fivestars in your pocket, you’ll discover great businesses nearby, track your points, and get notified when you earn rewards. No credit card required. No punch cards to lose or accidentally put through the laundry. All you need is a phone number to earn points and rewards at thousands of businesses nationwide. - Sign in with your phone number - See your reward program details in one place - Discover great Fivestars businesses nearby on the map - View business descriptions, see their hours, and easily call or get directions - Get notified instantly when you’ve earned points and rewards If you like using our app to track your points, get promotions and redeem rewards, please take a moment to rate us. Please contact support@fivestars.com if you run into trouble.
pOpshelf
Discover home decor, toys, and gifts for any occasion. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and track your points. Find nearby stores, check item availability, and even order for in-store pickup.
- Explore latest arrivals
- Track loyalty points and rewards
- Upload receipts for missing points
- Find nearby stores and get directions
- Search for items before visiting
- Scan item barcodes for details
- Order for in-store pickup
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From new decor to seasonal must-haves, pOpshelf has you covered for every occasion. Plus, earn 10 points for every $1 spent with pOpshelf perks. Every 1,000 points earns a $5 reward! With the pOpshelf app you can: - Explore the latest arrivals in home, toys, gifts & more - Keep track of your pOpshelf perks points and rewards - Upload receipts for any missing pOpshelf perks points when you forget to enter your phone number in store - Find a pOpshelf store near you to get store hours & directions - Search for the items you need before heading to your favorite pOpshelf store - Scan barcodes on pOpshelf items to learn more - Save time by ordering on the app and picking up in store
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pOpshelf at 4.8 against Fivestars's 4.0. pOpshelf also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 29%) and ratings volume (18K vs 2.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pOpshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pOpshelf has 18K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Fivestars's written reviews are positive against 43% of pOpshelf's.
Fivestars ships an update every 2 weeks, pOpshelf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fivestars | pOpshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.5K ratings) | 4.8 (18K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | 18K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | FiveStars Loyalty | Dolgencorp, LLC |
Customer experience
Fivestars
pOpshelf
User reviews
Fivestars
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 💡 Convenient rewards program
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Helpful for finding local businesses
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login/sign-up issues
- 🐛 Unreliable points tracking
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Lack of functionality
pOpshelf
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 💎 Excellent rewards program
- 📦 Showcases in-store inventory
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔑 Registration and login issues
- 📱 Scanning and barcode issues
- 🕰️ Slow performance
Bugs and requests
Fivestars
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to receive verification codes
- Rewards not properly credited
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view past transactions and points history
- Improved notification system
- More customization options
- Better integration with merchant systems
pOpshelf
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to register or create account
- Login and password reset problems
- Perks section not functioning properly
- Inconsistent in-store and app integration
Requested features
4 requests- Streamline registration process
- Improve scanning and barcode functionality
- Enhance app stability and performance
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
Fivestars
No in-app purchases
pOpshelf
No in-app purchases
