SumUp US vs pOpshelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SumUp US
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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SumUp (formerly known as Fivestars) puts rewards from the businesses you love right in your pocket. Discover great places nearby, keep all your points in one place, and know the moment a new reward is ready. Simply use your phone number to earn points and unlock rewards at thousands of businesses nationwide. With SumUp, you can: - Sign in with your phone number - See your points, rewards, and program details in one place - Find great local businesses on the map - Check business descriptions and hours, call ahead, or get directions - Get instant notifications when you earn points and rewards Enjoying SumUp? Take a moment to rate the app and help more people discover rewarding ways to shop local. Need help? Contact us at support-usa@sumup.com.
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 SumUp US's 4.0. pOpshelf also leads on review sentiment (44% 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 SumUp US's written reviews are positive against 44% of pOpshelf's.
SumUp US ships an update every 2 weeks, pOpshelf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumUp US | pOpshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.5K ratings) | 4.8 (18K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | 43.6% 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 | 94 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | FiveStars Loyalty | Dolgencorp, LLC |
Customer experience
SumUp US
pOpshelf
User reviews
SumUp US
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
SumUp US
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
SumUp US
No in-app purchases
pOpshelf
No in-app purchases
