LippertNOW vs Harbor Freight Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LippertNOW
Access comprehensive product information, including installation guides, operating instructions, and troubleshooting resources. View photos, videos, manuals, component lists, and informational sheets to effectively use and maintain products.
- Comprehensive product information
- Installation guides
- Operating instructions
- Troubleshooting resources
- Photos and videos
- Manuals and component lists
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The LippertNOW application will arm you with the information you need NOW to learn about, install, operate and troubleshoot our products. The LippertNOW app features comprehensive product information, features, benefits, photos and videos, as well as customer support material including manuals, components lists and LIP Sheets (Lippert Informational Sheets).
Harbor Freight Tools
Discover the latest coupons, instant savings, and exclusive deals for members. Browse tools, check local stock, and create wish lists. Scan barcodes in-store for more product information.
- Latest coupons and instant savings
- Inside Track Club member deals
- Browse tools and watch videos
- Check in-stock availability
- Create and sync wish lists
- Barcode/QR scanner for product info
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HARBOR FREIGHT COUPONS Find the latest coupons, instant savings, Inside Track Club member deals, and more with the Harbor Freight Tools app. SHOP Browse the latest tools, watch them in action with our Harbor Freight videos, check in-stock availability in your area, and create a wish list for your next in-store visit. You can also use the Barcode/QR scanner in-store to quickly learn more about our tools. ACCOUNT ACCESS Sign in to your Harbor Freight Tools account and sync your product wish list across different devices. INSIDE TRACK CLUB MEMBERS Stay up to date with all the latest Inside Track Club Member deals. Save your Inside Track Club deals to your wish list for your next in-store visit. ABOUT US Harbor Freight Tools is America's leading retailer of quality tools at the lowest prices. Harbor Freight carries over 7,000 products, specializing in air compressors, automotive tools, drills, generators, hand tools, saws, tool storage, welding supplies, wrenches, and more. Most Harbor Freight products are sourced directly from manufacturers and are all tested in our own quality assurance facility in the United States. Harbor Freight is known for our compellingly low prices on quality tools, all of which meet, or beat, the quality of the brand name competitors. Harbor Freight has over 1600+ stores nationwide. Our Harbor Freight Tools stores stock a full selection of hardware, tools, and accessories in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools, and more. All of Harbor Freight’s hand tools come with a lifetime warranty. Whatever you do, do it for less at Harbor Freight. FAQ Have questions or feedback? Email us at: appcs@harborfreight.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harbor Freight Tools at 93% against LippertNOW's 25%. Harbor Freight Tools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (235K vs 53). LippertNOW's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Harbor Freight Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harbor Freight Tools has 235K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of LippertNOW's written reviews are positive against 93% of Harbor Freight Tools's.
LippertNOW ships an update every 4 months, Harbor Freight Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LippertNOW | Harbor Freight Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (53 ratings) | 4.8 (235K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 235K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #69 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lippert Components, Inc. | Harbor Freight Tools |
Customer experience
LippertNOW
Harbor Freight Tools
Bugs and requests
LippertNOW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Harbor Freight Tools
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant logout issues
- Refreshes when switching apps
- Inaccurate in-store inventory
- Navigation issues when viewing items
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to link account and sync 'My List'
- Display aisle locations for items
- Improved offline functionality and caching
In-app purchases
LippertNOW
No in-app purchases
Harbor Freight Tools
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LippertNOW free?
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