SumUp US vs Shoe Carnival
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.
Shoe Carnival
This app provides a fun and convenient way to shop for family footwear. Earn rewards, access exclusive offers, and enjoy a seamless online and in-store shopping experience. Easily find your size, order online, or pick up purchases the same day.
- Shoe Perks Rewards program
- Virtual rewards card
- View and redeem points
- Exclusive offers
- Online ordering
- Buy online, pick up in-store
- In-store barcode scanning for online info
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Shoe Carnival is one of the nation's largest, fastest growing and most exciting family footwear retailers. We offer customers a completely unique and fun shopping experience with a broad assortment of great brands, and value priced footwear for the entire family. Download our FREE app to see what fun and exciting surprises await! Rewards at your fingertips! Sign up for our Shoe Perks Rewards program to start earning points and receive exclusive offers. Existing Shoe Perks Members can use their virtual Shoe Perks card, view current points and redeem rewards when in store or shopping online. Make room in your closet! Our new and improved shopping experience makes ordering quick and easy. You can also buy online and pick up in-store the same day! No shoes, no problem! Can’t find your size, or the color you want while shopping in-store? Simply scan the barcode on the box to pull it up on shoecarnival.com to get more info, read reviews and place an order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shoe Carnival at 4.7 against SumUp US's 4.0. Shoe Carnival also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (12K vs 2.5K). SumUp US's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 11%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Shoe Carnival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of SumUp US's written reviews are positive against 11% of Shoe Carnival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SumUp US ships an update every 2 weeks, Shoe Carnival every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumUp US | Shoe Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.5K ratings) | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FiveStars Loyalty | Shoe Carnival |
Customer experience
SumUp US
Shoe Carnival
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
Shoe Carnival
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great store with fast delivery
- 🛒 Variety of shoes available
Room to improve
- 🐌 Slow and laggy app
- 🤔 Unreliable app functionality
- 🔄 Frequent logout and loss of cart items
- 🙅♀️ Lack of user-friendly features (favorites, wish list)
- 💳 Payment issues (Klarna not working, multiple charges)
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
Shoe Carnival
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating back
- Login issues and inability to stay signed in
- Incorrect or missing product images
Requested features
3 requests- Add favorites/wish list feature
- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance user experience and navigation
In-app purchases
SumUp US
No in-app purchases
Shoe Carnival
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SumUp US free?
Is Shoe Carnival free?
Which has better reviews, SumUp US or Shoe Carnival?
Do SumUp US or Shoe Carnival have ads?
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