Comparison

HipVan vs Takashimaya SG

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

Head to head
About

HipVan

Discover and shop over 10,000 furniture and home decor items. Explore curated collections, get inspired by real home designs, and furnish your space with confidence through reviews and easy returns.

Highlights
  • Shop 10,000+ furniture and decor items
  • Discover curated and trending looks
  • Shop decor from real home inspiration
  • Read customer reviews before buying
  • Enjoy 100-day returns
  • Free delivery and assembly over $300
  • Save favorite items to a wishlist
Features
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Furnish your home, all in one app. Shop 10,000+ furniture, home décor and essentials for every room. Discover curated pieces, explore real Singapore homes and shop the looks that inspire you — all in one seamless experience. Why shop on the HipVan App? • Trending looks, curated for you & your space Discover trending furniture and décor, from everyday essentials to statement pieces for every room. • Shop the look from real homes Browse real homeowner spaces, save ideas you love and shop featured pieces directly. • Furnish with confidence Read real reviews before you buy, and enjoy 100-day returns if you change your mind. Plus, enjoy free delivery and assembly on orders above $300. • Save your favourites for later Wishlist the pieces you love as you bring your space together, and return when you’re ready. • 10% off your first in-app order Use code HVAPP10 when you shop in-app. No minimum spend. Make your space feel like home with HipVan. Download the app now.

About

Takashimaya SG

Features
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Takashimaya Singapore first opened its doors on Orchard Road in 1993, and remains the largest department store in Singapore to this day. We offer the most prestigious brands in Singapore, including some of the most authentic Japanese F&B brands. At Takashimaya, your satisfaction matters to us, which is why we put our customers first in everything we do.

Screenshots

HipVan4 screens
Takashimaya SG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HipVan at weekly against Takashimaya SG's every 2 months. Takashimaya SG's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HipVan ships an update weekly, Takashimaya SG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HipVan versus Takashimaya SG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipVanTakashimaya SG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHipVanTAKASHIMAYA SINGAPORE LTD

In-app purchases

None

HipVan

No in-app purchases

None

Takashimaya SG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HipVan free?
HipVan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Takashimaya SG free?
Takashimaya SG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HipVan or Takashimaya SG have ads?
Neither HipVan nor Takashimaya SG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HipVan or Takashimaya SG?
HipVan ships an update weekly, and Takashimaya SG every 2 months. Most recently, HipVan was updated on November 6, 2026 and Takashimaya SG on November 7, 2026.

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